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

A buffet setup with various food items and bowls, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a wooden bench.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a fireplace.

1. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

SUJIN

￥23,246

￥25,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

The exterior of the Four Seasons Hotel with traditional Korean architecture and modern building above.

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, two chairs, a small table with toiletries, and a potted plant.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern design.

A modern high-rise building with illuminated windows and a prominent Samsung Galaxy sign.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Minjeong

￥113,421

￥124,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a bed, and a wooden floor.

A cityscape with a prominent hotel building labeled "SUITE HOTEL" featuring a modern design with numerous windows and a flat roof.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, two beds with headboards, a bedside table, a lamp, and a walk-in closet with a sliding door.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden vanity, and a robe hanging on a rack.

3. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Jean-Pierre

￥28,746

￥31,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a check-in counter, seating area, and decorative vases.

A modern lounge with large windows, yellow sofas, and round tables.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern interior with a dining area, a wooden cabinet, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Michael

￥29,838

￥33,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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 reception desk with three staff members, a modern interior, and large windows.

A coffee shop interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

5. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Delin

￥25,205

￥27,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

A poolside area with modern lounge chairs and a view of illuminated city buildings at night.

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

6. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Mahajabin

￥52,701

￥63,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "KOREANA HOTEL".

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a display case with items.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a variety of exercise equipment.

A modern building with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring large awnings and outdoor seating.

7. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Toichi

￥24,409

￥27,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, including round wicker sofas and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and city views.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a parking area in front.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a digital screen, and a seating area with red chairs.

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Cameron

￥18,185

￥20,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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.

The entrance to a restaurant with a modern design, featuring a signboard and a digital display.

9. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Rey

￥32,771

￥36,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a clear floor plan sign indicating guest rooms, a reception area, and a hotel grocery.

10. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Julie Ann

￥18,300

￥20,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The exterior of the Amid Hotel in Seoul, featuring a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, grey headboards, and a large window with curtains.

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

A modern cafe with a long counter displaying pastries and coffee machines, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables.

11. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Jayaprakash

￥23,451

￥26,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern high-rise building with a grid of windows, a ground-level entrance, and a well-lit street.

A modern hotel room with a skylight, a large bed, a wooden desk, a bathroom with a vanity, and a flat-screen TV.

A room with a ball pit, a large teddy bear, a television, and a disco ball.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, large windows, and a unique ceiling design.

12. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Atsuhisa

￥14,904

￥16,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor cafe with wicker furniture, large windows, and potted plants.

A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, stone lion statues, and a stone pagoda.

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.

13. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

gousheng

￥18,082

￥20,091 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 modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

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

14. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Milica

￥18,766

￥20,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a business lounge sign.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a green sofa.

15. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Fredy Vera

￥20,236

￥22,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow sign on the side, surrounded by other buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp. There is a window with a view of a tower and greenery.

A modern hotel room with a cityscape view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a large TV screen.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a central island with a buffet setup, and hanging pendant lights.

16. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Chung-Yin Winnie

￥32,079

￥35,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel lobby with a central atrium, a restaurant, and a reception area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a desk with chairs, a bed, and a staircase.

A modern lobby with a curved ceiling, seating area with sofas and chairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central entrance area.

17. New Seoul Hotel

Myeong-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Steven

￥12,251

￥13,627 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.

18. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Mika

￥26,981

￥29,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a tray of breakfast, a vase with flowers, and a bedside phone.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, arranged in a spacious layout.

A conference room with a large screen displaying 'VOCO AN IHG HOTEL Seoul Myeongdong'. Tables are set with chairs, and the room has a carpeted floor.

19. voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG

Hoehyeon-dong, 1.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Chidimma

￥31,861

￥35,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a potted plant.

A sign with "Haven Stay" and "Jongno 6F" indicating a hotel location.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee machine, and a sink. There are potted plants and a digital screen on the wall.

A compact living space with a dining area, a washing machine, and a potted plant.

20. Haven Stay Jongno

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Trong

￥13,962

￥15,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms, services, and amenities were all good."

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the Koreana Hotel! Friendly, attentive staff and an unbeatable location—walking distance to all the top sights and surrounded by great restaurants."

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Great staff! I 100% Recommend this place."

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Great location , Resturant options and rooms were very well maintained"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is very quiet, plus the staff is very helpful."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Great location. Small but adequate room with large shower."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The cleaner for our stay at floor 22 was amazing. She's very hardworking and ensures that our room stays clean. We stayed in Lotte City Hotel from September 2 to September 6."

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"This is a perfect location to experience Seoul. If you're looking for a reasonable price, good location, this is for you. If you spend a lot of time in your hotel room, book somewhere else."

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun Square

A golden statue of a seated figure on a throne with mountains in the background.

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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A traditional Chinese building with a multi-tiered roof and illuminated interior at dusk.

Sejong Cultural Center

9.0/10 (21 reviews)

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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A statue in a square surrounded by modern buildings.

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin

Central to this city is a statue of a man radiating a feeling of strength and power. Look up at this figure representing one of Korea’s biggest heroes.

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Ilmin Art Museum

Delve into the fascinating selection of artworks, documentary archives and history relics partially assembled by a late journalist and media group owner.

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Sejong Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Sejong Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, 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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Yi Sun-sin

Find out about the history of Seoul with a stop at Yi Sun-sin. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Dongwha Duty Free Shop. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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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 399 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 Hotel Gracery Seoul and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul).

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gwanghwamun Square?

Expedia has 399 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 Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun, and Gyeongbokgung 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.

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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun Square hotels

1. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

3. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

5. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

6. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

7. Koreana Hotel

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

9. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10. Hotel Gracery Seoul

11. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

12. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

13. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

14. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

15. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

16. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

17. New Seoul Hotel

18. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

19. voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG

20. Haven Stay Jongno

Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Koreana Hotel

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun Square

Statue of Sejong the Great

Sejong Cultural Center

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin

Ilmin Art Museum

Sejong Gallery

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Yi Sun-sin

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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