The Best Hotels Closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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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.

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.

1. Hotel28 Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

aidee

NT$8,501

NT$10,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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 high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and illuminated signage.

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

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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 lounge with large windows, yellow sofas, and round tables.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern interior with a dining area, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

3. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

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.

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

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.

4. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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.

5. ARA125

Myeong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

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.

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

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.

6. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

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

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

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

NT$4,604

NT$5,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 high-rise building with a busy street below.

8. The Stay Hue Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Iran

NT$4,610

NT$5,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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.

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

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

9. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Kenneth

NT$6,314

NT$6,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a city view.

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

10. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Noelle

NT$7,233

NT$7,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 interior with a sign reading "urbanstay boutique ikseon".

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

"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 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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.

12. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Arnel

NT$7,146

NT$7,860 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two monitors, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with a glass coffee table.

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

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

13. The Post Hotel

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

ken

NT$3,261

NT$3,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

14. HOTEL LETS Pop

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

Ivy

NT$3,036

NT$3,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 offering a view of a high-rise building and a glass structure. There is a round table and a beige armchair.

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

15. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Prajakta

NT$8,045

NT$8,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

16. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

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

Emma

NT$3,026

NT$3,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

17. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

yosdany

NT$4,246

NT$4,671 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.

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

Jenine

NT$6,139

NT$6,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with lamps, a wall-mounted light, a safe, and a suitcase.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a signboard with the hotel's name, and a welcome message.

A rooftop terrace with chairs and tables, overlooking a cityscape with illuminated buildings and a tower.

19. Grid Inn

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

SIGALIT

NT$2,557

NT$3,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a fireplace.

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

A buffet setup with various food items and bowls, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a modern kitchen in the background.

20. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

Julia

NT$6,209

NT$6,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8/10 Good

"I liked the facility and how the hotel room is well maintained and organized, but they better educate their staffs at the main reception."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and perfect amenities"

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at Crown Park Hotel Seoul! The location is excellent, with easy access to shopping areas, restaurants, and popular tourist attractions. I have 2 rooms booked, they cleaned the room daily. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay. The hotel was convenient for exploring Seoul, and the overall experience was very pleasant. I would definitely recommend Crown Park Hotel Seoul to anyone visiting the city and would happily stay here again!"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in a family quad room. Clean, spacious enough for our needs, good housekeeping service, minimal noise. Beds were comfortable. Hotel location was also great, walkable to palaces, hanok village and fun neighbourhood of Ikseon with its hanok restaurants and shops. Convenience store just outside. Would recommend."

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

8/10 Good

"The staff was very helpful and the property was in great shape. Location was convenient to Namdaemun market and Myeongdong. Close to coffee shops, Paris Baquette, CU and a few restaurants just steps away. THe only issue was the tiny washer/dryer unit, it didn't work well at all, but the hotel has larger laundry facility if you can stick around to monitor your laundry. Would stay here again."

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."

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, super fun for the kids"

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, clean room, friendly staffs."

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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. Hotel28 Myeongdong

2. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

3. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

4. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

5. ARA125

6. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8. The Stay Hue Myeongdong

9. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

10. UH Continental SeoulCenter

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

12. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

13. The Post Hotel

14. HOTEL LETS Pop

15. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

16. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

17. GLOCALOCA

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

19. Grid Inn

20. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Compare top hotels near Gyeongbokgung Palace

Hotel28 Myeongdong

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

ARA125

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

UH Continental SeoulCenter

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Koreana Hotel

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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