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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun hotels

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul
Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Trent
HK$3,124
HK$3,780 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Westin Josun Seoul

2. 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$986
HK$1,084 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

3. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Diana
HK$1,254
HK$1,379 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Sunbee Insadong

4. 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$1,450
HK$1,595 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

5. 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$2,613
HK$3,161 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

6. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon
1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Ye Kai
HK$772
HK$849 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

7. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Australia
Cameron
HK$904
HK$995 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

8. 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$860
HK$946 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

9. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Hanok Hotel DAAM
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
Mexico
Isabella
HK$913
HK$1,004 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hanok Hotel DAAM

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Arnel
HK$1,079
HK$1,187 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

11. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Denise
HK$1,487
HK$1,636 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

12. GLOCALOCA

GLOCALOCA
Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Brian
HK$805
HK$885 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
GLOCALOCA

13. Stayz437 Jongno

Stayz437 Jongno
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Jenny
HK$368
HK$404 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Stayz437 Jongno

14. HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
Japan
HIROKI
HK$867
HK$954 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
HOTEL DRIP&DROP Myeongdong

15. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

HOTEL LETS ABOVE
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Noah Spencer
HK$372
HK$409 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
HOTEL LETS ABOVE

16. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
SUJIN
HK$1,022
HK$1,125 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

17. Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Sogong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
Australia
Barbara
HK$1,270
HK$1,397 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

18. MJ HOTEL JONGNO

MJ HOTEL JONGNO
1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Ramandeep
HK$425
HK$467 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
MJ HOTEL JONGNO

19. HOTEL LETS Pop

HOTEL LETS Pop
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Ivy
HK$479
HK$527 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
HOTEL LETS Pop

20. Orakai Insadong Suites

Orakai Insadong Suites
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Brad
HK$1,863
HK$2,049 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Orakai Insadong Suites
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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
5 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Westin Josun Seoul
9.6
Exceptional
1,019 reviews
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Café
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
9.4
Exceptional
1,063 reviews
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Front of property
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Lobby
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
9.2
Wonderful
2,008 reviews
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2 bars/lounges
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)
9.2
Wonderful
2,227 reviews
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Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent"
PYUNG HWA 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed here for 8-7 nights. It was great. The location was great for first timers, not realising how big myeongdong was, it was 15mins walk from the biggest olive young! And the food markets. The metro was 5mins walk to other parts in Seoul. There was some construction outside the hotel which did not bother me, if you go to dubai often there’s construction everywhere you go. There are lot of food spots and cafes everywhere close by. The hotel it self had a roof top perfect for evenings, it had an indoor golf game, gym and a e-mart even though a CU opposite the hotel. There are also restaurants located on the ground floor. The rooms were nice and modern. You are given all the amenities and house keeping if you are wanting it. All the staff including the cleaners are so lovely and helpful. If you order food (takeout) you order it to the lobby and it’s placed in the takeout section on the table. If your room has a balcony depending where you’re facing, mine was looking towards the city, the mountains on the right and namsan tower on the left. I would definitely stay here again."
Miriam 8-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

8/10 Good
"This location is insane ! So good"
Natalia 4-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent
"The rooms were very clean, and they made the bed, & bought fresh towels, daily. The laundry was very useful & easy to use."
Paul 4-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Hotel Gracery Seoul
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

8/10 Good
"Séjour en général agréable. L'hôtel est bien situé. La chambre est un peu petite, la salle de bains aurait besoin de rénovations, le rideau de douche en plastique est douteux et il y a peu de place pour déposer les effets personnels. Le personnel est courtois et le petit déjeuner est très bien."
Catherine 4-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is in a fantastic location, right in the heart of the city and within easy walking distance of the station. There were plenty of convenience stores, restaurants, and shopping options nearby, which made everything incredibly convenient. The hotel itself was clean, well-maintained, and comfortable throughout my stay. Overall, it was a very comfortable and convenient stay, and I would happily stay here again."
Mahir 4-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent
"Overall our stay @ Prima hotel was excellent!!! Location to all the cities favorites are walking distance or a shot bus ride away !!! Would recommend"
Luis 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room! Staff was helpful if needed. Had everything you needed. Amazing spot, right in the middle of myeongdong. The strip is a few minutes away."
Jason 10-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"The staff are incredibly kind and helpful it was the perfect place to stay for a first time visit to Korea."
Aamukta Malyada 9-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

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National Palace Museum of Korea

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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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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

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Kumho Museum of Art

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Hanbok Museum

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Daelim Museum

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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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