10 best hotels in Gwanghwamun









- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Family room
- Luggage storage
Excellent
12686 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Airport transfer
- Family room
- Kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Balcony/Terrace
Excellent
1014 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Free parking
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Kitchen
Excellent
1126 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Family room
- Kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Garden
- Breakfast
- Tours
Very good
358 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Shared kitchen
- Contactless check-in/out
- Laundry
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning in public area
- Heating
- Shared lounge/TV area
4 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Family room
- Garden
- Breakfast
- Tours
- Laundry
- Non-smoking rooms
Exceptional
13 reviews









- Check-in [24-hour]
- Kitchen
- Board games
- Toiletries
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen basics (cookware, oils, condiments)
- Stove
Very good
2 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Express check-in/check-out
- Family room
- Luggage storage
- Garden
- Tours
- Car park [nearby]
- Laundry
Excellent
144 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Airport transfer
- Family room
- Shared kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Balcony/Terrace
Excellent
101 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Pool with view
- Free parking
- Spa
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar
Exceptional
1113 reviews
Where to stay in Gwanghwamun
Gwanghwamun hotels & accommodations

We enjoyed our 14 days stay in this hotel. The service, amenities, and most specially the location was perfect. The hotel is very near to Insadong, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun Square. Also, Gangnam is only 10,000 won taxi ride, around 15-20 minutes only. Will definitely stay here again this December! However, the only bad thing about this hotel and for other hotels in Seou...

Although it took us ~10 mins to find (there are many hanok houses all together), it was a great choice of accommodation for our night in Seoul! The staff were smiley and accommodating, helpfully explaining the layout and how to lock the doors, and happy to give my mum an extra futon. The place itself is all beautiful brown wood, with almost paper-like walls. You’re pro...

We booked this hanok because of it’s lovation and private bathroom. .. both did not disappoint. The location is great, right up a lane with a craft beer bar and cute restaurants and boutiques. Walkable to Insadong, The hanok village, and the metro. The bathroom was new and very clean. We couldn’t access our room when we arrived early but the staff were super friendly ...

Bibimbap hanok guest house is located at Jongno-3-ga station (purple line) exit 4. it's just a cross over the street from the station exit, alley right turn straight. station has an escalator which makes it convenient for luggage. it's walkable distance to Tapgol Park, and a good base to start touring the palaces from Jongmyo shrine, Changdeokgung,Bukchon Village, Gyeo...

The facilities in general are rather old, but it's the largest room in Seoul for the price, and it's a resident type full option, so it's good to cook. Above all, it is very accessible to tourists because it is just around the corner of Gwanghwamun, Bukchon, Jogye Temple, and Insa-dong.

We arrived late in the evening and Sophia came out to greet us and made us feel very welcome. we had 2 rooms between 3 of us, very simply furnished with futons and Koren cabinets. The rooms were clean and air conditioned. The mechanism for securing a Hanok room is a bit tricky if you are in a hurry, but we got the hang of it after 3 nights! The rooms are set around a s...

If you want to be among the first to enter Gyeongbokgung in the morning, then this is the place for you to stay as the guesthouse is just right next to it. The guesthouse does have rooftop access and the panoramic view up there overlooking Gyeongbokgung, Cheongwadae (Blue House) and Bugaksan (Mount Bugak) is amazing. Bukchon Hanok Village is just a stone's throw away a...

Great experience to stay in the traditional Korean Hanok Guesthouse, warm heated room during cold winter night. Walking distance to Gyeongbokgung Palace and from there, we could walk to Gwanghwamun Square and a bit further we could reach Insadong or Bukchon Hanok Village. We arrived late due to flight delay and the host had been trying to reach us to make sure we found...

NagNe house is a boutique hotel so its a modern version of the traditional Hanoks in Korea. I really loved everything about this place, the location is perfect; very near a lot of restaurants and even the most famous ginseng chicken restaurant in the nation, its about a minute walk from the subway station, and not far away from the tourist sights. The room is clean but...

I stayed at the Side Hanok Guesthouse for three nights in December 2016. The room itself was clean and just as shown on the pictures. The internet and floor heating worked well. There were a few minor problems. The bathroom is inconvenient to use and not very clean, it constantly smells like urine. In addition, the ceiling of the Hanok was unstable, and bits of rubb...

Soo Song is great place to stay. It is conveniently located and it is clean. They give you fresh towels and bottled water everyday. The best part about this place is the staff. They are incredibly friendly and helpful. They will go out of their way. I needed a knife to cut some fruit and the manager gave me his own to use. When I needed directions to the nearest sub...

