10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Gwanghwamun in Seoul from NZ$133

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

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

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

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

1. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

SEUNG YEON

NZ$964

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

2. Hans House

0.5 km from Gwanghwamun

Mikwi

NZ$176

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

Mahajabin

NZ$916

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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 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.

4. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun

Erfan

NZ$290

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a counter with a plant.

A rooftop terrace with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and modern buildings in the background.

5. STAY OHANA

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Vittoria

NZ$205

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 spacious interior with wooden ceiling beams, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

6. Hanok Hotel DAAM

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun

Betty

NZ$190

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

7. HOTEL LETS Pop

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghwamun

Ivy

NZ$133

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 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.

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

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun

Dwight

NZ$252

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

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

9. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Eduard

NZ$359

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

10. Orakai Insadong Suites

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Roxanne

NZ$447

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

11. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun

Diana

NZ$439

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a central lounge area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

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.

12. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

Kitty

NZ$448

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

13. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Ludwig Rafael

NZ$382

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with numbered doors, a carpeted floor, and recessed lighting.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a small table with a kettle.

14. Stayz437 Jongno

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Carla

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

15. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.1 km from Gwanghwamun

"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

NZ$235

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 hotel corridor with a sign indicating the Welcome Desk.

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

16. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Brian

NZ$292

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, a standing lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

17. Hotel Rawa

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

Lee

NZ$238

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hot spring bath with a mountain mural, wooden beams, and a clock.

A corridor with a stone wall, wooden slats, and a sign reading "Express".

A stone waterfall feature in a bathroom with wooden tiled walls.

A buffet with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.

18. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

Insa-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun

Le Ha

NZ$284

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

19. Moxy Seoul Insadong

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun

Jenine

NZ$438

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. Koreana Hotel

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun

alfred

NZ$336

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,036 reviews	View
Hans House	9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,282 reviews	View
The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong	9.2 Wonderful 1,112 reviews	View
STAY OHANA	9.4 Exceptional 25 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Gwanghwamun

The exterior of the Four Seasons Hotel with traditional Korean architecture and modern building above.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden partitions, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, two chairs, a small table with toiletries, and a potted plant.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern design.

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Jongno-gu

NZ$1,738

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong

NZ$916

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

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

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong

NZ$409

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Jongno-gu

NZ$439

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

UH Continental SeoulCenter

Jung-gu

NZ$448

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

The Westin Josun Seoul

Jung-gu

NZ$964

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Jongno-gu

NZ$366

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Jongno-gu

NZ$290

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

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.."

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is in an extremely convenient location with a subway station around the corner, close walking distance to major attractions and markets, and a dozen food & coffee shops on the same street. The room was spacious and clean, staff were polite and spoke English. I would happily stay here again on a future trip to Seoul."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean large efficiency room, great location, nice large breakfast buffet. Close to subway and Seoul Station high speed train."

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

8/10 Good

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10/10 Excellent

"Wife and I had a wonderful stay in a spacious, quiet, clean, elegantly designed and very comfortable room with large windows overlooking the city. Staff were consistently helpful. Breakfast at both restaurants are excellent. The lobby space is beautiful. The hotel location is perfect. We are grateful to the staff and want to acknowledge the person who checked us in, our housekeeper, the bell desk and breakfast staff - thank you for a memorable stay."

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Staff are very pleasant, great location"

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and clean and laundry machine"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"A great hotel with confortable beds, nice rooms, great location and very complete breakfast buffet. Close to main attractions. Very recommendable."

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Hotel itself ideally located for most things, but even in deluxe room furniture pretty basic, but beds comfy. Breakfast was OK but no Black/Breakfast tea, only Earl Grey or fruit teas, Coffee from machine was lukewarm but if you ask for hot milk they will bring it. After a long day site-seeing was disappointed to find that there nowhere to get a drink in evening, small lounge on 17th floor but only sold spirits. oh for a glass of wine. Most of the staff had reasonable English, whereas I had no Korean, and were very helpful."

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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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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

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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. Hans House

3. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

4. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

5. STAY OHANA

6. Hanok Hotel DAAM

7. HOTEL LETS Pop

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

9. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10. Orakai Insadong Suites

11. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

12. UH Continental SeoulCenter

13. UH Suite Central Seoul

14. Stayz437 Jongno

15. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

16. GLOCALOCA

17. Hotel Rawa

18. Dormyinn EXPRESS SEOUL Insadong

19. Moxy Seoul Insadong

20. Koreana Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun

Hotels recommended for families near Gwanghwamun

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Hotel Sunbee Insadong

UH Continental SeoulCenter

The Westin Josun Seoul

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

Top Gwanghwamun Hotel Reviews

AMID HOTEL SEOUL

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Crown Park Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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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