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

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

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

Meirav

฿7,617

฿8,379 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

฿15,288

฿18,499 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

฿11,429

฿12,572 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

฿4,331

฿4,764 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

5. Somerset Palace Seoul

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

Joe

฿7,018

฿7,719 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

6. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

alfred

฿6,277

฿6,905 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 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.

7. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

฿6,664

฿7,331 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

8. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andrew

฿5,714

฿6,286 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

9. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Wilfredo

฿29,825

฿32,807 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass wall with artwork, and a view of the street outside.

10. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

Erfan

฿5,479

฿6,027 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

11. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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.

12. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

฿5,514

฿6,065 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

฿61,518

฿67,670 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

฿8,822

฿9,704 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. Le Mong Hotel

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

Christopher

฿4,329

฿4,762 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A dessert display case with various cakes and pastries.

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

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

16. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

฿6,161

฿6,777 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

Jenine

฿7,532

฿8,286 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wall-mounted planter with various plants, including a cactus and a white rabbit sculpture.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern interior with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, and a variety of plants.

A modern living room with a pink sofa, a white fluffy throw, a round table, a lamp, and a potted plant.

18. 4rest Stay Jongno

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

฿10,466

฿11,512 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

19. New Seoul Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jany

฿4,243

฿4,668 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

20. Hanok Hotel DAAM

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

Betty

฿4,028

฿4,431 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"The property itself is lovely. But the staff is exceptional. Professional, highly responsive, accommodating and made everything feel easier (we had a 2 year toddler)."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"The Prima hotel Jongno was clean and fairly quiet. The location was excellent for exploring Seoul. It was very convenient to have coin laundry on site as well."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely well located hotel with some very good shopping/dining opportunities nearby. The cleaning staff are friendly & cleaned the room later in the day even if I had my do not disturb light on in the morning. The only slight negative is not being able to go straight to your the floor via the lifts. There are 2 subway stations a close walk by."

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and breakfest was the best in the world. We will book again when visiting seoul."

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Good not great - I booked one of the character themed rooms on the 14th. These are more expensive. The themed decor is excellent. However the room is not really fit for two adults - only one wide table and only one charger near the bed. The chargers on the desk didn’t work and the far charger near the tv was low voltage and so took a she to do anything. The air con is centrally maintained and during our stay was too cold. Also the vents don’t appear to have been cleaned. When opting to open the window this is behind the desk and if open the curtains aren’t thick enough to keep any light out with the window closed (the window has a blind on it). The entire room (likely as the window is never open and the air on never cleaned) is very musky and humid. A dehumidifier is provided but with the lack of functional plugs it wasn’t possible to use this. The bathroom was fine but the shower head desperately needed cleaning. The real selling points of this hotel were the location and the excellent buffet breakfast"

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

"Very good location, very clean and courteous staff ."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"I never write reviews, but this hotel is probably one of the best hotels I’ve stayed world wide! In a busy city of Myeongdong, it provided such a calm, tranquil atmosphere. Everyone was very helpful and sweet. I don’t think I could ever stay anywhere else. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable!"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was great."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and nice accommodations. Made the travel easy!"

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. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

5. Somerset Palace Seoul

6. Koreana Hotel

7. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

8. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

9. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

11. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

12. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

13. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

14. Orakai Insadong Suites

15. Le Mong Hotel

16. Hotel President

17. Moxy Seoul Insadong

18. 4rest Stay Jongno

19. New Seoul Hotel

20. Hanok Hotel DAAM

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

LOTTE CITY HOTEL 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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