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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 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.

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul
Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
SEUNG YEON
€484
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Westin Josun Seoul
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a sink and mirror, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern interior with a reception area, a dining space with tables and chairs, and a display of vases.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and towel rack. There is a small table with a chair and a towel rack with towels.
A room with a blue sofa, beige chairs, and small round tables.

2. Hotel28 Myeongdong

Hotel28 Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
aidee
€319
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hotel28 Myeongdong
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern building with a glass facade, a prominent cylindrical structure, and a sign for a hotel named "HOTEL Avia".
A kitchen with a modern design, featuring a white countertop, a built-in stove, and a cabinet with labeled containers.
A room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.

3. ARA125

ARA125
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
United Kingdom
caroline
€69
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
ARA125
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.
Room
A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of a waterfall.

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울
Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun
United Kingdom
Mahajabin
€427
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울
The exterior of the Amid Hotel in Seoul, featuring a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern cafe with a long counter displaying pastries and coffee machines, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.
A hotel room with two beds, grey headboards, and a large window with curtains.

5. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Dwight
€161
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
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.

6. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Erfan
€160
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
A corridor with a carpeted floor, recessed ceiling lights, and a view through a window to the outside.
A modern conference room with a long table and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchenette.
A high-rise building with a busy street below.
A modern building with a glass facade and a yellow storefront with a sign reading "BUTTER".

7. The Stay Hue Myeongdong

The Stay Hue Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Iran
€100
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Stay Hue Myeongdong
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, and a wall-mounted plant.
A room with a black and white checkered sofa, a glass-enclosed shower, and a patterned floor.
A marble reception desk with a potted plant, a glass door leading outside, and a ceiling light fixture.
A laundromat with multiple washing machines and a self-service payment kiosk.

8. The Post Hotel

The Post Hotel
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
ken
€104
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Post Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.
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 hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the hallway leading to the kitchen.
A modern interior with a sign reading "urbanstay boutique ikseon".

9. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon
1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Ye Kai
€171
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent geometric sculpture, a well-lit facade, and a cityscape in the background.
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.
A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

10. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Arnel
€208
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
A modern hotel room with a large city view, a cozy seating area, and a unique central table.
The exterior of the Royal Hotel Seoul with a modern facade, illuminated entrance, and a prominent sign.
A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, decorative wall panels, and a polished floor.
A modern restaurant with a central bar, seating area, and a view of the cityscape.

11. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
Mexico
Alejandro
€237
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large island with a sink.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a minimalist design.
A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

12. Orakai Insadong Suites

Orakai Insadong Suites
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Roxanne
€258
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Orakai Insadong Suites
A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a busy intersection, and a pedestrian crossing.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small bedside table, and a view of the cityscape.
Interior entrance
Shared kitchen facilities

13. HOTEL LETS Pop

HOTEL LETS Pop
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Ivy
€81
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
HOTEL LETS Pop
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 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.

14. GLOCALOCA

GLOCALOCA
Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Brian
€134
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
GLOCALOCA
A modern hotel corridor with numbered doors, a carpeted floor, and recessed lighting.
A reception area with a reception desk labeled "INFORMATION," a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden door with "STAYZ 437" signage.
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.

15. Stayz437 Jongno

Stayz437 Jongno
Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Carla
€70
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stayz437 Jongno
A modern building with a neon sign reading "mosy" and a colorful mural on the facade.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with decorative pillows, a black coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.
A buffet area with a variety of food items and a 'PLAY @ MOXY' sign on the wall.
A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple seating options, and a city view through large windows.

16. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Moxy Seoul Insadong
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun
Australia
Jenine
€219
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Moxy Seoul Insadong
A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.
A corridor with large windows, a view of a cityscape, and a poster on the wall.
A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a busy intersection, and a pedestrian crossing.
A bed with white linens, a window with a view of buildings, a vase with flowers, and a book on a nightstand.

17. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

HOTEL LETS ABOVE
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Noah Spencer
€80
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
HOTEL LETS ABOVE
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 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.

18. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
Australia
Prajakta
€237
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "KOREANA HOTEL".
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.
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.

19. Koreana Hotel

Koreana Hotel
Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
alfred
€183
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Koreana Hotel
A modern interior with large windows, a wooden bath area, and a view of tall buildings.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a sofa.
A modern restaurant with a view of a cityscape at night.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

20. Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Sogong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Asther H
€233
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
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Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern dining area with a round table, chairs, and a view of traditional architecture.
The Westin Josun Seoul
9.6
Exceptional
1,033 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a sink and mirror, and a flat-screen TV.
Hotel28 Myeongdong
9.6
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a hanging light fixture.
ARA125
9.2
Wonderful
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A luxurious lobby with marble flooring, a grand chandelier, and a central bar area.
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9.4
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The exterior of the Amid Hotel in Seoul, featuring a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
9.2
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Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and nice facility close to all shops ,foods"
Kenny 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, close to walk to major tourist attractions, many food opportunities around."
Eduard 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
UH Continental SeoulCenter

UH Continental SeoulCenter

8/10 Good
"Hotel was right in front of a subway entrance which made commuting very handy. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was not very helpful...I had requested non feather pillows and bedding (extremely allergic) and I was told that the entire hotel only had feather pillows!!!! I asked for a recommendation for where I could buy a pillow in the morning and the girl said she would let me know but she never did. There are no towel hooks (towels kept at entrance of room and not in the actual bathroom) and no face cloths. Rooms very clean"
catherine 6-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
UH Continental SeoulCenter
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk staff are superb. Beds and room were very comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good. Hotel location for uber/taxi was a bit awkward but manageable. Stationary bike in gym was broken."
Daniel 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent
"The property itself is lovely. But the staff is exceptional. Professional, highly responsive, accommodating and made everything feel easier (we had a 2 year toddler)."
Rose 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good
"The Prima hotel Jongno was clean and fairly quiet. The location was excellent for exploring Seoul. It was very convenient to have coin laundry on site as well."
Soamva 8-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and breakfest was the best in the world. We will book again when visiting seoul."
Chang 3-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good
"Good not great - I booked one of the character themed rooms on the 14th. These are more expensive. The themed decor is excellent. However the room is not really fit for two adults - only one wide table and only one charger near the bed. The chargers on the desk didn’t work and the far charger near the tv was low voltage and so took a she to do anything. The air con is centrally maintained and during our stay was too cold. Also the vents don’t appear to have been cleaned. When opting to open the window this is behind the desk and if open the curtains aren’t thick enough to keep any light out with the window closed (the window has a blind on it). The entire room (likely as the window is never open and the air on never cleaned) is very musky and humid. A dehumidifier is provided but with the lack of functional plugs it wasn’t possible to use this. The bathroom was fine but the shower head desperately needed cleaning. The real selling points of this hotel were the location and the excellent buffet breakfast"
Zara 4-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and nice accommodations. Made the travel easy!"
Julia 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

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A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and tiled eaves, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

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Gallery Hyundai

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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 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.