The Best Hotels Closest to National Folk Museum in Seoul for 2026

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A street view with a tree in autumn foliage, buildings, and parked cars.

A room with a 45' Smart TV mounted on the wall, a wooden ladder, two towels, a fire extinguisher, a wooden table, and a window with a view.

A compact kitchen with yellow cabinets, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with multiple storefronts including a 7-Eleven and a Hostel Tommy.

1. Hostel Tommy

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from National Folk Museum

Peter

￥16,609

￥18,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A snow-covered roof with a stack of cylindrical objects, possibly barrels, and a brick wall in the background.

A wooden dining table with a plate of sliced bread and a kettle.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern glass extension, surrounded by lush greenery and other contemporary structures.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a toaster, and dish drying racks.

2. Hans House

0.8 km from National Folk Museum

Mikwi

￥14,119

￥15,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

A sculpture in a lobby with glass doors and a visible exit sign.

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass wall with artwork, and a view of the street outside.

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.9 km from National Folk Museum

Erfan

￥27,606

￥30,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A restaurant with long wooden tables and black chairs, large windows, and hanging light bulbs.

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

4. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from National Folk Museum

Eduard

￥27,821

￥31,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.

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

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

5. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from National Folk Museum

Dwight

￥20,205

￥22,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern building with large windows, a wooden facade, and a visible entrance.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a building with glass doors, and a tree in the background.

A hotel sign with the name "SUNBEE HOTEL" and Korean characters.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden bench, and a traditional decorative screen.

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 1 km from National Folk Museum

Diana

￥44,612

￥49,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a minimalist design.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large island with a sink.

A modern living room with a sofa, red chairs, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

7. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1.1 km from National Folk Museum

Roxanne

￥35,859

￥40,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A table with a vase of flowers and a glass of iced tea.

A room with a view of a cityscape through a large window, a green armchair with a pillow, and a small wooden stool.

A snow-covered outdoor area with a Christmas tree, benches, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a potted plant.

8. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from National Folk Museum

Rich

￥22,689

￥24,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with a sign reading "urbanstay boutique ikseon".

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the hallway leading to the kitchen.

9. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.1 km from National Folk Museum

"Clean room, good location. My only feedback is better English instructions for the luggage storage room. We ended up contacting the virtual help desk who sorted us out in 5 minutes. We apparently needed to place our palms on the door code before entering the numbers. The other thing was a very bright exit sign in the room that we wish we could have covered as we prefer to sleep in total darkness, but otherwise a great stay. Very convenient!"

Hayley

￥20,240

￥22,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a busy intersection, and a pedestrian crossing.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small bedside table, and a view of the cityscape.

10. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from National Folk Museum

Ivy

￥13,017

￥14,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern interior with a dining table, chairs, a vase, and a window with a view.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area, and a corridor with a tiled floor.

11. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from National Folk Museum

Ludwig Rafael

￥27,052

￥29,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

A corridor with large windows, a view of a cityscape, and a poster on the wall.

A bed with white linens, a window with a view of buildings, a vase with flowers, and a book on a nightstand.

12. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from National Folk Museum

Carolyn

￥15,669

￥17,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a wooden door and a sign above it.

A hotel entrance with a large sign reading 'HOTEL RAWA' and a security camera above it.

A spacious room with a large window, a wooden table, chairs, a standing lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

13. Hotel Rawa

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from National Folk Museum

Lee

￥19,336

￥21,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, and a wall-mounted plant.

A room with a black and white checkered sofa, a glass-enclosed shower, and a patterned floor.

A laundromat with multiple washing machines and a self-service payment kiosk.

A marble reception desk with a potted plant, a glass door leading outside, and a ceiling light fixture.

14. The Post Hotel

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.6 km from National Folk Museum

ken

￥15,731

￥17,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a small round table, and a sofa.

A hallway with a wooden floor and walls, a sign indicating room number 2, and shelves with various items on the left side.

A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a bench, and a glass partition.

15. N285 Hotel Insadong

Insa-dong, 1.2 km from National Folk Museum

Michael

￥16,676

￥18,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mosy" and a colorful mural on the facade.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple seating options, and a city view through large windows.

A buffet area with a variety of food items and a 'PLAY @ MOXY' sign on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with decorative pillows, a black coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

16. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from National Folk Museum

￥39,220

￥43,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a plant.

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

A hotel corridor with a sign indicating the Welcome Desk.

17. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from National Folk Museum

Brian

￥21,169

￥23,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

18. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.4 km from National Folk Museum

Carla

￥19,810

￥21,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

19. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from National Folk Museum

alfred

￥28,965

￥32,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern elevator with a keyless entry system, a digital display, and a sign indicating the room number.

