The Best Hotels Closest to Gwanghwamun in Seoul - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern dining area with a round table, chairs, and a view of traditional architecture.

A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a large bathtub, a bed, and a city view.

A spacious indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and modern architecture.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 0.8 mi from Gwanghwamun

SEUNG YEON

£404

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of buildings and trees, and a wooden panel on one wall.

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

2. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 mi from Gwanghwamun

Erfan

£121

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun

Mahajabin

£411

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

4. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.6 mi from Gwanghwamun

Cameron

£145

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 modern restaurant with white chairs and tables, large windows, and a visible kitchen area.

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

5. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.5 mi from Gwanghwamun

Diana

£198

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

6. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.4 mi from Gwanghwamun

Sung Min

£142

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.5 mi from Gwanghwamun

Dwight

£134

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent geometric sculpture, a well-lit facade, and a cityscape in the background.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

8. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 0.9 mi from Gwanghwamun

Arnel

£214

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

A narrow alleyway with a closed storefront on the left, a tiled walkway, and a building with a brick wall on the right.

9. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun

Ye Kai

£147

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

10. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 0.6 mi from Gwanghwamun

Roxanne

£202

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

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

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

11. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 0.6 mi from Gwanghwamun

Brian

£82

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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 bathroom with a marble wall, a bench with colorful cushions, and multiple sinks with unique bowls.

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

12. N285 Hotel Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.6 mi from Gwanghwamun

MASAYA

£97

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.3 mi from Gwanghwamun

SUJIN

£150

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

14. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun

Jenine

£208

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with vertical blinds.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a city view, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the cityscape.

A bar area with various bottles and glassware, a bowl of snacks, and a selection of books on the counter.

15. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 0.8 mi from Gwanghwamun

Jarah

£159

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A modern room with a desk, two stools, a bench, a window with a view of a building, and a wall-mounted clock.

16. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 mi from Gwanghwamun

Ivy

£75

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wooden flooring, metal railings, and seating areas.

A reception area with a counter, a staircase, and a bulletin board.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

A brick building with a sign reading 'Soo Song Guest House.'

17. Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.3 mi from Gwanghwamun

Gill

£46

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, and a large window with shoji screens.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a stove and teapot.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area, and a wall with vertical slats.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a central column, and a seating area with stools.

18. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 0.6 mi from Gwanghwamun

Naasira

£203

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A building with a sign reading "Small House Big Door."

A red sign with the text "Small House Big Door" on a building facade.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with white walls, black flooring, and a ceiling with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.

A hotel corridor with a red elevator, a SHRD Hotel sign, and an emergency exit sign.

19. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun

kelsang

£127

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern interior with large windows, a wooden bath area, and a view of tall buildings.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a sofa.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A modern restaurant with a view of a cityscape at night.

20. Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Sogong-dong, 0.8 mi from Gwanghwamun

Asther H

£167

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,020 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,081 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,244 reviews	View
Hotel Midcity Myeongdong	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Sunbee Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

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THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, beautiful room, close to food court and restaurants, shops, and cafes. Excellent gym and sauna. Floor outside can be very slippery when wet, so need to be extra careful."

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8/10 Good

"Great location near Insadong Street, Anjuk station and Jongno station. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Western outlets, Netflix on demand. Small but well designed room and bathroom. Great 4 night stay."

Somerset Palace Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"J’ai vraiment aimé cet hôtel! Cartier tranquille, avec le temple à proximité. Vraiment une belle hôtel"

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"The Best Stay Ever!!!"

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"My mom and aunt said the hotel was very nice and they enjoyed their stay there. My mom typically doesn't sleep well but did while she was there for 3 weeks."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"modern, spacious and clean. good selection of food for breakfast"

New Seoul Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed at this property two separate times. Both times were in the Superior Double rooms. Both stays the room was very clean and A/C worked very well. I found the price point to be appropriate considering the location and amenities. Staff was also very polite and professional. I found it was really close to shopping, great restaurants and can walk to the main tourist areas of Myeongdong such as the night market. Gwanghwamun Square is also relatively close. Catching the subway was relatively easy as there are different stops for the various lines. Overall, I truly enjoyed this hotel; and will definitely return on my next trip to Seoul."

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A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and tiled eaves, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

National Palace Museum of Korea

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

Statue of Sejong the Great

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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 holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dongwha Duty Free Shop. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour 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 travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Kumho Museum of Art

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Hanbok Museum

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

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Daelim Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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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, take a look at the 317 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options close by include Hotel Gracery Seoul and THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gwanghwamun?

Expedia has 317 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gwanghwamun.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Gwanghwamun.

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, Alive Museum Insadong or Seoul Museum of Art. 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, Myeongdong Theater and Chongdong 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 area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun hotels

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

2. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

4. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

5. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

6. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

7. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

8. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

9. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

10. Orakai Insadong Suites

11. GLOCALOCA

12. N285 Hotel Insadong

13. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

14. Moxy Seoul Insadong

15. UH Continental SeoulCenter

16. HOTEL LETS Pop

17. Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

18. UH Suite Central Seoul

19. Small House Big Door Myeongdong

20. Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Somerset Palace Seoul

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

New Seoul Hotel

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun

National Palace Museum of Korea

Statue of Sejong the Great

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

Gallery Hyundai

Kumho Museum of Art

Hanbok Museum

Daelim Museum

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