It was one of the best lodgment I've ever had. 88GuesthouseNcafe is located near the heard of Seoul city, so transportation access cannot be better. It has newly opened, so everything in the room/bathroom is literally in mint condition with NEW ROOM SMELL. Price is very reasonable, given stuffs free of charge, including breakfast, Wi-Fi, copy/fax, wecome drinks. It is...

Guesthouse is located in a really quiet and nice neighborhood plus it's close to the Gyeongbokgung subway stop. Bathrooms are pretty small. Before you go to sleep, make sure the bug screens are setup at the windows or a bunch of mosquitoes will come in.

I stayed here with my family from USA for 3 nights. The house was clean, pretty and quite. Kids loved hot stone beds. It takes only 3 minutes to Kyuongbok-gung, 5 minutes to subway station. there are many interesting cafe, restaurants and stores around the house. The hostess was really kind and freindly. She's also a good cook. She made great breakfast to u...

Location : Ohbok Hanok is about 10-15 mins walk (depends on your pace) from Anguk Railway Station Exit 1 or Bus stop 6011 (airport bus) (you can also find the location map on its website). It is just 2 min walk from National Museum of Modern Art and 10-15 min walk from other sightseeing places e.g. Sam Cheon Dong area, Gyeongbukgong Palace, Insadong, etc. Room ...

If you ever wanted to stay in a traditional Korean house---a Hanok, this is a great place to do it. Although a hanok is similar to a Ryokan Inn, it is different in that the wooden floors are heated, although now it's done with electric heat rather than wood. It's really quite comfortable. There is a plethora of things to do close by, including innumerable Korean rest...

The room has a private toilet but it's really small. For those who are 1.65m tall, be warned, make sure you lower your head when entering or exiting to avoid hitting the door edge! Nonetheless, the place is located in the midst of eateries where locals are seen going to chill out after work. Overall, the place is worth the price you pay for a central location!

Thanks for the take care from landlady!She's so nice to toke us to Jingfugong,and promised to sent us to the subway station at 7am ,but unfortantly,we must went to the station earlier,so we went to there by taxi. Thd landlady did not get our notes,waited us for a hour!So sorry for her,and so appreciate to her kind!

Wonderful host, room, breakfasts, and neighborhood--perfect alternative to tourist hotels. Besides being gracious and friendly, host gives great travel & shopping advice and provides a fascinating walking tour of the neighborhood in the throes of change, revealing things I would never have found or noticed myself. The neighborhood is a mix of artsy and Old Seoul--alle...

I am looking for excuses to stay at this hostel again. Went here with a group of 5 and we stayed in a room for 6. The staff is friendly/helpful and speaks English. The hostel is quaint and modern and includes a few balconies/terraces that would be fun to occupy during warmer weather. I'd recommend this place to anyone!

I love this guesthouse so much. It's so clean and equipped with basic facilities. Feels like my own house. Never thought that that we will have tv, side table, rack and even a hairdryer in our room since the picture was only showing the bed (which acceptable enough considering how much I pay). I'm also particular on the cleanliness of toilet and it didn't disappoint me...

Nice and helpful owner. Owner have prepare some direction/guide for us go to attractions location.(Many is walking distance only) The house is full furniture like a home. You can cook or BBQ in the house. You also can get fresh food ingredients near the house just 5min walking distance. Toilet is clean and owner prepare a lot tower for us. Floor have heater, so dun wor...
Cheap places to stay in Gwanghwamun

Guesthouse is located in a really quiet and nice neighborhood plus it's close to the Gyeongbokgung subway stop. Bathrooms are pretty small. Before you go to sleep, make sure the bug screens are setup at the windows or a bunch of mosquitoes will come in.

I love this guesthouse so much. It's so clean and equipped with basic facilities. Feels like my own house. Never thought that that we will have tv, side table, rack and even a hairdryer in our room since the picture was only showing the bed (which acceptable enough considering how much I pay). I'm also particular on the cleanliness of toilet and it didn't disappoint me...

Soo Song is great place to stay. It is conveniently located and it is clean. They give you fresh towels and bottled water everyday. The best part about this place is the staff. They are incredibly friendly and helpful. They will go out of their way. I needed a knife to cut some fruit and the manager gave me his own to use. When I needed directions to the nearest sub...

I am looking for excuses to stay at this hostel again. Went here with a group of 5 and we stayed in a room for 6. The staff is friendly/helpful and speaks English. The hostel is quaint and modern and includes a few balconies/terraces that would be fun to occupy during warmer weather. I'd recommend this place to anyone!

