The Best Hotels Closest to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju - 2026 Updated Prices

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A traditional wooden building with a covered walkway and benches.

A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat rooms, a wooden interior, and a koi pond.

A wooden pergola structure with a stone wall and a tree in the background.

A person sitting at a table with a view of a night landscape through a wooden-framed window.

1. Soyeonjae hanokstay

Hwangnam-dong, 1.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

"The absolutely BEST place to stay in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea! The entire property was spotless clean and extremely comfortable and well maintained room. The location is no more than a 10 mintue walk into "town" and is located directly next to the most adorable coffee and pastry shop. The owner "Sang" could not hae been kinder and more helpful. I would highly encourage a stay at Soyeonjae hanokstay!"

Keely

Rp2.957.862

Rp3.253.648 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern restaurant with a wooden ceiling, black tables, and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a sleek design, a visible control panel, and a towel rack.

A modern business hotel with a prominent entrance, a cafe, and a parking area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a large mirror.

2. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sandra

Rp1.277.797

Rp1.405.577 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern lobby with a central column, seating area with tables and chairs, and a glass wall on one side.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a kettle and cups, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a parking garage in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with two seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign for the Gyeongju Korea Mini Hotel.

3. 141 Mini Hotel

Hwango-dong, 1.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gerard

Rp785.182

Rp950.070 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden partition, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and green tiled walls.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a sign with both English and Korean text, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "Hotel Coolstay," and a reception counter.

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

4. Coolstay Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Leza

Rp864.972

Rp951.469 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A kitchen counter with two frying pans, a basket of eggs, a bottle of oil, and a portable stove.

A hotel corridor with a dining area featuring a long table and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a computer monitor on a desk.

A hallway with a dining area, kitchen, and a lamp.

5. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 1.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Madelin

Rp709.883

Rp780.871 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A buffet with various food items and beverages, including yogurt, fruits, and a pitcher of orange juice.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a string of lights, and a view of distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a glass-enclosed shower area, and a dark door.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden facade and illuminated signage.

6. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

Hwango-dong, 1.9 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Brian

Rp901.558

Rp991.714 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A traditional building with multiple windows and a tiled roof.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and wooden beams, surrounded by a gravel courtyard with a view of distant mountains.

A traditional building with a wooden balcony, a gravel driveway, and a small garden area.

A room with a wooden floor, a bed with multiple pillows, a television, and a small cabinet.

7. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

Hwangnam-dong, 2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Jacob

Rp1.183.143

Rp1.301.457 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An open wooden door leading to a traditional Japanese-style garden with a wooden deck and a view of a building with a tiled roof.

A breakfast table with fruit and a glass of juice, a window with curtains, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden pathway leading to a view of a pagoda and trees.

8. Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

Wolseong-dong, 1.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ashley

Rp1.422.611

Rp1.564.872 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a small seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a small table, a mirror, and a vanity with toiletries.

9. Sugar Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Vittoria

Rp709.880

Rp780.875 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A balcony with a string of hanging lights, a potted plant, and a view of city buildings.

A modern room with a wooden desk, a woven chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted speaker.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, string lights, and a city view at dusk.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "GRIDT Hotel & home."

10. Gridt Hotel

Seonggeon-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Katherine

Rp1.045.894

Rp1.150.483 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

11. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Franziska

Rp931.720

Rp1.024.892 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A reception desk with a sign reading "Ciel mini hotel" and various potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a visible emergency exit sign, and a polished floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a projection screen displaying a person.

12. Ciel Mini Hotel

Seongdong-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Nina

Rp759.532

Rp835.485 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A hallway with a brick wall, an elevator, and a mural depicting a rural scene.

A modern hotel lobby with a large abstract painting, a Christmas tree, and gift boxes.

A rooftop terrace with artificial grass, outdoor seating including chairs and a hanging chair, umbrellas, and a view of the cityscape.

13. Hotel Rein

Seonggeon-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Suki

Rp842.395

Rp926.634 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a TV, and a bathroom with a shower.

Hotel The CIEL with a reception area, a car parked outside, and a 'Do you have a reservation?' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a table with chairs, a wooden herringbone wall, and a poster on the wall.

A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the street through the glass door.

14. The Ciel Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sungmin

Rp709.906

Rp780.897 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a glass door entrance, a cactus centerpiece, and a large potted plant.

A modern reception area with marble flooring, a reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted information board, and a seating area with a chair.

15. Gyeongju hotel namu

Hwango-dong, 2.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Kalen

Rp844.768

Rp929.245 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern interior with a central illuminated structure, a staircase, and a projection screen displaying a purple landscape.

A Giverny Hotel corridor with tables and chairs, a large illuminated screen displaying a cherry blossom tree, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.

A hotel with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a paved entrance area.

16. Giverny Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Agnes Cecilia Smith

Rp1.376.090

Rp1.513.699 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern interior with a central chandelier, round seating, and a projector screen in the background.

