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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

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

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Qin

฿5,984

฿6,582 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

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

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

฿10,345

฿12,517 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

฿5,052

฿5,557 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 modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a green sofa.

4. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Lisa

฿3,897

฿4,287 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

฿5,533

฿6,086 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a parking area in front.

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

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

Cameron

฿4,112

฿4,524 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a variety of exercise equipment.

7. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Toichi

฿4,155

฿4,571 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

฿4,164

฿4,580 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Ibis' sign at the top.

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

฿4,799

฿5,279 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A long dining table with candle-lit centerpieces, surrounded by chairs, in a modern hotel dining area.

10. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Sean

฿10,826

฿13,099 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

฿4,547

฿5,001 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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.

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, two chairs, a small table with toiletries, and a potted plant.

12. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Minjeong

฿22,301

฿24,531 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 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-style interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding doors.

13. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

฿15,353

฿16,888 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 hotel entrance with a double door, potted plants, framed certificates on the wall, and decorative lights.

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

14. Le Mong Hotel

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

Tahereh

฿4,675

฿5,142 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large island with a sink.

15. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

QINGBO

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

A dessert display case with various cakes and pastries.

16. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Corynn

฿5,142

฿5,657 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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 buffet area with a variety of food items and a 'PLAY @ MOXY' sign on the wall.

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

17. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

José Armando

฿5,293

฿5,822 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

A modern lobby with a seating area, large windows, and potted plants.

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

฿2,806

฿3,087 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 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 wooden pergola structure with a view of a garden and trees.

A hallway with wooden flooring and walls, leading to a door with a sign that says "Take off your shoes and experience hanok."

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

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

Geummulgyul

฿3,866

฿4,253 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

A person sitting on a wooden bench outside a building with traditional wooden doors and a stone wall.

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

20. HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

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

Noah

฿2,100

฿2,310 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"No"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel well located family rooms spacious. At the time of the visit it was good value for money."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in a brilliant location to explore Seoul and in particular the night market. The hotel itself is good, clean, and good amenities however the rooms are small particularly if there teenagers are sharing as my children were and limited storage. Breakfast was good and staff helpful."

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

8/10 Good

"The hotel is ok because it was recently renovated. Room size is small. There is only 2 washers and dryers for guests to use. You need to pay for them. Bathroom has a smell from either fan or sewer. The hotel’s location is good and it is close to line 3 subway."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"Decent location - about a 10 minute walk from the Palace and a temple across the street to visit, food and beverage locations nearby, Insadong was nice. But can't give a 5 star review due to the following complaints: -View was terrible, literally looking at the side of building. Even a street view would have been nice. Asked to change and they said they couldn't move us as I guess they were busy, not really there for the view so not a huge deal. -Shower has a glass wall facing the beds, it is see through enough that it isn't really comfortable for all to use. Also to climb in to the shower you have to step over a 2 ft high side to the bathtub and back out - terrible design all in all and anyone with even minor accessibility issues would find it hard to use. -Bathroom also has a sliding door so instead of having the toilet paper in a usable location, you have to reach way behind you - it's a minor thing but just not something you'd expect for what you pay. -Cleaning staff were kind and helpful and did a great job each day Would probably stay in Myeondong if we go back to Seoul as the night markets and street markets are there and it is much more happening."

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was good hotel, we really enjoyed restaurant"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

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"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"First of all the location is perfect! Close to all the main attractions, metro and bus stations! The staff was kind and helpful, the room was impeccably cleaned every day, the view was amazing!! Breakfast was good but almost the same every day, some changes would be nice. One negative element though.. We were a couple and out 11 year old daughter and there was only one bed and it was not even king. It was barely comfortable but we managed..."

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

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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)

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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

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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 225 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 225 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

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Koreana Hotel

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Hotel Gracery Seoul

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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