The Best Hotels Closest to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju for 2026

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A traditional Japanese-style bathroom with a wooden interior, a stone hot tub, and a wooden shelf with toiletries.

A room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a small table, a window with a view, and a door with a grid pattern.

A cozy seating area with a wooden table, cushions, and a tea set.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a wooden porch.

1. Hanok Stay Sohwa

Hwangnam-dong, 2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Poh

NT$8,634

NT$9,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A traditional wooden building with a covered outdoor area, a bamboo plant, and a fire extinguisher.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden interior, a tatami mat floor, and a view of a garden through a wooden lattice.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden ceiling, and a circular window.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and tiled roof.

2. Soi Hanok Stay

Hwangnam-dong, 1.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Maria

NT$5,703

NT$6,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A traditional wooden building with a covered walkway and benches.

A traditional building with a stone wall and wooden structure, illuminated by warm lighting.

A wooden pergola structure with a stone wall and a tree in the background.

A person sitting at a table with a view of a night landscape through a wooden-framed window.

3. Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa

Hwangnam-dong, 1.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Whitney

NT$6,709

NT$7,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a garden with rocks and plants, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a traditional wooden building outside, and a person tending to a garden.

Traditional architecture with tiled roofs and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and wooden structure, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path.

4. HanokInn

Hwangnam-dong, 1.4 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Lars

NT$6,262

NT$8,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A reception desk with the name 'Maison' prominently displayed.

A modern, well-lit room with a white wall, a bookshelf, two desks with computers, and chairs.

A hotel entrance with a blue awning labeled "Maison," a glass door, and three potted trees in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a teal accent wall, and a framed artwork above the beds.

5. Maison Mini Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.1 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Lihua

NT$1,308

NT$1,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern restaurant with a wooden ceiling, black tables, and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a sleek design, a visible control panel, and a towel rack.

A modern business hotel with a prominent entrance, a cafe, and a parking area.

Two elevator doors with a sign above indicating the 1F level of Riverview Hotel, including standard and twin room options.

6. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Lisa

NT$2,862

NT$3,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden partition, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and green tiled walls.

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "Hotel Coolstay," and a reception counter.

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling on the walls, a white carpet, and a series of doors leading to rooms.

7. Coolstay Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Mike

NT$2,364

NT$2,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a marble accent wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a large decorative window.

A spacious lobby with a long, curved seating area and a coffee table.

8. Gyeongju city hotel

Seongdong-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Claire

NT$1,896

NT$2,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Hotel The CIEL with a reception area, a car parked outside, and a 'Do you have a reservation?' sign.

A dining area with a herringbone wooden wall, a white table, and leather-upholstered chairs.

A laundry facility with two stacked washing machines, a wooden bench, and a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a tiled wall.

9. The Ciel Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sungmin

NT$1,413

NT$1,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

An open wooden door leading to a traditional Japanese-style garden with a wooden deck and a view of a building with a tiled roof.

A breakfast table with fruit and a glass of juice, a window with curtains, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Korean-style building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a garden with rocks and shrubs.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden pathway leading to a view of a pagoda and trees.

10. Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

Wolseong-dong, 1.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Linda

NT$2,852

NT$3,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel corridor with a dining area featuring a long table and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a computer monitor on a desk.

A hallway with a dining area, kitchen, and a lamp.

A hallway with a blue leather sofa, a large world map on the wall, and a kitchen area in the background.

11. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 1.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Zarin

NT$1,499

NT$1,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet with various food items and beverages, including yogurt, fruits, and a pitcher of orange juice.

A staircase with a wooden handrail, a marble floor, a round table with a wooden base, two potted plants, a green upholstered chair, and a mirror with a gold frame.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden facade and illuminated signage.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a glass-enclosed shower area, and a dark door.

12. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 1.9 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Paul

NT$2,373

NT$2,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A traditional Korean courtyard with tiled roofs, stone pathways, and rock arrangements.

A traditional building with a wooden exterior and tiled roof, a stone pathway, and a snow-covered garden.

A traditional wooden structure with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with rocks and trees.

A wooden interior hallway leading to a traditional Korean garden with a stone pathway.

13. Gyeongju Hanok1st

Wolseong-dong, 1.5 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sebastián Alejandro

NT$1,998

NT$2,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large chandeliers.

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and built-in shelving.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, wooden paneling on the walls, and recessed lighting on the ceiling.

14. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.1 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Davina

NT$1,932

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A balcony with a string of lights, a plant, and a cityscape view.

A modern room with a wooden desk, a woven chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted speaker.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, string lights, and a city view at dusk.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "GRIDT Hotel & home."

15. Gridt Hotel

Seonggeon-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Connie

NT$1,840

NT$2,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a small table, a mirror, and a vanity with toiletries.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a small seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

16. Sugar Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Jennifer

NT$1,454

NT$1,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A traditional building with multiple windows and a tiled roof.

A room with a wooden floor, a bed with multiple pillows, a television, and a small cabinet.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and wooden beams, surrounded by a gravel courtyard with a view of distant mountains.

A traditional building with a wooden balcony, a gravel driveway, and a small garden area.

17. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

Hwangnam-dong, 2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Lynda

NT$2,220

NT$2,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a reception desk, a sign indicating the cafe, and a view of the parking area.

A rooftop terrace with artificial grass, outdoor seating including chairs and a hanging chair, umbrellas, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a large abstract painting, a Christmas tree, and gift boxes.

