The Best Hotels Closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a check-in counter, seating area, and decorative vases.

A modern interior with a dining area, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern lounge with large windows, yellow sofas, and round tables.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Qin

฿4,908

฿5,399 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A luxurious lobby with marble flooring, a grand chandelier, and a central bar area.

A formal event space with a long table, chandeliers, and floral decorations.

A poolside area with modern lounge chairs and a view of illuminated city buildings at night.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of a waterfall.

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Claire hayoung

฿10,182

฿12,321 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a fireplace.

A modern fireplace with a stone facade and a visible fire.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a wooden bench.

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

SUJIN

฿4,973

฿5,470 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a business lounge sign.

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, a coffee bar, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

4. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Renske

฿4,262

฿4,689 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, two round coffee tables, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A hotel entrance with a modern facade, large glass doors, and a prominent name sign.

A modern elevator with a digital display, a wall-mounted sign, and a floor number indicator.

5. Somerset Palace Seoul

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Marios

฿5,434

฿5,977 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, including round wicker sofas and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and city views.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A restaurant with long wooden tables and black chairs, large windows, and hanging light bulbs.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a digital screen, and a seating area with red chairs.

6. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Aleksandra

฿4,048

฿4,453 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "KOREANA HOTEL".

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a display case with items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A modern building with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring large awnings and outdoor seating.

7. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Hyun joo

฿3,264

฿3,591 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An indoor cafe with wicker furniture, large windows, and potted plants.

A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, stone lion statues, and a stone pagoda.

A sculpture in a lobby with glass doors and a visible exit sign.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of buildings and trees, and a wooden panel on one wall.

8. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

amy

฿4,530

฿4,983 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a city view.

A modern kitchen with a cityscape mural, a central island with food items, and a chef preparing food.

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a prominent sign.

9. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Lenelle

฿4,724

฿5,197 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A modern lobby with a unique architectural design featuring circular cutouts and a polished tile floor.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round wooden coffee table, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and large windows offering city views.

10. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Sean

฿10,656

฿12,894 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

The exterior of the Amid Hotel in Seoul, featuring a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, grey headboards, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a round table with a plant, and a sofa.

A modern cafe with a long counter displaying pastries and coffee machines, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables.

11. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Alisha H

฿4,476

฿4,923 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

The exterior of the Four Seasons Hotel with traditional Korean architecture and modern building above.

A modern high-rise building with illuminated windows and a prominent Samsung Galaxy sign.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden partitions, and modern lighting fixtures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern design.

12. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Minjeong

฿21,951

฿24,147 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture, a stone pathway, and a well-maintained garden with a pine tree.

A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture and a snow-covered courtyard.

A traditional courtyard with wooden structures, a central garden, and a view of the city skyline in the background.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, tatami mats, sliding doors, and a small table with a vase.

13. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

฿15,112

฿16,623 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a decorative archway with a mirror.

A restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and traditional decor.

A cozy interior with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel entrance with a double door, potted plants, framed certificates on the wall, and decorative lights.

14. Le Mong Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Tahereh

฿4,591

฿5,050 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a minimalist design.

A modern living room with a sofa, red chairs, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

15. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

QINGBO

฿7,749

฿8,524 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel with a prominent 'PRESIDENT' sign, modern architecture, and a busy street with light trails.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A dessert display case with various cakes and pastries.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a brick wall.

16. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Corynn

฿5,062

฿5,568 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mosy" and a colorful mural on the facade.

An outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, green chairs, and tables, surrounded by plants and a city view at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with decorative pillows, a black coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple seating options, and a city view through large windows.

17. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

José Armando

฿5,683

฿6,252 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a central atrium, a restaurant, and a reception area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a desk with chairs, a bed, and a staircase.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central entrance area.

A modern lobby with a curved ceiling, seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

18. New Seoul Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Steven

฿3,201

฿3,521 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden structure with a traditional design, possibly a gazebo or pavilion, with a view of a garden and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams and tatami flooring, a tatami mat room with a low table and chairs, and a view of a garden with bamboo and a stone wall.

A spacious interior with wooden ceiling beams, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A wooden pergola structure with a view of a garden and trees.

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Geummulgyul

฿3,797

฿4,176 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with blinds, and a small hourglass on the floor.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden door, a stone wall, and a lantern.

A room with a view of bamboo outside a window, a seating area, and a small table with a vase.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with blinds, and a digital display.

20. HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Noah

฿2,344

฿2,579 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

10/10 Excellent

"The air conditioning is not working the room was very hot"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The facility itself is good, but the location isnt. Travelers take note."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel, close to train and bus stations but a little out of the way if you want nightlight and restaurants"

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Lovey peaceful area, but still convenient for everything. The room was well appointed and clean. The staff were excellent. Special mention for the reception staff who called a taxi for us quickly and gave the driver clear instructions on our behalf when we were late for our flight - Thank You!"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"Good location"

Somerset Palace Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

Orakai Insadong Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, in the middle of lots of shopping and food options. Subway stations are pretty close and within walking distance including some of the main touristy areas. Staff was very helpful and nice, amenities and rooms are looking a tad outdated but they are big and spacious. If back in Seoul I may stay here again, you can't have a better location."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Very nice and friendly staff. They all lead with speaking English. A lot of non Koreans there. Reasonably priced buffet breakfast for a good spread. Gym is tiny - one chest press, dumbbells, two treadmills, water bubbler. Rooms relatively small but nicely furnished. Best water pressure in shower. Would recommend but on the pricier side"

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.

National Folk Museum

You can browse the exhibits at National Folk Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and tiled eaves, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

National Palace Museum of Korea

You can study the exhibits at National Palace Museum of Korea, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Africa Museum of Art

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Africa Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Hanbok Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hanbok Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Children's Folk Museum

You can take time to visit Children's Folk Museum during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Kumho Museum of Art

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Kumho Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Gallery Hyundai

You can browse the exhibits at Gallery Hyundai, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Gyeongbokgung Palace is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 224 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Other good options within a short distance include NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul).

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Expedia has 224 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gyeongbokgung Palace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Gyeongbokgung Palace.

What can I see and do near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Study the collections at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Seoul Museum of Art or Seoul National University Hospital. Sights like Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun and Blue House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Chongdong Theater and Myeongdong Theater.

How can I get to Gyeongbokgung Palace?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Gyeongbokgung Palace hotels

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

5. Somerset Palace Seoul

6. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

7. Koreana Hotel

8. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

9. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

10. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

11. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

12. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

13. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

14. Le Mong Hotel

15. Orakai Insadong Suites

16. Hotel President

17. Moxy Seoul Insadong

18. New Seoul Hotel

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

20. HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Somerset Palace Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

National Folk Museum

National Palace Museum of Korea

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

Africa Museum of Art

Hanbok Museum

Children's Folk Museum

Kumho Museum of Art

Gallery Hyundai

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