The Best Hotels Closest to Seodaemun Prison History Museum in Seoul for 2026

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

A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a large bathtub, a bed, and a city view.

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

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

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 2.4 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

SEUNG YEON

NT$14,278

NT$17,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel entrance with 'L'ESCAPE' signage, a grand staircase, and decorative lighting.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A library with wooden bookshelves, green curtains, and multiple floor lamps.

A Pioneer DJ turntable setup with a bar in the background.

2. L’Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong

Hoehyeon-dong, 2.6 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

NT$10,707

NT$11,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a bed, and a wooden floor.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden vanity, and a robe hanging on a rack.

A cityscape with a prominent hotel building labeled "SUITE HOTEL" featuring a modern design with numerous windows and a flat roof.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, two beds with headboards, a bedside table, a lamp, and a walk-in closet with a sliding door.

3. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 2.1 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Lakisha

NT$5,971

NT$6,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A luxurious lobby with marble flooring, a grand chandelier, and a central bar area.

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.

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

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 2.3 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Mahajabin

NT$14,516

NT$17,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a counter with a plant.

A rooftop terrace with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and modern buildings in the background.

5. STAY OHANA

Insa-dong, 2.6 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Vittoria

NT$4,355

NT$4,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern building with large windows, a wooden facade, and a visible entrance.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a building with glass doors, and a tree in the background.

A hotel sign with the name "SUNBEE HOTEL" and Korean characters.

A modern restaurant with white chairs and tables, large windows, and a visible kitchen area.

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 2.5 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Diana

NT$8,495

NT$9,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 2.5 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Dwight

NT$5,235

NT$5,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

8. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 2.4 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Erfan

NT$5,202

NT$5,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel with a vertical facade, large windows, and a sign reading "HOTEL GRACERY".

A modern interior with a sign for a smoking room, a wooden door, and contemporary furniture.

A hotel lobby with a clear floor plan sign indicating guest rooms, a reception area, and a hotel grocery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

9. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sogong-dong, 2.3 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

NT$6,307

NT$6,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture and large windows offering city views.

A modern indoor hot tub with a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern reception desk with a sleek design, a digital display, and a potted plant.

10. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 2.3 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Katherine

NT$8,952

NT$9,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent sign, and a unique red sculpture in the foreground.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, decorative vases, and a sofa.

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

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 2.4 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

MeShawn M

NT$9,994

NT$10,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 restaurant with long wooden tables and black chairs, large windows, and hanging light bulbs.

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

12. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 2.3 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Quyen

NT$6,328

NT$6,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern urban street with tall buildings, a clear sky, and a road with directional arrows.

A modern lounge area with a long wooden table, cushioned seating, and a laptop on a desk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, two chairs, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, digital menu boards, and seating area.

13. Hotel Modak Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 2.1 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Brian

NT$4,195

NT$4,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel lobby with contemporary furniture, a central seating area, and a distinctive ceiling light fixture.

A cityscape with modern buildings, including a prominent post tower with illuminated signage.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, two armchairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern restaurant with a central buffet area, multiple dining tables, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.

14. Aloft by Marriott Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 2.6 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Diana

NT$9,994

NT$10,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

15. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

1.4 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

hung

NT$5,592

NT$6,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a TV, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

16. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 2.1 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Ludwig Rafael

NT$5,833

NT$6,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a tray of breakfast, a vase with flowers, and a bedside phone.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and decorative plants.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, arranged in a spacious layout.

17. voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG

Hoehyeon-dong, 2.7 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

DANIEL JOSEPH PETER

NT$7,261

NT$7,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern office space with a long green conference table, multiple chairs, a small round table, and a potted plant.

18. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1.9 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

NT$4,357

NT$4,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel corridor with a marble wall, potted plants, and an elevator.

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

19. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 2.5 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

NT$2,258

NT$2,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows offering a city view.

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

20. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 2.6 km from Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Prajakta

NT$8,352

NT$9,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,033 reviews	View
L’Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong	9.6 Exceptional 1,261 reviews	View
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun	9.4 Exceptional 3,834 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,276 reviews	View
STAY OHANA	9.4 Exceptional 25 reviews	View

Top Seodaemun Prison History Museum 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)."

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"

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!"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast included could use a few more western friendly additions mackerel and Indian food first thing in the morning isn’t"

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful stay and very convenient location. Walking distance to a lot of shopping and activities. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Super easy check and out process"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Seodaemun Prison History Museum?

Seodaemun Prison History Museum 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 44 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Seodaemun Prison History Museum?

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Seodaemun Prison History Museum. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel Gracery Seoul and ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun.

How many hotels are there near Seodaemun Prison History Museum?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Seodaemun Prison History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Seodaemun Prison History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Seodaemun Prison History Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Seodaemun Prison History Museum?

For additional details about updating your stay near Seodaemun Prison History Museum or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Seodaemun Prison History Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Seoul Museum of Art, or Yonsei University Museum. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gwanghwamun are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater, and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to Seodaemun Prison History Museum?

You can access metro transit at Sinchon Station, Ewha Woman's University Station, and Ahyeon Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Seodaemun Prison History Museum hotels

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

2. L’Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong

3. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

5. STAY OHANA

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

9. Hotel Gracery Seoul

10. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

11. Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Myeongdong

12. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

13. Hotel Modak Namdaemun

14. Aloft by Marriott Seoul Myeongdong

15. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

16. UH Suite Central Seoul

17. voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG

18. GLOCALOCA

19. Stayz437 Jongno

20. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Compare popular hotels close to Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Top Seodaemun Prison History Museum Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Hotel Gracery Seoul

UH Continental SeoulCenter

Other attractions near Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Seoul Fortress Walls

Gyeonghuigung Palace

Seodaemun Independence Park

Dongnimmun Gate

Inwangsa Temple

Bongwonsa Temple

Sajik Park

Supsok Hanbang Land

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