18. Hotel Rein

Seonggeon-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Suki

NT$1,658

NT$1,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

19. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Franziska

NT$1,761

NT$1,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A room with a bed, a door, and a television on a stand.

A wooden door with a grid pattern, leading to a lush green garden.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a sink.

A traditional wooden gate leading to a stone wall with a bench in the center.

20. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

Hwangnam-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ivy

NT$3,641

NT$4,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very friendly staff and some handy extras - umbrellas to use in torrential rain; postcards, stamps and a postbox; self-service coffee throughout the day and an excellent breakfast. Very good value for money and lovely, spacious and clean room. Cannot fault this hotel in any way and would recommend highly to anyone visiting Gyeongju."

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. Good sized room, lovely breakfast & staff. It was in an extremely convenient location (a max 4 min walk from the bus station). We found it easy to walk to a majority of the historical sites, and there were some amazing restaurants nearby. Also situated next to a river – if you have a chance, please go and take a look! There is so much bird life and it’s very tranquil."

HanokInn

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful, peaceful spot, well maintained, with tasty breakfast prepared by the most welcoming hosts!! It’s not everyday you wind up staying one night and yet kissing your hostess goodbye in the morning, is it?? They lent me an umbrella. They gave me grapes. They walked me to my uber as I was leaving and made sure the driver went the right way. I said I was not too hungry for breakfast and yet I ate the whole thing. Stay here. They are the best. And the bed was divine."

Soyeonjae hanokstay

10/10 Excellent

"Very charming accommodations. Great location. The managers were exceptionally nice and very helpful."

Lahan Select Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay, I wish we spent more time here. Beautiful location and views of the lake, especially at night with all the illumination. Great and attentive staff, clean amenities. Breakfast buffet is very tasty with large variety. Great for families."

Soi Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"I had such a restful stay and the accommodation was absolutely beautiful— perfect for being immersed in the traditional Hanok atmosphere. The owner was highly responsive and helpful. It was raining and I was able to locate the accommodation and drop off my belongings/check-in earlier than 3 PM without issue. The property itself was peaceful, clean, and well-maintained. Upon booking I was warned about cats, but they added onto the experience. Location was perfect for exploring Hwangnidan-gil and within walking distance of other historical sites. I also received a complimentary Korean breakfast that was delicious. Overall, highly recommend and would definitely come back for a longer stay with family or friends!"

Ohsudang Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ohsudang. The hanok is beautiful, full of traditional character, and offered a lovely opportunity to experience a more authentic side of Korea. Everything was excellent, and the owner was very welcoming, helpful and responsive throughout. It is in the perfect location for exploring all of the historic and tourist sights. We would highly recommend staying here."

Coolstay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel's location was close to most of the sights and the bus station. Their manner of distributing water and amenities worked great, and reduced our need to request items. Front desk people were generally helpful despite the language barrier (only one spoke English). The breakfast was plentiful l"

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! Such a unique and authentic experience. The room was so spacious and beautiful, with traditional heated floors and high ceilings. Location is unmatched. Breakfast was delicious!"

Other attractions near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gyeongju National Museum

9.0/10 (272 reviews)

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

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A stone tower with a small opening at the top, surrounded by a sandy area with benches and trees.

Cheomseongdae

9.0/10 (475 reviews)

A National Treasure of Korea, this ancient astronomical observatory, in the shape of a big bottle, is the oldest one of its kind in East Asia.

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A stone monument with an inscription surrounded by trees in a park.

Gyerim Forest

Read the mythical story behind this nature reserve in Gyeongju, go for a stroll beneath ancient trees and take a seat to relax in solitude.

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A traditional Korean pavilion with intricate roof decorations and a stone base, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

Bunhwangsa Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Visit the “Fragrant Emperor Temple” in Gyeongju to see one of the oldest pagodas in Korea and admire the ancient Buddha images.

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Half Moon Fortress

8.2/10 (10 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju when you spend time at Half Moon Fortress. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

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Hwangnyongsaji

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju with a stop at Hwangnyongsaji. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

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Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju when you take a trip to Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District.

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Bunhwangsa Pagoda

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Bunhwangsa Pagoda in Gyeongju.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond is located in Gyeongju, a historic area that travelers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 35 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Other good options within a short distance include 141 Mini Hotel and Soi Hanok Stay.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum, and Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Cheomseongdae, Woljeong Bridge, and Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Daereungwon Royal Tomb and Gyeongju National Park.

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Our top choices for Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond hotels

1. Hanok Stay Sohwa

2. Soi Hanok Stay

3. Soyeonjae hanokstay inside Terarosa

4. HanokInn

5. Maison Mini Hotel

6. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

7. Coolstay Hotel

8. Gyeongju city hotel

9. The Ciel Hotel

10. Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

11. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

12. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

13. Gyeongju Hanok1st

14. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

15. Gridt Hotel

16. Sugar Hotel

17. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

18. Hotel Rein

19. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

20. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

HanokInn

Soyeonjae hanokstay

Lahan Select Gyeongju

Soi Hanok Stay

Ohsudang Hanok Stay

Coolstay Hotel

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Other attractions near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gyeongju National Museum

Cheomseongdae

Gyerim Forest

Bunhwangsa Temple

Half Moon Fortress

Hwangnyongsaji

Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District

Bunhwangsa Pagoda

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