The room has a private toilet but it's really small. For those who are 1.65m tall, be warned, make sure you lower your head when entering or exiting to avoid hitting the door edge! Nonetheless, the place is located in the midst of eateries where locals are seen going to chill out after work. Overall, the place is worth the price you pay for a central location!

Great experience to stay in the traditional Korean Hanok Guesthouse, warm heated room during cold winter night. Walking distance to Gyeongbokgung Palace and from there, we could walk to Gwanghwamun Square and a bit further we could reach Insadong or Bukchon Hanok Village. We arrived late due to flight delay and the host had been trying to reach us to make sure we found...

If you want to be among the first to enter Gyeongbokgung in the morning, then this is the place for you to stay as the guesthouse is just right next to it. The guesthouse does have rooftop access and the panoramic view up there overlooking Gyeongbokgung, Cheongwadae (Blue House) and Bugaksan (Mount Bugak) is amazing. Bukchon Hanok Village is just a stone's throw away a...

Bibimbap hanok guest house is located at Jongno-3-ga station (purple line) exit 4. it's just a cross over the street from the station exit, alley right turn straight. station has an escalator which makes it convenient for luggage. it's walkable distance to Tapgol Park, and a good base to start touring the palaces from Jongmyo shrine, Changdeokgung,Bukchon Village, Gyeo...

Although it took us ~10 mins to find (there are many hanok houses all together), it was a great choice of accommodation for our night in Seoul! The staff were smiley and accommodating, helpfully explaining the layout and how to lock the doors, and happy to give my mum an extra futon. The place itself is all beautiful brown wood, with almost paper-like walls. You’re pro...

If you ever wanted to stay in a traditional Korean house---a Hanok, this is a great place to do it. Although a hanok is similar to a Ryokan Inn, it is different in that the wooden floors are heated, although now it's done with electric heat rather than wood. It's really quite comfortable. There is a plethora of things to do close by, including innumerable Korean rest...

NagNe house is a boutique hotel so its a modern version of the traditional Hanoks in Korea. I really loved everything about this place, the location is perfect; very near a lot of restaurants and even the most famous ginseng chicken restaurant in the nation, its about a minute walk from the subway station, and not far away from the tourist sights. The room is clean but...

I stayed at the Side Hanok Guesthouse for three nights in December 2016. The room itself was clean and just as shown on the pictures. The internet and floor heating worked well. There were a few minor problems. The bathroom is inconvenient to use and not very clean, it constantly smells like urine. In addition, the ceiling of the Hanok was unstable, and bits of rubb...

We enjoyed our 14 days stay in this hotel. The service, amenities, and most specially the location was perfect. The hotel is very near to Insadong, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun Square. Also, Gangnam is only 10,000 won taxi ride, around 15-20 minutes only. Will definitely stay here again this December! However, the only bad thing about this hotel and for other hotels in Seou...

I stayed here with my family from USA for 3 nights. The house was clean, pretty and quite. Kids loved hot stone beds. It takes only 3 minutes to Kyuongbok-gung, 5 minutes to subway station. there are many interesting cafe, restaurants and stores around the house. The hostess was really kind and freindly. She's also a good cook. She made great breakfast to u...

It was one of the best lodgment I've ever had. 88GuesthouseNcafe is located near the heard of Seoul city, so transportation access cannot be better. It has newly opened, so everything in the room/bathroom is literally in mint condition with NEW ROOM SMELL. Price is very reasonable, given stuffs free of charge, including breakfast, Wi-Fi, copy/fax, wecome drinks. It is...

Wonderful host, room, breakfasts, and neighborhood--perfect alternative to tourist hotels. Besides being gracious and friendly, host gives great travel & shopping advice and provides a fascinating walking tour of the neighborhood in the throes of change, revealing things I would never have found or noticed myself. The neighborhood is a mix of artsy and Old Seoul--alle...

Thanks for the take care from landlady!She's so nice to toke us to Jingfugong,and promised to sent us to the subway station at 7am ,but unfortantly,we must went to the station earlier,so we went to there by taxi. Thd landlady did not get our notes,waited us for a hour!So sorry for her,and so appreciate to her kind!

The facilities in general are rather old, but it's the largest room in Seoul for the price, and it's a resident type full option, so it's good to cook. Above all, it is very accessible to tourists because it is just around the corner of Gwanghwamun, Bukchon, Jogye Temple, and Insa-dong.

We arrived late in the evening and Sophia came out to greet us and made us feel very welcome. we had 2 rooms between 3 of us, very simply furnished with futons and Koren cabinets. The rooms were clean and air conditioned. The mechanism for securing a Hanok room is a bit tricky if you are in a hurry, but we got the hang of it after 3 nights! The rooms are set around a s...

