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Top Trending Hotels Near Gwanghwamun

The Prima Hotel Jongno

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (687)
"Excellent location and lovely hotel"
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
The Prima Hotel Jongno

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Staff were great and the hotel was suitable for our needs. "
Hotel Sunbee Insadong

GLOCALOCA

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
"All the facilities and staff were kind and good."
GLOCALOCA

Stayz437 Jongno

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
"Amazing stay staff was exceptional "
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stayz437 Jongno

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (867)
"Great location, friendly staff, and good room size. "
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Moxy Seoul Myeongdong

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (658)
"Perfect location and great hotel."
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Moxy Seoul Myeongdong

Hotel28 Myeongdong

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great location, amazing staff "
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel28 Myeongdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1104)
"Excellent location for my trip,walkable many popular places "
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (233)
"Staff was helpful and friendly."
The price is €313
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong

The Stay Hue Myeongdong

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (155)
"The front desk guy was super sweet and helpful"
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Stay Hue Myeongdong

Soosong Guest House - Hostel

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (99)
"Great location. Close to subway. Lots of restaurant nearby. We were allowed to do early check in. We got fresh towels and free water bottles daily without even requesting. "
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Soosong Guest House - Hostel

HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (505)
"Checkin was so easy, staff really friendly, room was really clean and location amazing "
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG

MJ HOTEL JONGNO

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (33)
"Very clean room, close to bus and metro stations, shopping and dining options nearby, daily breakfast available. The staff were very friendly. "
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
MJ HOTEL JONGNO

N285 Hotel Insadong

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (430)
"This hotel's location is perfect for tourists as it is close to all the old palaces and markets. The room was super clean and the staff members were friendly and courteous! I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Seoul!"
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
N285 Hotel Insadong

L'Escape Hotel

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1083)
"Amazing and beautiful hotel to stay at"
The price is €270
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
L'Escape Hotel

Koreana Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1282)
"Great Hotel, really enjoyed our time here and would stay again!"
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Koreana Hotel

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2727)
"GOOD LOCATION, VERY GOOD BUFFET BREAKFAST, WALKABLE TO SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. "
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2888)
"Very good location and friendly/helpful staff at reception. "
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Good location, clean and friendly staff. Would stay again when in Seoul. "
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong

Hotel Yaja Jongno

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (45)
"An excellent place to stay clean, rooms and friendly staff. Tons of food and shopping options in the vicinity "
Hotel Yaja Jongno
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Destinations near Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbok Palace which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

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 230 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 LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong and ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun.

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

Expedia has 230 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, Seoul Museum of Art or Seoul National University Hospital. While you're exploring, swing by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Plaza and Bukchon Traditional Culture Center to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Sejong Cultural Center, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre 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.

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