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1. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
4.0 star property
Sogong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,650 reviews)
"It was such a great location and a comfortably clean stay overall!"
Canada
Soonkeum
The price is ￥27,697
￥30,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Lobby

2. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,064 reviews)
"Great place with great location"
United States
Ming Hung
The price is ￥22,507
￥25,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Reception

3. Somerset Palace Seoul

Somerset Palace Seoul
4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,162 reviews)
"Exceptional location, clean room, great value for money."
United Kingdom
Kei
The price is ￥23,181
￥25,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Somerset Palace Seoul
Property entrance

4. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
4.0 star property
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,982 reviews)
"Very good hotel in the heart of Seoul."
United States
Salvador
The price is ￥25,963
￥28,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
2 bars/lounges

5. Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul
5.0 star property
Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,207 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff."
United States
RACHEL
The price is ￥47,220
￥57,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Exterior

6. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,357 reviews)
"Nearby the palace and lots of places to go around by foot."
Singapore
Asyraf
The price is ￥21,283
￥23,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Exterior

7. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul
4.0 star property
Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,170 reviews)
"Alright place to stay. "
Canada
James
The price is ￥16,153
￥17,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Exterior

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4.0 star property
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,158 reviews)
"Amazing service room always clean great location, will stay here again"
United States
Alisha H
The price is ￥20,399
￥22,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Exterior

9. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
4.0 star property
Sogong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,149 reviews)
"Breakfast was nice. Good location."
United States
Amy
The price is ￥19,160
￥21,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Cafe

10. The Prima Hotel Jongno

The Prima Hotel Jongno
4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (989 reviews)
"Overall experience was very convenient for the one night stayed. Staff were helpful and rooms were cleaned."
United States
Nicola
The price is ￥16,933
￥18,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
The Prima Hotel Jongno
City view

11. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,920 reviews)
"The hotel feels clean and cozy"
United States
Bibi
The price is ￥18,045
￥19,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Exterior

12. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
4.0 star property
Euljiro-dong, 1.8 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,754 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay if you want a quiet place but still close to Myeongdong"
United States
Trong Bao
The price is ￥22,695
￥25,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Exterior

13. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5.0 star property
0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel at great location. Front desk staff very friendly and helpful."
United States
Li-Lan
The price is ￥96,038
￥105,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Executive lounge

14. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
4.5 star property
Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,373 reviews)
"Very good hotel, highly recommended"
United States
DMITRIJS
The price is ￥28,391
￥31,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

15. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
4.0 star property
Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gwanghwamun
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"Very clean, great staff."
United States
Roy
The price is ￥19,449
￥21,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
Exterior

16. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
3.5 star property
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,293 reviews)
"Room was comfortable and great location."
Australia
Thuy
The price is ￥20,983
￥23,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

17. The Westin Josun Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul
5.0 star property
Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,034 reviews)
"Friendliest staff, great location to walk all over, and super comfy beds. Def would stay here again."
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥61,817
￥74,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
The Westin Josun Seoul
Exterior

18. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
4.0 star property
1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (398 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and the location was close to many good sites"
Canada
Rouchelle
The price is ￥16,779
￥18,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
Crown Park Suite with Private Terrace & Hot tub(Highest Floor) | Terrace/patio

19. Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
3.5 star property
Sogong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, small room but we were just sleeping so wasn’t a problem, staff and breakfast was amazing."
United Kingdom
Heral
The price is ￥21,122
￥23,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Signature Spa Room | Private spa tub

20. HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook
3.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (57 reviews)
"Great stay and location to just go and explore and come back and sleep."
United States
Noah
The price is ￥9,032
￥10,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook
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Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

8/10 Good
"I recently stayed at Midcity Hotel Myeongdong and overall had a good experience, mainly thanks to its excellent location. Most of Seoul’s major tourist attractions are either within walking distance or easily accessible by train, making it a great base for exploring the city. The room itself was clean, comfortable, and nicely presented. However, one downside was the lack of storage space, particularly for hanging clothes. This wasn't a dealbreaker, but it did make longer stays a little less convenient. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the breakfast. The hotel advertises breakfast with photos showing pastries, which is quite misleading as none were available during my stay. The selection consisted mainly of bread, cold eggs, mushy potato tots, one traditional Korean dish, and Coco Pops cereal. There were no pastries, no fruit, and no yoghurt. We were so underwhelmed that we ended up skipping breakfast altogether after seeing what was on offer. Overall, the fantastic location and comfortable rooms make this a solid choice for visitors to Seoul, but I would strongly recommend booking without breakfast and eating elsewhere instead."
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Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

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National Palace Museum of Korea

You can study the exhibits at National Palace Museum of Korea, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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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, check out the 304 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options close by include Lotte Hotel Seoul and NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG.
How many hotels will I find close to Gwanghwamun?
Expedia has 304 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gwanghwamun.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwanghwamun, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Gwanghwamun.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gwanghwamun?
For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Gwanghwamun, head over to our customer service page.
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, 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 surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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