The Best Hotels Closest to Deoksugung Palace in Seoul for 2026

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A modern hotel with a grid-like facade, large windows, and a neon sign.

A bar area with a neon sign reading "MIXIS" and a "CHECK IN" sign.

A couple dining at a bar with a board game, a drink, and books on the table.

A modern interior with a central seating area, shelves with decorative items, and a patterned rug.

1. Moxy Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Deoksugung Palace

Tanisha

￥34,846

￥38,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel entrance with 'L'ESCAPE' signage, a grand staircase, and decorative lighting.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A library with bookshelves, a round table with plates and glasses, and two chairs.

A Pioneer DJ turntable setup with a bar in the background.

2. L’Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong

Hoehyeon-dong, 0.8 km from Deoksugung Palace

George

￥42,977

￥47,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 spacious indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and modern architecture.

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

3. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 0.5 km from Deoksugung Palace

Gregory

￥60,167

￥72,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A luxurious lobby with marble flooring, a grand chandelier, and a central bar area.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of a waterfall.

A formal event space with a long table, chandeliers, and floral decorations.

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.5 km from Deoksugung Palace

Mahajabin

￥59,238

￥71,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

5. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Deoksugung Palace

gousheng

￥15,237

￥16,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building facade with vertical lines and a sign that reads "HOTEL FONGDOONGJANG".

A rooftop terrace with a seating area, a brick pathway, and a cityscape in the background.

A modern interior with a staircase, grey walls, and a wooden handrail.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, a small desk with a chair, a TV, and a mirror on the wall.

6. HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG

Myeong-dong, 0.9 km from Deoksugung Palace

Ellen

￥14,125

￥15,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent sign, and a unique red sculpture in the foreground.

A modern lounge with sofas, chairs, and a coffee table, featuring large windows with a cityscape view.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a tower.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 0.6 km from Deoksugung Palace

MeShawn M

￥40,654

￥44,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A corridor with a carpeted floor, recessed ceiling lights, and a view through a window to the outside.

A high-rise building with a busy street below.

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern conference room with a long table and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchenette.

8. The Stay Hue Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.9 km from Deoksugung Palace

Iran

￥9,715

￥10,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A table with a tiered dessert display, a teapot, and a cup of tea.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a round table, a dining area, and large windows offering city views.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a city view, large windows, and a tiled floor.

9. Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Deoksugung Palace

Rodrigo

￥56,915

￥62,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from Deoksugung Palace

Dwight

￥14,719

￥16,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a vertical facade, large windows, and a sign reading "HOTEL GRACERY".

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a glass partition with shelves, and a view of the city.

A modern interior with a sign for a smoking room, a wooden door, and contemporary furniture.

11. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sogong-dong, 0.5 km from Deoksugung Palace

Andrew

￥18,550

￥20,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a variety of food items displayed on the counter.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sectional sofa, a reception desk, and large windows offering city views.

A restaurant and cafe entrance with a modern design, a digital menu display, and a reception area visible through the doorway.

A balcony with a wooden floor, a table, and chairs. It overlooks a cityscape with buildings and a church.

12. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.9 km from Deoksugung Palace

Ping Ping

￥30,114

￥33,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern urban street with tall buildings, a clear sky, and a road with directional arrows.

A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, digital menu boards, and seating area.

A modern lounge area with a long wooden table, cushioned seating, and a laptop on a desk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, two chairs, and a wall-mounted lamp.

13. Hotel Modak Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 0.6 km from Deoksugung Palace

Amit

￥16,422

￥18,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern reception desk with a sleek design, a digital display, and a potted plant.

A restaurant setting with a bar area, dining tables, and a city view.

A modern indoor hot tub with a view of the cityscape through large windows.

14. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 0.5 km from Deoksugung Palace

Katherine

￥28,655

￥31,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a cozy seating area, and a unique central table.

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.

A modern bar area with a view of a garden through a glass wall.

15. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.9 km from Deoksugung Palace

Eduardo Adrian Abascal

￥23,604

￥25,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a hill with a tower.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a large potted plant.

A hotel with a prominent sign labeled "HOTEL PRINCE" and a tower in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

16. Hotel Prince Seoul

Myeong-dong, 1.1 km from Deoksugung Palace

Shuling

￥11,382

￥14,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 reception area with a reception desk labeled "INFORMATION," a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden door with "STAYZ 437" signage.

A modern hotel corridor with a marble wall, potted plants, and an elevator.

17. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 0.9 km from Deoksugung Palace

Isadora

￥7,140

￥7,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A modern office space with a long green conference table, multiple chairs, a small round table, and a potted plant.

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.

18. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 0.1 km from Deoksugung Palace

Brian

￥17,076

￥18,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The exterior of a building with the sign "SHILLA STAY" indicating a hotel or accommodation.

A modern fireplace with a stone facade and a visible fire.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A buffet with various food items and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

19. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

0.7 km from Deoksugung Palace

Milica

￥14,473

￥16,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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 modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

20. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Deoksugung Palace

Prajakta

￥22,174

￥24,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Deoksugung Palace

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Moxy Seoul Myeongdong	9.6 Exceptional 877 reviews	View
L’Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong	9.6 Exceptional 1,247 reviews	View
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,022 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,246 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,070 reviews	View

Top Deoksugung Palace Hotel Reviews

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and their rooms are very organized and tidy."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and facilities! smaller room but that is expected of Japanese hotels. washer and dryer on the hotel premises was super useful! walking distance to the night market!"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great price and location. I want to come back soon."

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"The best stay during our trip!!!! Staffs are super nice, the hotel is clean and has everything that you might need. Centrally located"

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"This property was simply AMAZING! Centrally located to premiere shopping and dining, all of the amenities were top-tier, specifically the complimentary Whisky Hour held each night, and every Staff Member was professional, kind and very helpful."

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our honeymoon here and we had an absolutely phenomenal experience. The staff were so helpful and polite. The interior is extremely clean and well kept. The breakfast was excellent!"

New Seoul Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the hotel is very convenient. It is close to attractions, buses and subway. Staff was always friendly and ready to help. The nice room maid kept my room clean. Breakfast room staff had good choices of food ready and front desk staff were always helpful. The room was good size and very quiet. The bed was large, comfortable and cozy. The next time I go to Seoul, I will definitely stay at this same hotel."

Other attractions near Deoksugung Palace

A spiral staircase leading up to a circular skylight.

Seoul Museum of Art

8.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Seoul Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A traditional Korean music performance with musicians playing string instruments.

Chongdong Theater

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Traditional, English-friendly Korean theater is performed inside this contemporary space.

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The Seoul sign with large letters in a public square, surrounded by modern buildings and flags.

Seoul Plaza

8.8/10 (42 reviews)

Discover this interesting and fun-filled meeting place in the center of a progressive city. Many of the political changes in Korea began at this location.

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung during your travels in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Deoksugung Stone Wall Road

Enjoy an outing to Deoksugung Stone Wall Road during your stay in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Chungdong First Methodist Church

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Chungdong First Methodist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Daehan Gate

Daehan Gate is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

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Cecil Theater

Get tickets for a show at Cecil Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Deoksugung Palace?

Deoksugung Palace is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its beautiful river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 484 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Deoksugung Palace?

Adjacent to Deoksugung Palace, Hotel Gracery Seoul is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul) and ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun.

How many hotels are there near Deoksugung Palace?

Expedia has 484 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Deoksugung Palace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Deoksugung Palace, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Deoksugung Palace.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Deoksugung Palace?

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What can I see and do near Deoksugung Palace?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Alive Museum Insadong, and Seoul National University Hospital. Explore notable local landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Sungnyemun Gate. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Chongdong Theater, and Myeongdong Theater.

How can I get to Deoksugung Palace?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Deoksugung Palace is simple. You can access metro transit at Euljiro 4-ga Station, Chungmuro Station, and Euljilo 3-ga Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, Seoul Station is the closest station to Jung-gu.

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Our top choices for Deoksugung Palace hotels

1. Moxy Seoul Myeongdong

2. L’Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong

3. The Westin Josun Seoul

4. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

5. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

6. HOTEL MYEONGDONGJANG

7. Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Myeongdong

8. The Stay Hue Myeongdong

9. Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

11. Hotel Gracery Seoul

12. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

13. Hotel Modak Namdaemun

14. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

15. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

16. Hotel Prince Seoul

17. Stayz437 Jongno

18. GLOCALOCA

19. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

20. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Compare popular hotels close to Deoksugung Palace

Top Deoksugung Palace Hotel Reviews

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

UH Continental SeoulCenter

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

New Seoul Hotel

Other attractions near Deoksugung Palace

Seoul Museum of Art

Chongdong Theater

Seoul Plaza

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

Deoksugung Stone Wall Road

Chungdong First Methodist Church

Daehan Gate

Cecil Theater

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