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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun Square hotels

Exterior

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5.0 star property
0.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent room and great breakfast "
United States
Marcelo S
The price is ￥100,591
￥110,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

The Westin Josun Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul
5.0 star property
Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very clean. "
United States
JUNGWOOK
The price is ￥49,501
￥59,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
The Westin Josun Seoul
Front of property

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Hotel Sunbee Insadong
3.0 star property
Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic accommodation, highly recommend."
Australia
Jon
The price is ￥27,251
￥29,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Lobby

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 Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,024 reviews)
"Great location and good quality hotel. "
United States
Richard
The price is ￥17,429
￥19,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Cafe

The Prima Hotel Jongno

The Prima Hotel Jongno
3.5 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (856 reviews)
"the location is good, It’s especially convenient for first-time visitors to Korea, with many attractions within easy walking distance."
Canada
Sarah
The price is ￥16,176
￥18,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
The Prima Hotel Jongno
Bar (on property)

Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul
5.0 star property
Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,220 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, excellent service, great location. One of the best stays."
United Kingdom
Jekaterina
The price is ￥43,201
￥52,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Family Twin Room (Air purifier in room) | Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Hotel28 Myeongdong

Hotel28 Myeongdong
3.5 star property
Myeong-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was very nice, the hotel was very convenient. Breakfast was amazing! Would recommend!"
Canada
Eric
The price is ￥31,525
￥38,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Hotel28 Myeongdong
Exterior

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
4.0 star property
Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,039 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and kind. Great location near shops, buses, restaurants. "
Canada
Cecilia
The price is ￥17,050
￥19,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Exterior

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,241 reviews)
"Room was great. Great space for luggage, bathroom spacious and big shower space. Great loccitane amenities. "
United States
Simone
The price is ￥25,412
￥27,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Hallway

Stayz437 Jongno

Stayz437 Jongno
3.0 star property
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"Great location and pric"
United States
John
The price is ￥12,399
￥13,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stayz437 Jongno
Exterior

THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection

THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Sogong-dong, 0.9 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Central location opposite City Hall and within the centre of the city - modern, efficient and well-run hotel with superb staff. "
Canada
Andrew
The price is ￥38,119
￥46,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
Terrace/patio

Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
2.5 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (105 reviews)
"Incredible staff and location, extremely helpful and very fast to respond would recommend. "
United States
Brandon
The price is ￥5,736
￥6,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster

GLOCALOCA

GLOCALOCA
3.0 star property
Sogong-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Great location and great accommodations "
United States
Frank
The price is ￥15,883
￥17,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
GLOCALOCA
Deluxe Double with breakfast | Premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Hotel Tradiup by the Designers
3.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Lugar céntrico y con fácil acceso al transporte publico. El personal es muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. 1000% recomendado. "
Mexico
Thania Merari
The price is ￥17,519
￥19,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Hotel Tradiup by the Designers
Front of property - evening/night

Koreana Hotel

Koreana Hotel
4.0 star property
Myeong-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,334 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United Kingdom
Irah
The price is ￥15,547
￥17,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Koreana Hotel
Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Metro Hotel

Metro Hotel
3.5 star property
Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, close to everything. We stay here every time we’re in Myeongdong"
United States
adeva marie
The price is ￥21,074
￥23,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Metro Hotel
Reception

The Stay Hue Myeongdong

The Stay Hue Myeongdong
3.5 star property
Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Highly recommended, a good place to stay. "
United States
Jackie
The price is ￥10,159
￥11,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
The Stay Hue Myeongdong
Executive lounge

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
4.5 star property
Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,281 reviews)
"Great hotel in awesome location "
United States
Paige
The price is ￥27,237
￥29,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
Luxury Penthouse (23F, city view) 3bedrooms, 2bathrooms. Additional person fee (over 6y) charge C/I | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Orakai Insadong Suites

Orakai Insadong Suites
4.0 star property
Insa-dong, 0.9 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,560 reviews)
"Great place for whole family."
United States
Wanhee
The price is ￥28,304
￥31,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Orakai Insadong Suites
Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamu

Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamu
2.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"Clean facility and quick to check in"
United States
Juan
The price is ￥10,620
￥11,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
The Westin Josun Seoul
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Front of property
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
Lobby
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
2,024 reviews
View
Cafe
The Prima Hotel Jongno
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
856 reviews
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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

6/10 Okay
"Central location. Hotel is good and functional. The toom itself did not feel it was completely wiped down cleanly, as i noticed hairs and a seed in diff arenas of small twin room. That kind of leaves a not great feeling but there is a small supermarket downstairs and location is good."
Michael 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

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Statue of Sejong the Great, the king of South Korea

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.
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Gwanghwamun gate of Gyeongbokgung palace near Gwanghwamun square during winter night at Jongno-gu , Seoul South Korea : 7 February 2023

Sejong Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Sejong Cultural Center during your stay 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 Gwanghwamun Square?
Gwanghwamun Square is located in Seoul. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 369 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Gwanghwamun Square?
Adjacent to Gwanghwamun Square, 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 choices within a short distance include LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG and ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gwanghwamun Square?
Expedia has 369 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gwanghwamun Square.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwanghwamun Square, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Gwanghwamun Square.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gwanghwamun Square?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Gwanghwamun Square, click here.
What can I see and do near Gwanghwamun Square?
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. Explore notable local landmarks like Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Deoksugung Palace. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Chongdong Theater, and Myeongdong Theater.
How can I get to Gwanghwamun Square?
Walk to nearby metro stations like Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.