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A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture, a stone pathway, and a well-maintained garden with a pine tree.

A traditional courtyard with wooden structures, a central garden, and a view of the city skyline in the background.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, tatami mats, sliding doors, and a small table with a vase.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding doors.

1. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

0.7 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Andre

£1,371

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 0.7 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

SEUNG YEON

£409

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

A room with a television, a table with chairs, a sofa, a window with blinds, and a wall clock.

3. Hostel Tommy

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.8 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Peter

£48

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

4. Hans House

0.4 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Mikwi

£74

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

5. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.6 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Mahajabin

£416

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and towel rack. There is a small table with a chair and a towel rack with towels.

6. Hotel28 Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.8 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Kimberly

£252

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden structure with a traditional design, possibly a gazebo or pavilion, with a view of a garden and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams and tatami flooring, a tatami mat room with a low table and chairs, and a view of a garden with bamboo and a stone wall.

A wooden pergola structure with a view of a garden and trees.

A hallway with wooden flooring and walls, leading to a door with a sign that says "Take off your shoes and experience hanok."

7. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Betty

£80

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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, 0.5 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Cameron

£148

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.3 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Erfan

£122

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 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.

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.4 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Dwight

£133

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 0.6 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Jarah

£195

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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.

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

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

12. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.4 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Diana

£221

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern interior with a seating area, a Christmas tree, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hotel with a modern facade, a visible entrance, and a large sign for 'About Bagel'.

A modern reception area with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window with a view of greenery.

13. Hotel Vert

Myeong-dong, 0.7 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Lindsay

£166

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 coffee shop interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

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

14. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 0.8 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Arnel

£177

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

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

15. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.7 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Ivy

£59

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

0.7 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Ye Kai

£122

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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

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.

17. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Prajakta

£190

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

18. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 0.5 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Brian

£103

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and dumbbells.

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

19. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 0.6 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Roxanne

£190

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

20. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 0.5 mi from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Carla

£66

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nostalgia Hanok Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,033 reviews	View
Hostel Tommy	9.6 Exceptional 140 reviews	View
Hans House	9.4 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,274 reviews	View

Top National Museum of Korean Contemporary History Hotel Reviews

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a prime spot, just a short walk from Myeongdong and Namdaemun. The airport bus stop is only a 3-minute walk away. The staff are all super friendly and respectful. The breakfast buffet is tasty with plenty of options. The rooms are bigger than most other hotels. Highly recommended!"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Hotel is in great location close to bars, cafe and restaurants. Rooms provide kitchen,washer and dryer. Clean towels and bottled water everyday and rooms are cleaned every two days. Helpful staff and convenience 24 hour store on site as well as gym, pool table, screening room and golf play onsite. Breakfast came as a fee we decided not to have breakfast at hotel as plenty of cafes nearby with reasonable prices. We found Uber taxis very cheap on travel everywhere as well as airport if you’re a family of four."

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

8/10 Good

"The room needs to be updated, however the beds are comfortable. The staff was very nice and helpful!!"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast included could use a few more western friendly additions mackerel and Indian food first thing in the morning isn’t"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10/10 Excellent

"The Prima Hotel was very clean and luxurious! We enjoyed our stay there very much. The staff were very helpful, they even helped me book a facial for me. When we needed more amenities they were happy to help us with that as well. The hotel also has a Art Gallery located in the back and hotel guests can go for free which I really enjoyed. The location was great, it was a 20 minute walk from Myeongdong or a 9 minte taxi. Also located a 10 minute walk from two major palaces which we visited."

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful stay and very convenient location. Walking distance to a lot of shopping and activities. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Super easy check and out process"

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staffs and clean room"

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"very expose the Breakfast, the rest was excellent."

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

8/10 Good

"Por lo pagado no hay mucho que decir, si viajas buscando usar el hotel solo para dormir la ubicación es magnífica. El personal es amable , puedes dejar tus maletas si sales. La verdad no hay quejas"

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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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A nighttime cityscape with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by modern buildings and a wide, open plaza.

Gwanghwamun Square

8.8/10 (36 reviews)

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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)

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A traditional Korean palace with a multi-tiered roof, stone pathways, and a mountainous backdrop.

Gwanghwamun

8.8/10 (1,917 reviews)

Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.

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A statue in a square surrounded by modern buildings.

Yi Sun-sin

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

National Palace Museum of Korea

You can study the exhibits at National Palace Museum of Korea, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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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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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is located in a family-friendly area of Seoul 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 364 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

Adjacent to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, 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 near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

Expedia has 364 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.

What can I see and do near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

Study the collections at Alive Museum Insadong, Seoul Museum of Art or Seodaemun Prison History Museum. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwanghwamun are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater and Chongdong Theater.

How can I get to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?

You can take advantage of metro transport at Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station and Gyeongbokgung Station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for National Museum of Korean Contemporary History hotels

1. Nostalgia Hanok Hotel

2. The Westin Josun Seoul

3. Hostel Tommy

4. Hans House

5. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

6. Hotel28 Myeongdong

7. Hanok Hotel DAAM

8. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

9. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

10. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

11. UH Continental SeoulCenter

12. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

13. Hotel Vert

14. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

15. HOTEL LETS Pop

16. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

17. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

18. GLOCALOCA

19. Orakai Insadong Suites

20. Stayz437 Jongno

Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Top National Museum of Korean Contemporary History Hotel Reviews

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Hotel Gracery Seoul

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

UH Continental SeoulCenter

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Other attractions near National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Statue of Sejong the Great

Gwanghwamun Square

Sejong Cultural Center

Gwanghwamun

Yi Sun-sin

National Palace Museum of Korea

Sejong Gallery

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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