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A courtyard with a gravel path, potted plants, and a stone statue.

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned wall.

A traditional Japanese building with a patterned exterior, a large window, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy living room with a low ceiling, patterned wallpaper, and a wooden ceiling beam. There is a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a lamp.

1. HanokHanok

0.4 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Kenneth

£66

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a sink and mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern interior with a reception area, a dining space with tables and chairs, and a display of vases.

A room with a blue sofa, beige chairs, and small round tables.

2. Hotel28 Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Mahvish

£161

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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, 0.4 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

gousheng

£81

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 grand entrance with a floral archway and a central aisle leading to a stage.

4. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 0.6 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Gregory

£368

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of a waterfall.

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

5. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.5 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Mahajabin

£341

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

A gated entrance to a building with a red door, a brick wall, and potted plants.

6. Hans House

0.4 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Mikwi

£75

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

7. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.5 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Diana

£142

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.4 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Dwight

£80

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

9. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Sung Min

£94

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.4 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Cameron

£99

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Ye Kai

£76

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and curtains on the windows.

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

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

12. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

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

LaQuita

£95

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

13. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Arnel

£109

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

A modern hotel corridor with a marble wall, potted plants, and an elevator.

14. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 0.5 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Isadora

£41

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Noah Spencer

£67

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hotel corridor with a sign indicating the Welcome Desk.

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

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

16. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 0.4 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Brian

£92

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

17. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Ivy

£50

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of a high-rise building and a glass structure. There is a round table and a beige armchair.

18. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Denise

£117

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

19. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 0.3 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Toichi

£81

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

20. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 0.6 mi from Gwanghwamun Square

Conall

£238

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
HanokHanok	10.0 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Hotel28 Myeongdong	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.4 Exceptional 1,068 reviews	View
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,017 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,243 reviews	View

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

10/10 Excellent

"best place ever"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The concierge, Mr. Woo was exceptionally helpful for us"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"We were genuinely very impressed with Hotel Botanik Myeongdong. When our taxi first dropped us off, we were actually a little unsure about the entrance, as the ground-floor lift lobby is quite small. But once you reach the reception level, you start seeing how good this hotel really is. Check-in was smooth and easy. We stayed for six days in a two-bedroom room. The rooms aren’t huge, but everything is very cleverly planned and laid out. We had a living area, plenty of storage, washing machine, dryer and electric cooktop. There were no cooking utensils initially, but when I asked, the staff arranged cookware and cutlery very quickly. The main bedroom had a queen bed, TV and walk-in wardrobe, and the second bedroom worked perfectly for our daughter. Everything was extremely clean and well maintained. Every evening when we returned after a long day out, the room had been cleaned and tidied beautifully. Breakfast was very good, and the staff were attentive and helpful with all our queries, including arranging our airport taxi. They also have a reasonably priced luggage-storage facility. The location is excellent. Myeongdong is lively, convenient and close to many tourist attractions, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Overall, we were totally impressed. Next time we visit Korea, I think we already know where we want to stay!"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"The hotel has an excellent location. Breakfast choices are ample"

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"It was excellent experience, really recommend to everyone."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the fact that they had a laundry room. Free lockers for luggage storage and a free tour that was fantastic. Great location too"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, I just don’t understand how this is a 3 star hotel and not. 4/ 4.5 star hotel. Great location, clean & very helpful staff ."

Koreana Hotel

8/10 Good

"시니어한테는 너무추웠음 온도가조절이안됨 에어컨을끄고잤음"

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Great location. Staff ok. Rooms clean and modern. Good value."

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. Visit 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 travels to Seoul. Visit 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 holiday in Seoul. Visit 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 when you take a trip to Yi Sun-sin. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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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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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, take a look at the 402 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 will I be able to find close to Gwanghwamun Square?

Expedia has 402 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Gwanghwamun Square.

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, Alive Museum Insadong or Seoul Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to Gwanghwamun Square?

Nearby metro stations include Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Gwanghwamun Square hotels

1. HanokHanok

2. Hotel28 Myeongdong

3. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

4. The Westin Josun Seoul

5. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

6. Hans House

7. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

9. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

11. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

12. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

13. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

14. Stayz437 Jongno

15. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

16. GLOCALOCA

17. HOTEL LETS Pop

18. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

19. Koreana Hotel

20. Orakai Insadong Suites

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Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Koreana Hotel

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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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