A modern hotel corridor with a kitchenette area featuring a coffee machine, microwave, and oven.

A modern hallway with a black door labeled 'ROOM 3', a fire alarm, and a bright ceiling light.

A narrow hallway with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a sink, and a table with chairs. An emergency exit sign is visible on the wall.

20. VIA Jongno

Insa-dong, 1.4 km from National Folk Museum

"Everything amazing with this room and stsy! From before checking in they were helpful with our arrival . Once we checked in Everything was great , super clean, amazing location, so comfortable beds , linen, washroom and shower.in room fridge. In lobby complimentary coffee, water, ice and cups. Amazing extra. Microwave. I recommend this place 10000% the host was super super great with everything we needed. Definitely will stay here again and recommend it. All rooms are brand new. Just recently...

Nicola

￥11,668

￥12,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to National Folk Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hostel Tommy	9.6 Exceptional 140 reviews	View
Hans House	9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.2 Wonderful 1,115 reviews	View
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong	9.2 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
AMID HOTEL SEOUL	9.2 Wonderful 1,223 reviews	View

Top National Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"The location was very convenient. The staff were very friendly and helpful."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff"

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

8/10 Good

"It was a great location! Right in the middle of Gwanghwamoon and Jongro. Many good restaurants and great cafes to visit. The rooms are a bit outdated but was clean. A few blocks from Insadong was a plus if you'd like to shop some traditional gifts. The room was a bit outdated that it didn't have any usb ports. Since it is in the middle of many corporations/offices, there were so many restaurants with history and good food options and 24 hours Koobap places."

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"It was so fun! It was close to the City Hall station and bus station. Very close to the Namdaemun market. Highly recommend!! Will love to stay again!"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice modern hotel right in a key tourist area: connected to the Insadong walking street shopping and food area, walking distance from the main temples. Nice storage lockers to put in luggage for free before and after stay. There was a major protest when we were trying to check out, tried to get staff to help with taxi but they just signed on apps same as us and told us just to try to walk to another area, which was not possible with all our luggage, some frustration but this was circumstantial."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed it!!"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in Seoul, close to everything, and great food streets close by"

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfasts were great. Lots of selections. Having laundry facilities was a bonus. Great location in the city. Staff was attentive and spoke English well. I would stay here again.."

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"The location was excellent. The Seoul Center was our backyard! The famous shopping street was less than a 10 minute walk away. No early check in, but we were allowed to lounge in the lobby and have your luggage stored until it is check in time. We used our time to visit City Hall and explored the underground shopping mall (directly below UH Continental), as well as had lunch at the food center in Lotte Mall connected to the underground shopping mall. We booked a room that has the spa jacuzzi with 2 queen beds, a dining table with 4 chairs, 2 TVs (one at at the spa area), a vanity mirror with chair, mini refrigerator and even a microwave. The bathroom had two showers, double vanity sink, and two closets. So much floor space for a hotel room. The blackout curtains were remote-controlled and the lights in the room was controlled by a the tablet by the bedside. The beds were quite firm for my liking, but the hotel provided extra pillows that made it more comfortable for me. The breakfast was decent, and it made mornings convenient because many places don’t open until about 10am. It was raining as we were leaving, and without asking, concierge followed us out with umbrellas to our taxi. I would stay here again!"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Folk Museum?

National Folk Museum 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 214 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to National Folk Museum?

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. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from National Folk Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG and Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.

How many hotels are there close to National Folk Museum?

Expedia has 214 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Folk Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Folk Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near National Folk Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Folk Museum?

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What can I see and do near National Folk Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Alive Museum Insadong, or Seoul National University Hospital. Sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gwanghwamun are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to National Folk Museum?

You can take advantage of metro transit at Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for National Folk Museum hotels

1. Hostel Tommy

2. Hans House

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

4. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

5. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

6. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

7. Orakai Insadong Suites

8. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

9. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

10. HOTEL LETS Pop

11. UH Suite Central Seoul

12. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

13. Hotel Rawa

14. The Post Hotel

15. N285 Hotel Insadong

16. Moxy Seoul Insadong

17. GLOCALOCA

18. Stayz437 Jongno

19. Koreana Hotel

20. VIA Jongno

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Top National Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Hotel Gracery Seoul

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

UH Continental SeoulCenter

Other attractions near National Folk Museum

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Children's Folk Museum

Kukje Gallery

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

World Jewellery Museum

Artsonje Center

Toy Kino Museum

Africa Museum of Art

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