The Best Hotels Closest to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. Hostel Tommy

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

Peter

NT$1,497

NT$1,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A spacious indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and modern architecture.

2. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gregory

NT$12,148

NT$14,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Mahajabin

NT$11,960

NT$14,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

4. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

gousheng

NT$3,418

NT$3,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a potted plant.

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

5. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

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

LaQuita

NT$3,805

NT$4,186 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 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.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a round table with a plant, and a sofa.

6. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Dwight

NT$3,377

NT$3,715 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 interior with a sign reading "urbanstay boutique ikseon".

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

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

7. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Ye Kai

NT$3,226

NT$3,549 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 room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

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

8. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Sung Min

NT$4,324

NT$4,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

9. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

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

Noah Spencer

NT$2,577

NT$2,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A reception desk with three staff members, a modern interior, and large windows.

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.

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.6 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Arnel

NT$4,432

NT$4,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

11. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Isadora

NT$1,508

NT$1,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

12. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Brian

NT$3,789

NT$4,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a minimalist design.

A modern living room with a sofa, red chairs, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

sang

NT$9,615

NT$10,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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$1,746

NT$1,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 room with a black and white checkered sofa, a glass-enclosed shower, and a patterned floor.

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

15. The Post Hotel

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

Octavio

NT$2,111

NT$2,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A reception area with a marble counter and a sign indicating 'The Best'.

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.

16. Hotel Amare

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

Nicolas

NT$2,761

NT$3,037 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 fireplace with a stone facade and a visible fire.

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

17. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

SUJIN

NT$4,221

NT$4,643 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 buffet area with a variety of food items and a 'PLAY @ MOXY' sign on the wall.

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.

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

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

"We loved the hotel and the Insadong area was the best for local bbq restaurants and small shops. Bed and shower very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was the best. We looked forward to breakfast every morning. Lots of varieties of food. We also liked that the hotel offered a free welcome drink. The terrace had good views of city. There is a train station right in front of hotel. We would stay here again in a heartbeat."

Damaris

NT$4,690

NT$5,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a display case with items.

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

19. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Toichi

NT$3,411

NT$3,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

20. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.7 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Prajakta

NT$4,866

NT$5,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hostel Tommy	9.6 Exceptional 138 reviews	View
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,022 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,246 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,069 reviews	View
Hotel Tradiup by the Designers	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and facilities! smaller room but that is expected of Japanese hotels. washer and dryer on the hotel premises was super useful! walking distance to the night market!"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great price and location. I want to come back soon."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"10/10. Great location, great staff, great breakfast, great pillows! We'll stay here again our next visit!"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, amazing staff, clean, nice and updated rooms, decent price"

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our honeymoon here and we had an absolutely phenomenal experience. The staff were so helpful and polite. The interior is extremely clean and well kept. The breakfast was excellent!"

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."

New Seoul Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the hotel is very convenient. It is close to attractions, buses and subway. Staff was always friendly and ready to help. The nice room maid kept my room clean. Breakfast room staff had good choices of food ready and front desk staff were always helpful. The room was good size and very quiet. The bed was large, comfortable and cozy. The next time I go to Seoul, I will definitely stay at this same hotel."

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)

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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

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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. Hostel Tommy

2. The Westin Josun Seoul

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

4. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

5. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

6. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

7. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

8. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

9. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

11. Stayz437 Jongno

12. GLOCALOCA

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

14. HOTEL LETS Pop

15. The Post Hotel

16. Hotel Amare

17. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

18. Moxy Seoul Insadong

19. Koreana Hotel

20. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Compare popular hotels close to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Top Gyeongbokgung Palace Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

New Seoul 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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