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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun hotels

1. ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Sogong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Sandy
¥24,523
¥26,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

2. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Qin
¥24,295
¥26,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

3. The Grand Lotte Seoul (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

The Grand Lotte Seoul (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)
Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Claire hayoung
¥40,187
¥48,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Grand Lotte Seoul (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

4. Somerset Palace Seoul

Somerset Palace Seoul
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 km from Gwanghwamun
United Kingdom
Kei
¥21,051
¥23,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Somerset Palace Seoul

5. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
Canada
Cheuk Kiu
¥26,732
¥29,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

6. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
SUJIN
¥21,356
¥23,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

7. The Prima Hotel Jongno

The Prima Hotel Jongno
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Teh
¥20,449
¥22,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Prima Hotel Jongno

8. Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul
Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gwanghwamun
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuen Ting
¥17,806
¥19,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hotel Gracery Seoul

9. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Alisha H
¥21,212
¥23,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Sogong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Amy
¥17,046
¥18,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

11. Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Bibi
¥18,223
¥20,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

12. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Euljiro-dong, 1.8 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Trong Bao
¥23,572
¥26,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

13. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
0.6 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Li-Lan
¥103,585
¥113,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

14. ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.5 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Andrew
¥26,509
¥29,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
ROYAL HOTEL SEOUL Myeongdong

15. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
Myeong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Racquel
¥21,212
¥23,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

16. Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
Sogong-dong, 1.6 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Roy
¥21,303
¥23,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

17. Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Sogong-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghwamun
Australia
Arnold
¥22,031
¥24,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

18. The Westin Josun Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul
Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Kevin
¥55,691
¥67,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
The Westin Josun Seoul

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

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)
1.1 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Lenelle
¥20,104
¥22,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

20. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Hotel Sunbee Insadong
Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun
United States
Frank
¥21,939
¥24,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Sunbee Insadong
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Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent
"I think everything was pretty good. I was unsure where to stay cause I wanna stay at the hotel but it was nice. They have water there if you asked for it at the front desk but for some reason, our AC wouldn’t go below 22 three Celsius set up for 18°C but they had a hard time lowering but we were able to enjoy it though"
DANIEL 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
The Prima Hotel Jongno

The Prima Hotel Jongno

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed for about 7 nights at the prima hotel and it was amazing!!! There was wifi, AC, a mini fridge and a TV for entertainment. The rooms were very clean and the service was amazing as the staff were all very kind. The cleaning staff were very sweet and would greet us whenever they saw us haha. Fresh towels were always provided whenever the room was cleaned and as we opted for the breakfast, we found it decent enough and the fries were really good LOL! I would definitely stay here again as there were no faults! Location was very convenient as well since it’s a 20 minute walk from the LOTTE dept mall and the main streets of Myeongdong. Also very close to the main subway line as well. 100/10 would recommend!"
Amanda 7-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Prima Hotel Jongno
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel is very clean all staff are very friendly courteous and helpful. Location perfect for solo traveler like me. Just walk 1-2 minutes from subway , train station! Highly recommend. I highly recommended their restaurant on the 27th floor great food western and Asian fusion"
Pia 8-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful hotel with a great gym and pool. Their bar is fantastic as well, make sure you check it out - really creative and delicious cocktails! Staff were super helpful. There's a terrific public space just outside the hotel and we loved walking around as the location was so central. Highly recommended for couples or families."
Mabel 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Koreana Hotel

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room was excellent size and the location was perfect, right in the center of a lot of things to do. Within walking to the palace, shopping and lot sod food places. There’s an airport bus service right in front of the airport, which is very useful than affordable price. Easy to use. Just pay the bus driver on the spot. My inky complaint is the room AC wasn’t as good as we expected. They did accommodate and give us some fans. Overall, I will stay here again. Great hotel for the price."
Alexis 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Koreana Hotel
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great stay, the staff was very helpful."
say 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice area and right to the Gyeongbokgung palace and temple! Nice staff and great environment. Only downside was that the hallway where my room was humid and the carpet was lifting in some areas. Besides that, the room, view, staff, food, and environment were amazing!! Thank you!! ❤️❤️"
Jaclyn 8-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
AMID HOTEL SEOUL

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful stay at Amid Hotel Seoul. The location is outstanding, within walking distance of many of Seoul's most important historical attractions, making it the perfect base for exploring the city. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything we needed. We were also impressed by the exceptional cleanliness throughout the hotel. Our room and all the common areas were spotless every day. Overall, this hotel exceeded our expectations. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Seoul."
Maria 5-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
AMID HOTEL SEOUL
HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

10/10 Excellent
"Amenities were great. Room was small but comfy. Superb location."
James 6-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun

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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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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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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 culturally rich area.
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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 vibrant area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Gallery Hyundai

You can browse the exhibits at Gallery Hyundai, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Kumho Museum of Art

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You can study the exhibits at Kumho Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Hanbok Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hanbok Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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Daelim Museum

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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 309 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 LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG.
How many hotels will I find close to Gwanghwamun?
Expedia has 309 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 Seodaemun Prison History Museum. 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, Chongdong Theater, and Myeongdong 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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