The Best Hotels Closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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A modern dining area with a round table, chairs, and a view of traditional architecture.

A grand entrance with a floral archway and a central aisle leading to a stage.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and modern architecture.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

SEUNG YEON

NT$14,262

NT$17,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a sink and mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and towel rack. There is a small table with a chair and a towel rack with towels.

A room with a blue sofa, beige chairs, and small round tables.

2. Hotel28 Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Kimberly

NT$9,300

NT$11,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

Erfan

NT$5,147

NT$5,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

NT$14,500

NT$17,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a hanging light fixture.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.

A modern building with a glass facade, a prominent cylindrical structure, and a sign for a hotel named "HOTEL Avia".

A modern room with two plush, animal-shaped chairs, a small yellow ottoman, and a wooden desk with a computer and a menu.

5. ARA125

Myeong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

caroline

NT$2,569

NT$2,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

6. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Roxanne

NT$8,367

NT$9,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a cozy seating area, and a unique central table.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, decorative wall panels, and a polished floor.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, seating area, and a view of the cityscape.

The exterior of the Royal Hotel Seoul with a modern facade, illuminated entrance, and a prominent sign.

7. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Eduardo Adrian Abascal

NT$8,464

NT$9,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent geometric sculpture, a well-lit facade, and a cityscape in the background.

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

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

A reception desk with three staff members, a modern interior, and large windows.

8. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Arnel

NT$7,770

NT$8,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel corridor with numbered doors, a carpeted floor, and recessed lighting.

A reception area with a reception desk labeled "INFORMATION," a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden door with "STAYZ 437" signage.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a small table with a kettle.

9. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

LUOM

NT$1,862

NT$2,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of a high-rise building and a glass structure. There is a round table and a beige armchair.

10. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Prajakta

NT$8,343

NT$9,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, and a wall-mounted plant.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a visible staircase, and a sign indicating the hotel is open.

A marble reception desk with a potted plant, a glass door leading outside, and a ceiling light fixture.

A room with a black and white checkered sofa, a glass-enclosed shower, and a patterned floor.

11. The Post Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Octavio

NT$3,583

NT$3,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern kitchen with a large window, built-in cabinets, and a countertop with various appliances.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel corridor with a sign indicating the Welcome Desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a plant.

12. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Brian

NT$3,920

NT$4,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a busy intersection, and a pedestrian crossing.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small bedside table, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern room with a desk, two stools, a bench, a window with a view of a building, and a wall-mounted clock.

13. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Ivy

NT$3,308

NT$3,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

14. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

Jenine

NT$7,131

NT$7,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a city view.

A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a bench, and a glass partition.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a small round table, and a sofa.

A hallway with a wooden floor and walls, a sign indicating room number 2, and shelves with various items on the left side.

15. N285 Hotel Insadong

Insa-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

MASAYA

NT$3,929

NT$4,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

The exterior of a building with the sign "SHILLA STAY" indicating a hotel or accommodation.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.

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

A buffet with various food items and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

16. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Milica

NT$4,827

NT$5,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern interior with large windows, a wooden bath area, and a view of tall buildings.

A modern restaurant with a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a sofa.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

17. Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Asther H

NT$6,845

NT$7,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

18. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Toichi

NT$4,795

NT$5,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A corridor with large windows, a view of a cityscape, and a poster on the wall.

A bed with white linens, a window with a view of buildings, a vase with flowers, and a book on a nightstand.

19. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Noah Spencer

NT$2,924

NT$3,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel corridor with marble flooring, a potted plant on a small table, and wooden walls with room numbers.

A modern indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and recessed ceiling lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern door with a digital lock and a wall-mounted number sign indicating room 904.

20. Hotel Nafore

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Nehama

NT$4,452

NT$5,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,020 reviews	View
Hotel28 Myeongdong	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,082 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,245 reviews	View
ARA125	9.2 Wonderful 74 reviews	View

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were friendly and polite. The room was much more spacious than I expected, and I loved having a washer, dryer, and styler in the room. The location was also very convenient, with easy access to nearby transportation and major attractions."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at Lotte City Myeongdong - and would stay here again or recommend to friends visiting Seoul for the first time. Just located slightly away for the busiest parts of Myeongdong so perfect to come back to and walk about from. Check-in was easy and the staff allowed us to check in 3 hours early which was perfect. Room was clean and tidy with the expected amenities. Only thing missing was an iron but there is an ironing room on the 3rd floor. Bathroom is a good size with a modern Japanese-style toilet. A perfect stay all around!"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location! Steps from Insadong shopping and restaurants yet quiet and relaxing."

New Seoul Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We really like the hotel location, pretty convenient and close to many attractions."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is excellent"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, comfortable and spacious room. Great stay, location was ideal for walking to Myeondong and Namdaemun, and underground transport was minutes away. Staff were very accommodating and helpful. We would recommend this hotel and hope to stay here again."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, beautiful room, close to food court and restaurants, shops, and cafes. Excellent gym and sauna. Floor outside can be very slippery when wet, so need to be extra careful."

Somerset Palace Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"J’ai vraiment aimé cet hôtel! Cartier tranquille, avec le temple à proximité. Vraiment une belle hôtel"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"My mom and aunt said the hotel was very nice and they enjoyed their stay there. My mom typically doesn't sleep well but did while she was there for 3 weeks."

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 travels to Seoul. Check out 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)

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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 trip to Seoul. Check out 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 travels to Seoul. Check out 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. Check out 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 trip to Seoul. Check out 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, check out the 227 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 accommodations 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, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

For additional details about updating your stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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?

Walk to nearby metro stations like Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Gyeongbokgung Palace hotels

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

2. Hotel28 Myeongdong

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

5. ARA125

6. Orakai Insadong Suites

7. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

8. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

9. Stayz437 Jongno

10. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

11. The Post Hotel

12. GLOCALOCA

13. HOTEL LETS Pop

14. Moxy Seoul Insadong

15. N285 Hotel Insadong

16. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

17. Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

18. Koreana Hotel

19. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

20. Hotel Nafore

Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

New Seoul Hotel

Hotel Gracery Seoul

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Somerset Palace Seoul

The Prima Hotel Jongno 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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