We booked this hanok because of it’s lovation and private bathroom. .. both did not disappoint. The location is great, right up a lane with a craft beer bar and cute restaurants and boutiques. Walkable to Insadong, The hanok village, and the metro. The bathroom was new and very clean. We couldn’t access our room when we arrived early but the staff were super friendly ...

Nice and helpful owner. Owner have prepare some direction/guide for us go to attractions location.(Many is walking distance only) The house is full furniture like a home. You can cook or BBQ in the house. You also can get fresh food ingredients near the house just 5min walking distance. Toilet is clean and owner prepare a lot tower for us. Floor have heater, so dun wor...

Location : Ohbok Hanok is about 10-15 mins walk (depends on your pace) from Anguk Railway Station Exit 1 or Bus stop 6011 (airport bus) (you can also find the location map on its website). It is just 2 min walk from National Museum of Modern Art and 10-15 min walk from other sightseeing places e.g. Sam Cheon Dong area, Gyeongbukgong Palace, Insadong, etc. Room ...
4-star hotels in Gwanghwamun

We enjoyed our 14 days stay in this hotel. The service, amenities, and most specially the location was perfect. The hotel is very near to Insadong, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun Square. Also, Gangnam is only 10,000 won taxi ride, around 15-20 minutes only. Will definitely stay here again this December! However, the only bad thing about this hotel and for other hotels in Seou...

The facilities in general are rather old, but it's the largest room in Seoul for the price, and it's a resident type full option, so it's good to cook. Above all, it is very accessible to tourists because it is just around the corner of Gwanghwamun, Bukchon, Jogye Temple, and Insa-dong.
Luxury hotels in Gwanghwamun

Staffs tried their best to make our stay comfortable. We left the hotel for airport on 3 Oct. Unfortunately, one million protest was held. Streets near Four Seasons packed with protestants. The car which we arranged for going to the airport could not get into the hotel as well. Valet packing staffs looked for different solutions and finally managed to send us to the a...
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Frequently asked questions
What's the average price of a hotel in Gwanghwamun?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Gwanghwamun is USD 135. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Gwanghwamun is USD 142. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Gwanghwamun is USD 500.
What's the average price of a hotel in Gwanghwamun this weekend?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Gwanghwamun this weekend is USD 110. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Gwanghwamun this weekend is USD 125. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Gwanghwamun this weekend is USD 501.
What's the average price of a hotel in Gwanghwamun tonight?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Gwanghwamun tonight is USD 171. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Gwanghwamun tonight is USD 123. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Gwanghwamun tonight is USD 500.
What are the best hotels in Gwanghwamun near Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Verified travelers to Gwanghwamun who stayed near Gyeongbokgung Palace have given top reviews to Jongno Tongin 1939 Hanok Stay, Nostalgia Hanokhotel and Numaru Stay - Luxury Private Hanoks in Seochon, Seoul.
What are the best hotels in Gwanghwamun near Jogyesa Temple?
Verified travelers to Gwanghwamun who stayed near Jogyesa Temple have given top reviews to Half rest hostel Jongno Insa, GLOCALOCA GwangHwaMun and Gung Guesthouse.
What are the best hotels in Gwanghwamun near Gwanghwamun Gate?
Verified travelers to Gwanghwamun who stayed near Gwanghwamun Gate have given top reviews to Jongno Tongin 1939 Hanok Stay, GLOCALOCA GwangHwaMun and Nostalgia Hanokhotel.
What are the most popular hotels in Gwanghwamun?
Some of our most popular hotels in Gwanghwamun are Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun (Myeongdong), Somerset Palace Seoul and Soo Song Guesthouse.
What are the best hotels in Gwanghwamun for couples?
Hotels in Gwanghwamun that are highly rated by couples include Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun (Myeongdong), Somerset Palace Seoul and Soo Song Guesthouse.
What are the best hotels in Gwanghwamun for families?
Hotels in Gwanghwamun that are highly rated by families include Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun (Myeongdong), Somerset Palace Seoul and Soo Song Guesthouse.
What hotels in Gwanghwamun have the best views?
Verified travelers to Gwanghwamun have given top reviews for the views at Bukchon Sosunjae Hanok Guesthouse, Ohbok Hanok Guesthouse and Gongsimga Hanok Guesthouse.
What hotels in Gwanghwamun have the best breakfast?
Verified travelers to Gwanghwamun have given top reviews for the breakfast at Somerset Palace Seoul, Bukchon Sosunjae Hanok Guesthouse and Goong Guesthouse Gwanghwamun.
