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 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.

1. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Sung Min

฿4,062

฿4,468 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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.

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

฿12,486

฿15,108 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

฿4,407

฿4,847 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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

Donald

฿4,223

฿4,645 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a plant.

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

Guoping

฿5,141

฿5,655 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

6. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Cameron

฿4,318

฿4,750 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 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

฿3,739

฿4,113 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

8. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

gousheng

฿3,568

฿3,925 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 modern room with a sofa, a desk, two bar stools, a cart, and a wall with a motivational quote.

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

9. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Rui

฿5,349

฿5,884 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

10. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Lincoln

฿12,241

฿14,812 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 cafe with a long counter displaying pastries and coffee machines, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables.

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

11. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

฿3,525

฿3,878 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 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.

12. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Marie

฿23,992

฿26,392 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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-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.

13. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

฿15,624

฿17,186 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

14. Le Mong Hotel

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

Marcel

฿4,749

฿5,224 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

15. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Conall

฿10,038

฿11,041 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

Corynn

฿4,317

฿4,749 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

฿4,896

฿5,386 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

18. New Seoul Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Steven

฿2,884

฿3,172 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 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

฿3,927

฿4,320 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

20. HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

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

Ricardo

฿3,004

฿3,305 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

8/10 Good

"Pretty good every things"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The concierge, Mr. Woo was exceptionally helpful for us"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"We were genuinely very impressed with Hotel Botanik Myeongdong. When our taxi first dropped us off, we were actually a little unsure about the entrance, as the ground-floor lift lobby is quite small. But once you reach the reception level, you start seeing how good this hotel really is. Check-in was smooth and easy. We stayed for six days in a two-bedroom room. The rooms aren’t huge, but everything is very cleverly planned and laid out. We had a living area, plenty of storage, washing machine, dryer and electric cooktop. There were no cooking utensils initially, but when I asked, the staff arranged cookware and cutlery very quickly. The main bedroom had a queen bed, TV and walk-in wardrobe, and the second bedroom worked perfectly for our daughter. Everything was extremely clean and well maintained. Every evening when we returned after a long day out, the room had been cleaned and tidied beautifully. Breakfast was very good, and the staff were attentive and helpful with all our queries, including arranging our airport taxi. They also have a reasonably priced luggage-storage facility. The location is excellent. Myeongdong is lively, convenient and close to many tourist attractions, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Overall, we were totally impressed. Next time we visit Korea, I think we already know where we want to stay!"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"The hotel has an excellent location. Breakfast choices are ample"

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"It was excellent experience, really recommend to everyone."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the fact that they had a laundry room. Free lockers for luggage storage and a free tour that was fantastic. Great location too"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, I just don’t understand how this is a 3 star hotel and not. 4/ 4.5 star hotel. Great location, clean & very helpful staff ."

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Insadong! Rooms were very nice and had good space, great value for the money. Overall our favorite hotel we stayed at when visiting Seoul and Busan."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Great restaurants, fitness, spa, pool, even a golf sim facility. This has it all"

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

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)

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

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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, Alive Museum Insadong 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 - 더그랜드롯데 서울

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

Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel 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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