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

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

1. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

฿12,575

฿15,215 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

2. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Sung Min

฿5,628

฿6,191 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 a sofa, armchairs, and a wooden bench.

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

฿5,030

฿5,533 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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

฿5,178

฿5,696 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

5. Somerset Palace Seoul

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

Guoping

฿5,178

฿5,696 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 modern building with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring large awnings and outdoor seating.

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

6. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Toichi

฿3,766

฿4,142 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 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 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.

7. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.9 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Marie

฿26,875

฿29,563 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 large indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and large windows offering city views.

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.

8. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Lincoln

฿12,328

฿14,917 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

9. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

฿4,216

฿4,638 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Cameron

฿4,349

฿4,783 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

11. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

฿15,735

฿17,309 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

Paul

฿3,593

฿3,953 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 Christmas tree with red ornaments and lights in a lobby area.

A laundry room with four front-loading washers and dryers, two blue chairs, and a small table.

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

13. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Rui

฿5,178

฿5,696 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

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

14. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

sang

฿8,876

฿9,764 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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

฿4,791

฿5,270 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

16. New Seoul Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Steven

฿3,665

฿4,031 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 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.

17. Hotel President

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Corynn

฿4,348

฿4,783 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 spacious interior with wooden ceiling beams, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

18. Hanok Hotel DAAM

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

Isabella

฿3,962

฿4,359 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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 bar area with a concrete accent wall, a bicycle mounted on the wall, and a wooden counter with stools.

19. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

HIROKI

฿3,945

฿4,339 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table, and a seating area with cushions.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a central table, and two bedside lamps.

A hotel room with a dining table, a sofa, a bed, and a TV.

A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a wooden coffee table, and a floor lamp.

20. UH Suite The Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Adam

฿5,423

฿5,965 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Four seasons was one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in anywhere. First class service, stunning room and one of the breakfasts you can get. Nothing was too much trouble. Would always stay there if in Seoul."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"Proximity to street market"

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is an older styled property with large rooms. The buffet breakfast was average for the price. I tended to go to the Korean convenience stare and coffee shop for snacks etc. the hotel is easy walking distance to a number of important attractions."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"The room was small, but quiet and the shower was very good - nice water pressure. The beds were comfortable. Cleaning staff were friendly. Check in and check out was efficient."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the whole place. Rooms were clean. Staff friendly. Would stay here again !!!"

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean with everything that was needed."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"The best location! This 5-star hotel is located right across the street from Myeong-dong’s shopping area. I love how it separates the busy shopping district from the hotel’s peaceful, upscale atmosphere. Once you cross the street from Myeong-dong shopping street, it feels much quieter and more luxurious. The perfect location for shopping while still enjoying a relaxing stay!"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great price and location. I want to come back soon."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"10/10. Great location, great staff, great breakfast, great pillows! We'll stay here again our next visit!"

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

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 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. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

2. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

3. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

5. Somerset Palace Seoul

6. Koreana Hotel

7. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

8. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

9. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

11. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

12. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

13. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

14. Orakai Insadong Suites

15. Le Mong Hotel

16. New Seoul Hotel

17. Hotel President

18. Hanok Hotel DAAM

19. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

20. UH Suite The Jongno

Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Koreana Hotel

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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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