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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun hotels

1. HanokHanok

HanokHanok
0.5 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Kenneth
HK$623
HK$685 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
HanokHanok

2. STAY OHANA

STAY OHANA
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Italy
Vittoria
HK$760
HK$836 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
STAY OHANA

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
gousheng
HK$988
HK$1,087 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)
Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun
United Kingdom
Mahajabin
HK$2,627
HK$3,178 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

5. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Diana
HK$1,336
HK$1,470 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Sunbee Insadong

6. Hans House

Hans House
0.5 km from Gwanghwamun
Japan
Mikwi
HK$771
HK$848 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hans House

7. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Hanok Hotel DAAM
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
Mexico
Isabella
HK$908
HK$998 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hanok Hotel DAAM

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Australia
Cameron
HK$946
HK$1,041 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

9. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Hotel Tradiup by the Designers
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
LaQuita
HK$865
HK$951 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Dwight
HK$1,053
HK$1,159 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

11. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Sung Min
HK$928
HK$1,021 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

12. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon
1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Ye Kai
HK$828
HK$911 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

13. Orakai Insadong Suites

Orakai Insadong Suites
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
QINGBO
HK$2,341
HK$2,575 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Orakai Insadong Suites

14. Stayz437 Jongno

Stayz437 Jongno
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Isadora
HK$369
HK$406 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stayz437 Jongno

15. N285 Hotel Insadong

N285 Hotel Insadong
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Michael
HK$798
HK$878 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
N285 Hotel Insadong

16. UH Continental SeoulCenter

UH Continental SeoulCenter
Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Li-Han
HK$1,256
HK$1,381 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
UH Continental SeoulCenter

17. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Le Ha
HK$1,142
HK$1,256 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

18. GLOCALOCA

GLOCALOCA
Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Brian
HK$809
HK$890 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
GLOCALOCA

19. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
Japan
HIROKI
HK$914
HK$1,005 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

20. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Small House Big Door Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
kelsang
HK$1,060
HK$1,166 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Small House Big Door Myeongdong
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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A courtyard with a gravel path, potted plants, and a stone statue.
HanokHanok
10.0
Exceptional
21 reviews
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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a counter with a plant.
STAY OHANA
9.6
Exceptional
21 reviews
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An indoor cafe with wicker furniture, large windows, and potted plants.
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
9.4
Exceptional
1,067 reviews
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A luxurious lobby with marble flooring, a grand chandelier, and a central bar area.
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)
9.4
Exceptional
2,238 reviews
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A modern building with large windows, a wooden facade, and a visible entrance.
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, convenient location"
Danny 5-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
 THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent
"Great property. Great restaurants, fitness, spa, pool, even a golf sim facility. This has it all"
Scott 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)
ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, good size room"
Tamar 7-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

8/10 Good
"Room was small and dark, but nicely laid out. Fairly modern dark design. Nice fragrant scent throughout. Super great location if in Seoul for a short history and culture tour. Amenities are top notch. Near transportation hub, right in the heart of Insadong's main attractions, shopping and food options. Free 12 hr Locker room fascilities makes this hotel the Best option for our short stay in Seoul. Only negative was no hot water in the shower, I am not into ice baths, but short stay so made work."
Ralph 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent
"We really liked this hotel. Good location, very lovely staff, great breakfast and to top it off, an indoor swimming pool that we used every morning before breakfast. We had the twin family room (2 friends in separate beds. The room was spacious and the beds very comfortable."
Dina 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent
"The room was great ! The location of the hotel was great for shopping , catching the subway ."
Diana 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent
"Very convenient location of this hotel. The staffs are helpful and friendly."
Thi Thu Nguyet 5-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Koreana Hotel

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good
"시니어한테는 너무추웠음 온도가조절이안됨 에어컨을끄고잤음"
Seok 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Koreana Hotel
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was very well located for Myeongdong. Very nice hotel with very friendly staff. It had coin laundry facilities in the hotel which was very convenient. However you had to go to the 3rd floor for irons (no irons available in the bedroom)."
Nicholas 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun

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 holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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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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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 holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dongwha Duty Free Shop. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Gallery Hyundai

You can browse the exhibits at Gallery Hyundai, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Visit 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 holiday in Seoul. Visit 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 trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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Daelim Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gwanghwamun?
Gwanghwamun is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its major shopping area and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 314 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Gwanghwamun?
Adjacent to Gwanghwamun, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options close by include Hotel Gracery Seoul and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul).
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gwanghwamun?
Expedia has 314 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gwanghwamun.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwanghwamun, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Gwanghwamun.
What can I see and do near Gwanghwamun?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Alive Museum Insadong or Seoul National University Hospital. While you're exploring, swing by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Bukchon Traditional Culture Center to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Chongdong Theater and Myeongdong Theater.
How can I get to Gwanghwamun?
You can walk to nearby metro stations including Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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