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

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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.

1. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

฿15,378

฿18,607 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items and bowls, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a modern kitchen in the background.

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

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

2. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

฿6,975

฿7,672 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Sung Min

฿6,314

฿6,945 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

Donald

฿7,791

฿8,570 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

5. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Toichi

฿5,643

฿6,207 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

6. Somerset Palace Seoul

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

Guoping

฿7,668

฿8,434 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

7. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Cameron

฿6,343

฿6,977 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Marie

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

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

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.

9. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Lincoln

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

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.

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.

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

฿5,404

฿5,945 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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.

11. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

Erfan

฿5,422

฿5,965 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding doors.

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

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

12. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

฿29,141

฿32,055 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Cressida

฿8,904

฿9,795 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with vertical blinds.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a central lounge area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A bar area with various bottles and glassware, a bowl of snacks, and a selection of books on the counter.

14. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jarah

฿6,994

฿7,693 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass partition, a table, and chairs.

A cozy dining area with a chandelier, wooden furniture, and wall-mounted artwork.

15. Le Mong Hotel

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

Christopher

฿4,806

฿5,287 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

16. New Seoul Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Steven

฿4,598

฿5,058 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A Christmas tree with red ornaments and lights in a lobby area.

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

A room with a desk, two chairs, a sofa, and a cart.

17. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Rui

฿9,164

฿10,080 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a brick wall.

A dessert display case with various cakes and pastries.

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

18. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Sanjip

฿6,609

฿7,270 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

Isabella

฿3,975

฿4,373 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a shelf with cups and mugs.

A modern hotel room with a wooden table and chairs, a large window with a city view, and a wall-mounted artwork depicting a coffee scene.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape at night.

A modern building with a rooftop garden and the name "DRIP & DROP" visible.

20. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

HIROKI

฿4,654

฿5,120 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and resourceful front desk team. Clean and very well run property. Kudos to the team."

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very nice, room was reasonably clean and quiet."

Somerset Palace Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"All staffs are so kind and knowledgeable. Property so clean, breakfast so tasty It was so comfortable while we staying Somerset Palace hotel in Seoul"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Very welcoming check in, efficient service. Room is small but very clean and comfortable. Good mattress. Breakfast is good with hot and cold selection. Staff are very friendly. Hotel is well kept and very clean. Laundry room very useful… coin operated. Excellent location, easy walking access to lots of attractions ( temples, stream, Insadong street, food) as well as two subway lines. Highly recommend"

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect , the location and the hotel staff were amazing"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect and they do have extra accommodation for tourists"

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good

"룸에침대와이불벼개 등은 더할나위 없이 편안하고 포근해서 좋아요 또한 교통의편리함은최고예요"

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! I forgot my jacket, came back and got it (maybe a sign that I should come back). Great staff! Good hotel! Feels like a home! This is my second stay here!"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location. Minutes walk to 3 separate train lines, Airport bus, and public bus. Big spacious room. Amenities are good. Washing machine + Samsung air dresser. Toilet has japanese bidet."

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

A multi-tiered pagoda with a large central archway and a staircase leading up to it.

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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich 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 227 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 - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

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

Expedia has 227 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, Alive Museum Insadong or Seoul Museum of Art. 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, Myeongdong Theater and Chongdong 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. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

2. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

3. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

4. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

5. Koreana Hotel

6. Somerset Palace Seoul

7. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

8. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

9. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

11. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

12. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

14. UH Continental SeoulCenter

15. Le Mong Hotel

16. New Seoul Hotel

17. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

18. Hotel President

19. Hanok Hotel DAAM

20. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Somerset Palace Seoul

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Koreana Hotel

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON 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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