The Best Hotels Closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture, a stone pathway, and a well-maintained garden with a pine tree.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture and a snow-covered courtyard.

A traditional courtyard with wooden structures, a central garden, and a view of the city skyline in the background.

1. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Andre

NT$31,197

NT$34,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a door.

A room with a television, a clock, and a window with a view of a building.

A compact kitchen with yellow cabinets, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with multiple storefronts including a 7-Eleven and a Hostel Tommy.

2. Hostel Tommy

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

"I had the best stay at Hostel Tommy - it is literally seconds away from Ikseon-dong Hanok Village (one of the coolest places as a visitor) and a 3-min walk from Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station, making it super convenient and accessible. There is a 7-eleven right next to the hostel which is such a plus. The vibe was so homey and cozy, I felt incredibly safe and taken care of as a female solo traveller. The room was so comfortable too, I almost did not want to leave my room, haha! A huge shoutout to the...

Ann Nicole

NT$1,920

NT$2,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of a waterfall.

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

carol

NT$13,688

NT$16,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, stone lion statues, and a stone pagoda.

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

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

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

4. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

Erfan

NT$5,677

NT$6,245 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 hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden bench, and a traditional decorative screen.

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

5. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Eleanor

NT$6,881

NT$7,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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.

6. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

NT$4,950

NT$5,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with two beds, wooden paneling, and a nightstand with a vase.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a city view, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a seating area with a table, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

7. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Noelle

NT$7,199

NT$7,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a parking area in front.

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

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.

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Eduard

NT$6,499

NT$7,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 laundromat with multiple washing machines and a self-service payment kiosk.

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

9. The Post Hotel

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

ken

NT$3,235

NT$3,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern elevator with a keyless entry system, a digital display, and a sign indicating the room number.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a black air conditioning unit.

A modern hotel corridor with a kitchenette area featuring a coffee machine, microwave, and oven.

A narrow hallway with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a sink, and a table with chairs. An emergency exit sign is visible on the wall.

10. VIA Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

"Everything amazing with this room and stsy! From before checking in they were helpful with our arrival . Once we checked in Everything was great , super clean, amazing location, so comfortable beds , linen, washroom and shower.in room fridge. In lobby complimentary coffee, water, ice and cups. Amazing extra. Microwave. I recommend this place 10000% the host was super super great with everything we needed. Definitely will stay here again and recommend it. All rooms are brand new. Just recently...

Nicola

NT$2,400

NT$2,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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$5,143

NT$5,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a sign indicating 'The Suite' on the ground floor.

A modern hotel corridor with a reception desk, a seating area, and a reception desk with a lighted partition.

12. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Ludwig Rafael

NT$9,999

NT$10,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and nightstands with lamps.

A building with a sign reading "Small House Big Door."

A long, narrow hotel corridor with white walls, black flooring, and a ceiling with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.

A red sign with the text "Small House Big Door" on a building facade.

13. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

David

NT$4,664

NT$5,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A wooden structure with a traditional design, possibly a gazebo or pavilion, with a view of a garden and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A spacious interior with wooden ceiling beams, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams and tatami flooring, a tatami mat room with a low table and chairs, and a view of a garden with bamboo and a stone wall.

A hallway with wooden flooring and walls, leading to a door with a sign that says "Take off your shoes and experience hanok."

14. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Betty

NT$3,683

NT$4,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a wooden bench.

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

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

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

15. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

Julia

NT$6,453

NT$7,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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.

16. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

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

Emma

NT$3,012

NT$3,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

17. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Rebecca

NT$3,585

NT$3,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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.

18. HOTEL LETS Pop

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

Ivy

NT$2,317

NT$2,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A corridor with a stone wall, wooden slats, and a sign reading "Express".

A hotel bathroom with a long vanity, multiple mirrors, and a bench.

A buffet area with various food items, including sushi, bowls, and a slow cooker.

A buffet with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.

19. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Stephanie

NT$4,886

NT$5,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and curtains on the windows.

A table with a vase of flowers and a glass of iced tea.

A snow-covered outdoor area with a Christmas tree, benches, and potted plants.

A room with a view of a cityscape through a large window, a green armchair with a pillow, and a small wooden stool.

20. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Rich

NT$4,044

NT$4,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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Nostalgia Hanok Hotel 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace View	Hostel Tommy Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace View	THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울 Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace View	The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace View	Hotel Sunbee Insadong Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace View
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NT$31,197 NT$34,317 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24	NT$1,920 NT$2,112 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3	NT$13,688 NT$16,562 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	NT$5,677 NT$6,245 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16	NT$6,881 NT$7,569 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment style hotel made the stay more comfortable and great place to retreat to after a full day exploring Seoul. Appreciated the convenience stores, walkable places and close subway access!"

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."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

8/10 Good

"Good location"

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"Very well spot"

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and clean."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well kept, with helpful staff. I love this hotel due to its location and we had a great view of the city from our room. Would definitely stay here again."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is very nice and helpful, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the breakfast is great and location is convenient."

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice location and friendly front staff. They are extremely generous with the amenities. Room was very spacious and great. Only stayed for 2 nights for location close to seoul station. Will definitely stay here again for more nights. Couple restaurants right in front of the hotel as well and convenience store."

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

A multi-tiered pagoda with a large central archway and a staircase leading up to it.

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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)

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

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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)

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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. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

2. Hostel Tommy

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

4. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

5. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

6. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

7. UH Continental SeoulCenter

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

9. The Post Hotel

10. VIA Jongno

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

12. UH Suite Central Seoul

13. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

14. Hanok Hotel DAAM

15. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

16. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

17. Stayz437 Jongno

18. HOTEL LETS Pop

19. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

20. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Compare top hotels near Gyeongbokgung Palace

Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

Hostel Tommy

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Koreana Hotel

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

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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