Seoul Gwanghwamun Hotels: 2026 Limited-Time Hotel Deals @Expedia

A traditional Korean building with ornate architecture and multiple arches.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Gwanghwamun hotels

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

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

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

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

1. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.9 km from Gwanghwamun

Andre

HK$6,899

HK$7,589 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A grand entrance with a floral archway and a central aisle leading to a stage.

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

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

2. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

SEUNG YEON

HK$3,514

HK$4,251 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A room with a television, a table with chairs, a sofa, a window with blinds, and a wall clock.

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

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

3. Hostel Tommy

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

Peter

HK$547

HK$601 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

4. Hans House

0.5 km from Gwanghwamun

Mikwi

HK$791

HK$871 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

5. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun

Betty

HK$941

HK$1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, including round wicker sofas and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and city views.

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

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.

6. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Cameron

HK$1,499

HK$1,649 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

7. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

Mahajabin

HK$3,572

HK$4,322 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The exterior of the Amid Hotel in Seoul, featuring a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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.

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

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun

Dwight

HK$1,464

HK$1,610 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel sign with the name "SUNBEE HOTEL" and Korean characters.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden bench, and a traditional decorative screen.

9. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun

Diana

HK$2,112

HK$2,324 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

10. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun

Erfan

HK$1,282

HK$1,410 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern room with a desk, two stools, a bench, a window with a view of a building, and a wall-mounted clock.

11. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

Ivy

HK$630

HK$693 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, and a large window with shoji screens.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area, and a wall with vertical slats.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a stove and teapot.

A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Ludwig Rafael

HK$1,821

HK$2,003 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

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.

13. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Brian

HK$1,073

HK$1,181 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with vertical blinds.

A bar area with various bottles and glassware, a bowl of snacks, and a selection of books on the counter.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.

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

14. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

Jarah

HK$1,934

HK$2,127 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large island with a sink.

15. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Roxanne

HK$2,061

HK$2,267 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows offering a city view.

16. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun

Prajakta

HK$2,058

HK$2,263 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

17. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.1 km from Gwanghwamun

Ye Kai

HK$1,498

HK$1,648 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

18. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Carla

HK$548

HK$603 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun

alfred

HK$1,298

HK$1,428 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

20. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

Noah Spencer

HK$413

HK$455 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nostalgia Hanok Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,033 reviews	View
Hostel Tommy	9.6 Exceptional 140 reviews	View
Hans House	9.4 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
Hanok Hotel DAAM	9.2 Wonderful 432 reviews	View

Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"very expose the Breakfast, the rest was excellent."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"Good location and clean room. Likes the complimentary masks and bath salts for relaxation after a day of sight seeing."

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

8/10 Good

"Por lo pagado no hay mucho que decir, si viajas buscando usar el hotel solo para dormir la ubicación es magnífica. El personal es amable , puedes dejar tus maletas si sales. La verdad no hay quejas"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"The location is excellent. There are plenty of restaurants around. It’s about 15 minutes walk to the Deoksugung palace, 30 minutes walk to the Gyeonbokgung palace. It’s central to every landmarks in Seoul (Namsan Tower, Seoul City Hall, Seoul library…)"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff on the 1st floor were highly dedicated and incredibly helpful. The cleaning staff on the 24th floor were also very professional, and the location is absolutely perfect."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is very helpful. The location is the best you can get if you want to be in the middle of Meyongdong. The rooms in Seoul are small, this one felt larger. AC wasn’t working but it wasn’t that hot in October. Building is in good shape. The shower doors need to be closed, in Seoul most hotel showers are half glass so water gets everywhere."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The rooms had everything you needed but decoration was sparse and clinical. Room lighting was disappointing. Bed was against a wall, so it was awkward to go for an overnight toilet break without disturbing partner on open side of bed. Air con was efficient and washing machine in room welcomed."

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good

"런드리룸에앉아서 기달릴수있는 의자가있었으면 좋겠읍니다"

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in a great location! Staff was lovely! Only issue was AC in the guest room I had which would not cool to temperature selected."

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Daelim Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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

See properties

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 317 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 - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gwanghwamun?

Expedia has 317 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 Museum of Art. 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, Myeongdong Theater and Chongdong 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.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Things to do in Seoul

Seoul Gwanghwamun Hotels

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Gwanghwamun hotels

1. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

2. The Westin Josun Seoul

3. Hostel Tommy

4. Hans House

5. Hanok Hotel DAAM

6. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

7. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

9. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

10. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

11. HOTEL LETS Pop

12. UH Suite Central Seoul

13. GLOCALOCA

14. UH Continental SeoulCenter

15. Orakai Insadong Suites

16. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

17. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

18. Stayz437 Jongno

19. Koreana Hotel

20. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun

Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Koreana Hotel

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun

National Palace Museum of Korea

Statue of Sejong the Great

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

Gallery Hyundai

Kumho Museum of Art

Hanbok Museum

Daelim Museum

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia