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

1. Hotel28 Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

aidee

Rp4.796.391

Rp5.721.892 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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

A modern high-rise building with illuminated windows and a prominent Samsung Galaxy sign.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

0.3 km from Gwanghwamun Square

David John

Rp16.078.044

Rp17.685.848 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 corridor with dark walls, a patterned floor, and recessed lighting.

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

3. The Westin Josun Seoul

Sogong-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Makayla Leela

Rp8.782.125

Rp10.626.371 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

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

Meirav

Rp3.382.645

Rp3.720.905 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

5. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Myeong-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghwamun Square

carol

Rp7.836.357

Rp9.481.993 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

6. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

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

Erfan

Rp3.138.340

Rp3.452.172 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern elevator with a keyless entry system, a digital display, and a sign indicating the room number.

A modern hotel corridor with a kitchenette area featuring a coffee machine, microwave, and oven.

A narrow hallway with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a sink, and a table with chairs. An emergency exit sign is visible on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a black air conditioning unit.

7. VIA Jongno

Insa-dong, 0.9 km from Gwanghwamun Square

"Everything amazing with this room and stsy! From before checking in they were helpful with our arrival . Once we checked in Everything was great , super clean, amazing location, so comfortable beds , linen, washroom and shower.in room fridge. In lobby complimentary coffee, water, ice and cups. Amazing extra. Microwave. I recommend this place 10000% the host was super super great with everything we needed. Definitely will stay here again and recommend it. All rooms are brand new. Just recently...

Nicola

Rp994.900

Rp1.094.390 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Dwight

Rp2.594.105

Rp2.853.515 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel room with two beds, wooden paneling, and a nightstand with a vase.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a seating area with a table, and a view of a cityscape.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and a bookshelf.

9. UH Continental SeoulCenter

Sogong-dong, 0.9 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Noelle

Rp4.421.773

Rp4.863.950 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

10. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

Insa-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Diana

Rp3.764.610

Rp4.141.071 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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.

11. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Emma

Rp1.280.692

Rp1.408.761 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

12. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Myeong-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Eduard

Rp3.592.686

Rp3.951.955 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

13. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Myeong-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Arnel

Rp3.783.069

Rp4.161.376 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 snow-covered outdoor area with a Christmas tree, benches, and potted plants.

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

14. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Rich

Rp2.201.769

Rp2.421.946 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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 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.

15. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

"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

Rp2.595.999

Rp2.855.599 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel entrance with a wooden door and a sign above it.

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

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

A hotel entrance with a large sign reading 'HOTEL RAWA' and a security camera above it.

16. Hotel Rawa

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, 1.1 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Lee

Rp1.437.077

Rp1.580.785 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern hotel corridor with a reception desk, a seating area, and a reception desk with a lighted partition.

17. UH Suite Central Seoul

Myeong-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

Ludwig Rafael

Rp6.190.477

Rp6.809.525 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with blinds, and a small hourglass on the floor.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden door, a stone wall, and a lantern.

A room with a view of bamboo outside a window, a seating area, and a small table with a vase.

A person sitting on a wooden bench outside a building with traditional wooden doors and a stone wall.

18. HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

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

Ricardo

Rp1.535.238

Rp1.688.762 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 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.

19. GLOCALOCA

Sogong-dong, 0.6 km from Gwanghwamun Square

yosdany

Rp2.845.961

Rp3.130.557 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

A modern fireplace with a stone facade and a visible fire.

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

20. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

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

Connie

Rp3.566.894

Rp3.923.583 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel28 Myeongdong	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Westin Josun Seoul	9.6 Exceptional 1,037 reviews	View
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG	9.2 Wonderful 2,043 reviews	View
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울	9.4 Exceptional 2,277 reviews	View

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very convenient to major subway stop. The staff was friendly and helpful (especially with English speaking customers). The breakfast buffet was excellent and many good restaurants in the area."

Koreana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location, location, location. Staff is super friendly and property very clean."

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely big room, big shower (separated from the toilet!), just a shame there are no lighting controls from the bed - it made midnight loo visits unpredictable!"

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great and super delicious breakfast buffet everything you want to best place in the whole universe😀"

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

8/10 Good

"The Hotel is located at a convenient location, with in walking distance to many tourist areas. The room is a bit small but other than than that I did not have any major concerns."

UH Continental SeoulCenter

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were lovely, however hotel maintenance needs more improvement."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"urban hotel with the front desk located on the 11th floor. One block off the most important street in Seoul."

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"The roof top area was a lovely space to relax at the end of the day. The hotel had an abundance of umbrellas available to borrow for a brief period of rain. The location was ideal for walking to shopping and restaurants."

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

10/10 Excellent

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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 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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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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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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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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Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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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 406 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 - 더그랜드롯데 서울.

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

Expedia has 406 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. Hotel28 Myeongdong

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

3. The Westin Josun Seoul

4. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

5. THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

6. The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

7. VIA Jongno

8. AMID HOTEL SEOUL

9. UH Continental SeoulCenter

10. Hotel Sunbee Insadong

11. HOTEL LETS ABOVE

12. Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

13. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

14. Hotel Tradiup by the Designers

15. Urbanstay Boutique Ikseon

16. Hotel Rawa

17. UH Suite Central Seoul

18. HOTEL JAK Insadong by Anook

19. GLOCALOCA

20. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong

Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghwamun Square

Top Gwanghwamun Square Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

Koreana Hotel

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

The Prima Hotel Jongno Insadong

UH Continental SeoulCenter

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Midcity Myeongdong

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Other attractions near Gwanghwamun Square

Statue of Sejong the Great

Sejong Cultural Center

Ilmin Art Museum

Gwanghwamun

Sejong Gallery

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Yi Sun-sin

Dongwha Duty Free Shop

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