A room with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by various plants and a small side table.

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

17. Denbasta heritage Hotel

Hwango-dong, 2.1 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Jeeyeon

Rp927.092

Rp1.019.801 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A room with a bed, a door, and a television on a stand.

A small, round table with two chairs, all in a metallic pink color, positioned in a corner with a wooden floor and a stone wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a window with blinds.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, a bench, and a small Christmas tree.

18. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

Hwangnam-dong, 1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ivy

Rp1.437.519

Rp1.581.271 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A building with a large illuminated sign reading "POVERTA".

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a modern headboard with a textured pattern, and a bedside table with a phone.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a bedside table.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a bathtub, and grey tiled walls.

19. POVERTA STAY HOTEL

Hwango-dong, 2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Patrick

Rp1.441.618

Rp1.585.780 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A brick building with a sign for 'Guest House NamU' and a cafe. There are potted plants and umbrellas outside.

A café with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A room with wooden panel walls, large windows with red curtains, and a stack of white pillows.

A café with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a menu board in the background.

20. Namu Guesthouse - Hostel

Hwango-dong, 1.9 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

FUMIAKI

Rp644.222

Rp779.508 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Soyeonjae hanokstay	9.6 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju	9.4 Exceptional 420 reviews	View
141 Mini Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 696 reviews	View
Coolstay Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju	9.2 Wonderful 94 reviews	View

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Location of this hotel is very conenient to reach every interesting and historical points. Room was clean, Staffs are kind and smiling, Breakfast is good. Lot of parking spaces."

Soi Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved everything about the property. The host was incredibly welcoming, responsive and helpful. Great location with sites, restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. Zero negative to say. Perfect stay. ❤️"

Gyeongju city hotel

8/10 Good

"Modern hotel, spacious rooms and very clean"

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

10/10 Excellent

"The owners made me feel welcomed , they are very attentive and good people. Thank you for the hospitality."

HanokInn

10/10 Excellent

"The hosts were very helpful, welcoming, Great Breakfast It was good to experience Hanok living ."

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good location near the bus terminal and not too far from the main tourist spots. Hotel is a bit outdated however room was big and spacious. We only wished the bathrooms were a bit cleaner, some of the glass walls were dirty. Burger King, Starbucks and McDonald's are all pretty close."

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel with super helpful staff. Good breakfast too. Parking is really easy."

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

8/10 Good

"Everything was good. The one problem we had was with the AC which was very hard to manage. So we were either freezing or hot."

Ohsudang Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"The property was in a great central location. Sue was very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed. Definitely would recommend this place!"

Other attractions near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gyeongju National Museum

9.0/10 (272 reviews)

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

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A stone tower with a small opening at the top, surrounded by a sandy area with benches and trees.

Cheomseongdae

9.0/10 (475 reviews)

A National Treasure of Korea, this ancient astronomical observatory, in the shape of a big bottle, is the oldest one of its kind in East Asia.

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A tree with bare branches in a grassy area surrounded by dense green foliage.

Gyerim Forest

Read the mythical story behind this nature reserve in Gyeongju, go for a stroll beneath ancient trees and take a seat to relax in solitude.

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A stone lion statue in a park with a traditional building in the background.

Bunhwangsa Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Visit the “Fragrant Emperor Temple” in Gyeongju to see one of the oldest pagodas in Korea and admire the ancient Buddha images.

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Half Moon Fortress

8.2/10 (10 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju with a stop at Half Moon Fortress. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

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Hwangnyongsaji

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju when you spend time at Hwangnyongsaji. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

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Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju when you spend time at Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District.

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Bunhwangsa Pagoda

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Bunhwangsa Pagoda in Gyeongju. Amble within the forests or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond is located in Gyeongju, a historic area that travellers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 33 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Soi Hanok Stay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house offers free WiFi and memory foam beds. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Other good options within a short distance include Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay and 141 Mini Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

What can I see and do near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Gyeongju National Museum, Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art and Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Cheomseongdae, Woljeong Bridge and Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Daereungwon Royal Tomb and Gyeongju National Park.

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Our top choices for Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond hotels

1. Soyeonjae hanokstay

2. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

3. 141 Mini Hotel

4. Coolstay Hotel

5. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

6. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

7. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

8. Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

9. Sugar Hotel

10. Gridt Hotel

11. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

12. Ciel Mini Hotel

13. Hotel Rein

14. The Ciel Hotel

15. Gyeongju hotel namu

16. Giverny Hotel

17. Denbasta heritage Hotel

18. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

19. POVERTA STAY HOTEL

20. Namu Guesthouse - Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

Soi Hanok Stay

Gyeongju city hotel

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

HanokInn

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

Ohsudang Hanok Stay

Other attractions near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gyeongju National Museum

Cheomseongdae

Gyerim Forest

Bunhwangsa Temple

Half Moon Fortress

Hwangnyongsaji

Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District

Bunhwangsa Pagoda

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