The Best Hotels Closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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A courtyard with a gravel path, potted plants, and a stone statue.

A cozy living room with a low ceiling, patterned wallpaper, and a wooden ceiling beam. There is a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A traditional Japanese building with a patterned exterior, a large window, and a well-lit entrance.

A bedroom with a window, a bedside table with a lamp, a bed, and a shelf with various items.

1. HanokHanok

0.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Kenneth

NT$2,534

NT$2,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A street view with a tree in autumn foliage, buildings, and parked cars.

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

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

A TAX REFUND machine in a hostel with a sign indicating a fee and a CashBack up to 8%.

2. Hostel Tommy

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

Peter

NT$1,597

NT$1,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

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

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

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

gousheng

NT$3,387

NT$3,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

NT$11,937

NT$14,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A snow-covered roof with a stack of cylindrical objects, possibly barrels, and a brick wall in the background.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern glass extension, surrounded by lush greenery and other contemporary structures.

A wooden dining table with a plate of sliced bread and a kettle.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a toaster, and dish drying racks.

5. Hans House

0.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mikwi

NT$3,137

NT$3,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

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

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Diana

NT$5,438

NT$5,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

NT$3,346

NT$3,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 wooden pergola structure with a view of a garden and trees.

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.

8. Hanok Hotel DAAM

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

Isabella

NT$3,501

NT$3,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

9. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Sung Min

NT$3,856

NT$4,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Cameron

NT$4,098

NT$4,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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 interior with a sign reading "urbanstay boutique ikseon".

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Ye Kai

NT$3,217

NT$3,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

12. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

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

LaQuita

NT$3,617

NT$3,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

13. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Isadora

NT$1,671

NT$1,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "KOREANA HOTEL".

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a variety of exercise equipment.

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

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

14. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Toichi

NT$3,380

NT$3,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

15. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Brian

NT$3,754

NT$4,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

16. HOTEL LETS Pop

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

Ivy

NT$1,939

NT$2,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

17. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

NT$4,183

NT$4,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden deck with a view of the city skyline, covered with canopies and surrounded by small trees.

A hotel room with two beds, dark wood flooring, large windows with sheer curtains, and wall-mounted lighting.

A modern interior with a dark wood floor, a beige sofa with colorful pillows, a small round table, and a dark cabinet with a glass shelf.

A modern room with a dark wood floor, a dining table with chairs, a blue accent wall, a black wardrobe, and a glass shower enclosure.

18. Hotel Amare

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Nicolas

NT$2,710

NT$2,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

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

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple seating options, and a city view through large windows.

19. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

José Armando

NT$4,648

NT$5,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

20. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

kelsang

NT$4,344

NT$4,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
HanokHanok	10.0 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Hostel Tommy	9.6 Exceptional 138 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,068 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,243 reviews	View
Hans House	9.4 Exceptional 27 reviews	View

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"best place ever"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The concierge, Mr. Woo was exceptionally helpful for us"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"We were genuinely very impressed with Hotel Botanik Myeongdong. When our taxi first dropped us off, we were actually a little unsure about the entrance, as the ground-floor lift lobby is quite small. But once you reach the reception level, you start seeing how good this hotel really is. Check-in was smooth and easy. We stayed for six days in a two-bedroom room. The rooms aren’t huge, but everything is very cleverly planned and laid out. We had a living area, plenty of storage, washing machine, dryer and electric cooktop. There were no cooking utensils initially, but when I asked, the staff arranged cookware and cutlery very quickly. The main bedroom had a queen bed, TV and walk-in wardrobe, and the second bedroom worked perfectly for our daughter. Everything was extremely clean and well maintained. Every evening when we returned after a long day out, the room had been cleaned and tidied beautifully. Breakfast was very good, and the staff were attentive and helpful with all our queries, including arranging our airport taxi. They also have a reasonably priced luggage-storage facility. The location is excellent. Myeongdong is lively, convenient and close to many tourist attractions, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Overall, we were totally impressed. Next time we visit Korea, I think we already know where we want to stay!"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"The hotel has an excellent location. Breakfast choices are ample"

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"It was excellent experience, really recommend to everyone."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the fact that they had a laundry room. Free lockers for luggage storage and a free tour that was fantastic. Great location too"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, I just don’t understand how this is a 3 star hotel and not. 4/ 4.5 star hotel. Great location, clean & very helpful staff ."

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Insadong! Rooms were very nice and had good space, great value for the money. Overall our favorite hotel we stayed at when visiting Seoul and Busan."

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good

"시니어한테는 너무추웠음 온도가조절이안됨 에어컨을끄고잤음"

Other attractions near Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

National Folk Museum

You can browse the exhibits at National Folk Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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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)

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

You can browse the exhibits at Gallery Hyundai, 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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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 225 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 (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul).

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Expedia has 225 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 National University Hospital. 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, Chongdong Theater, and Myeongdong 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. HanokHanok

2. Hostel Tommy

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

5. Hans House

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8. Hanok Hotel DAAM

9. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

12. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

13. Stayz437 Jongno

14. Koreana Hotel

15. GLOCALOCA

16. HOTEL LETS Pop

17. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

18. Hotel Amare

19. Moxy Seoul Insadong

20. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

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Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

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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