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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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (852 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 ￥17,610
￥19,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
The Prima Hotel Jongno
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, (2,022 reviews)
"Beautiful clean room and professional staff"
United States
Ciara
The price is ￥17,340
￥19,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Land view from property

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
3.5 star property
Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (857 reviews)
"This is our second visit at this hotel. We love the location and the staff are very helpful."
Canada
Patrick
The price is ￥17,374
￥19,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Hotel Midcity 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, (1,030 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and kind. Great location near shops, buses, restaurants. "
Canada
Cecilia
The price is ￥15,224
￥17,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
AMID HOTEL 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Fantastic accommodation, highly recommend."
Australia
Jon
The price is ￥23,722
￥26,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
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, (1,235 reviews)
"Room was great. Great space for luggage, bathroom spacious and big shower space. Great loccitane amenities. "
United States
Simone
The price is ￥24,306
￥26,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very clean. "
United States
JUNGWOOK
The price is ￥49,572
￥59,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
The Westin Josun Seoul
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, (2,219 reviews)
"Location is excellent!"
United States
Devi Ann
The price is ￥44,241
￥55,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Hallway

Stayz437 Jongno

Stayz437 Jongno
3.0 star property
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Great location and pric"
United States
John
The price is ￥10,138
￥11,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stayz437 Jongno
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, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was very nice, the hotel was very convenient. Breakfast was amazing! Would recommend!"
Canada
Eric
The price is ￥29,812
￥36,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Hotel28 Myeongdong
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, (103 reviews)
"Incredible staff and location, extremely helpful and very fast to respond would recommend. "
United States
Brandon
The price is ￥5,919
￥6,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
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, (1,329 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United Kingdom
Irah
The price is ￥12,374
￥13,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Koreana Hotel
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
GLOCALOCA
Front of property

Somerset Palace Seoul

Somerset Palace Seoul
4.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,120 reviews)
"Clean and nice location"
Japan
CHEOLMIN
The price is ￥26,652
￥29,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Somerset Palace Seoul
Rooftop terrace

Uhoostay

Uhoostay
3.0 star property
Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Staff was very nice, easy check in and out. Kitchen had lots of stuff to use. "
Canada
Ailis
The price is ￥10,318
￥11,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Uhoostay
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, (37 reviews)
"Clean facility and quick to check in"
United States
Juan
The price is ￥10,668
￥11,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Hanadays Jongno Gwanghwamu
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, (1,555 reviews)
"Wonderful room, great staff."
United States
Diana
The price is ￥27,547
￥30,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Orakai Insadong Suites
Double Room A (No Parking) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

N285 Hotel Insadong

N285 Hotel Insadong
2.0 star property
Insa-dong, 0.9 km from Gwanghwamun Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (561 reviews)
"Great location! Close to a lot of different shops and restaurants, and having a CU on the main floor of the hotel was so convenient! Staff was so helpful and friendly and our room was beautiful! I would definitely stay here again if I come back to Korea and would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting!"
United States
Jade
The price is ￥15,285
￥17,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
N285 Hotel Insadong
Property entrance

Hanok Hotel DAAM

Hanok Hotel DAAM
3.0 star property
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (340 reviews)
"Very clean, beautiful hotel with a great central location and friendly staff. "
Australia
Brianna
The price is ￥13,470
￥15,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Hanok Hotel DAAM
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, close to everything. We stay here every time we’re in Myeongdong"
United States
adeva marie
The price is ￥21,413
￥24,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Metro Hotel
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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms, very central location, nice staff and a WONDERFUL BUFFET breakfast!! "
Soledad 1-night trip
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Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Hotels near other Gwanghwamun Square attractions

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.