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

A modern interior with a reception area, a dining space with tables and chairs, and a display of vases.

1. Hotel28 Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Della I FONG

NT$8,501

NT$10,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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 gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

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.

2. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Ronny

NT$5,527

NT$6,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

carol

NT$12,524

NT$15,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a check-in counter, seating area, and decorative vases.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

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.

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Meirav

NT$5,881

NT$6,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

5. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Eleanor

NT$6,007

NT$6,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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.

A kitchen with a modern design, featuring a white countertop, a built-in stove, and a cabinet with labeled containers.

6. ARA125

Myeong-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

caroline

NT$2,679

NT$2,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

7. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Erfan

NT$5,704

NT$6,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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 modern cafe with a long counter displaying pastries and coffee machines, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables.

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Dwight

NT$4,604

NT$5,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A modern bar area with a view of a garden through a glass wall.

9. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Kenneth

NT$6,314

NT$6,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A corridor with a carpeted floor, recessed ceiling lights, and a view through a window to the outside.

A modern conference room with a long table and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchenette.

A modern building with a glass facade and a yellow storefront with a sign reading "BUTTER".

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

10. The Stay Hue Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Iran

NT$4,610

NT$5,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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

A restaurant setting with a bar area, dining tables, and a city view.

11. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Katherine

NT$9,238

NT$10,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern spa room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a small table with tea set, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern interior with a wooden partition labeled 'R01', a white vase on a shelf, and a desk with a computer monitor.

A modern hotel lobby with a central lounge area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table, a bathtub, and a large window offering a city view.

12. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 0.9 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Noelle

NT$7,233

NT$7,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 coffee shop interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

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

13. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Arnel

NT$7,121

NT$7,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a brick accent wall.

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.

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

14. The Post Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square

ken

NT$3,261

NT$3,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A narrow alleyway with a closed storefront on the left, a tiled walkway, and a building with a brick wall on the right.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the hallway leading to the kitchen.

15. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

"Clean room, good location. My only feedback is better English instructions for the luggage storage room. We ended up contacting the virtual help desk who sorted us out in 5 minutes. We apparently needed to place our palms on the door code before entering the numbers. The other thing was a very bright exit sign in the room that we wish we could have covered as we prefer to sleep in total darkness, but otherwise a great stay. Very convenient!"

Hayley

NT$4,734

NT$5,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 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.

16. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Ivy

NT$3,036

NT$3,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

17. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Emma

NT$3,026

NT$3,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

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

18. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Prajakta

NT$7,956

NT$8,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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.

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

19. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

yosdany

NT$4,232

NT$4,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

An outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, green chairs, and tables, surrounded by plants and a city view at dusk.

20. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Jenine

NT$6,139

NT$6,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel28 Myeongdong	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun	9.4 Exceptional 3,813 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,280 reviews	View
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG	9.2 Wonderful 2,035 reviews	View
Hotel Sunbee Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Great for travelers. Very clean. Was so nice having a washing machine in the room. Location is very central and convenient whether you are walking or taking a train. 24/7 convenience store on site was so convenient to have which also sold beer and wines."

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"I'm sure many are enamored with the giant tub in the middle of the room. Somehow I initially read it as a hot tub but it's just a regular tub and we used it exactly 1 time. It's actually too big to be comfortable. It's not ergonomically designed to include or relax. It's all hard right angles so best you can do is sit awkwardly. And takes forever to fill given how big it is so you start to feel guilty about all the water you're using. Aside from that novelty of an amenity, the rooms are very nice and spacious. The onsite staff is helpful and reachable via WhatsApp or Kakao (no phones in rooms). The location is superb if you're visiting the major sites in Jongno. Overall I'd highly recommend and would stay there again. Note to the property though: a hook or two in the bathroom was so desperately wanted. Seems like a small thing but it'd be nice to hang up the bathrobe or towels."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"This was the first time I ever experienced a 5-star hotel and I must say it was pretty amazing. I’m still sore over being charged an extra $1050 just to add my wife as a second guest. The hotel said it was all Expedia that did not work it out with me. I’m still digging up the original booking."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Nil"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, super fun for the kids"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed 4 nights in ENA Suite Hotel in late October. The staff, location, cleanliness, room size were all great. The breakfast was excellent and two complimentary bottle water per day were very nice. In the negative side, there are not that much closets in the room. We will stay in the this hotel again and again, this was a great choice."

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"Fabulous location, very nice people, terrific art on walls and in adjacent museum. However, standard rooms are TINY. Fine for a single person. We are a couple and we suspected that but counted on the "guest lounge" as a place where we could get comfy chairs, talk, work on our email, read, etc. Sadly, the "lounge" is a computer and two low tables with four not-comfortable dinig style chairs in a small room with a vending machine and all hard surfaces. Would get larger room or not stay here unless the room is only for sleeping and not for relaxing."

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, clean room, friendly staffs."

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

"Generously sized room and bathroom, great selection at the breakfast buffet. Safe location and right next to a metro station, several bus routes and the airport bus."

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun Square

A golden statue of a seated figure on a throne with mountains in the background.

Statue of Sejong the Great

A golden statue with a palace and a mountain behind highlight the importance of this individual. Stand in front of the monument to sense his significance.

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A traditional Chinese building with a multi-tiered roof and illuminated interior at dusk.

Sejong Cultural Center

9.0/10 (21 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sejong Cultural Center during your stay in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Ilmin Art Museum

Delve into the fascinating selection of artworks, documentary archives and history relics partially assembled by a late journalist and media group owner.

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A traditional Korean palace with a multi-tiered roof, stone pathways, and a mountainous backdrop.

Gwanghwamun

8.8/10 (1,917 reviews)

Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.

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Sejong Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Sejong Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Yi Sun-sin

Find out about the history of Seoul with a stop at Yi Sun-sin. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Dongwha Duty Free Shop. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gwanghwamun Square?

Gwanghwamun Square is located in Seoul. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 406 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gwanghwamun Square?

Adjacent to Gwanghwamun Square, 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. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Gracery Seoul and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gwanghwamun Square?

Expedia has 406 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gwanghwamun Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwanghwamun Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is 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 a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Gwanghwamun Square.

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

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Gwanghwamun Square, click here.

What can I see and do near Gwanghwamun Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Alive Museum Insadong, or Seoul Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gwanghwamun. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater, and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to Gwanghwamun Square?

Walk to nearby metro stations like Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun Square hotels

1. Hotel28 Myeongdong

2. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

5. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

6. ARA125

7. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

9. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

10. The Stay Hue Myeongdong

11. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

12. UH Continental SeoulCenter

13. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

14. The Post Hotel

15. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

16. HOTEL LETS Pop

17. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

18. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

19. GLOCALOCA

20. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

UH Continental SeoulCenter

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Koreana Hotel

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun Square

Statue of Sejong the Great

Sejong Cultural Center

Ilmin Art Museum

Gwanghwamun

Sejong Gallery

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Yi Sun-sin

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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