Hotels near Gyeongbok Palace

Exploring Gyeongbok Palace

Known as the Palace of Shining Celebration in English, the magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace was completed in 1623. Built during the reign of King Taejo, the palace is a tribute to the permanent happiness and prosperity of Korea's kings, their children and the people of the nation. Visitors can get to the palace on the underground by taking line 5 to Gwanghwamun and following exit 6.

Accommodations near Gyeongbok Palace

There is a range of options for all travellers such as Wifi equipped amenities, gym, fitness centres, and complimentary breakfast. The most popular hotel in Seoul is the Chiwoonjung, which has been booked &TravellersChoiceBooked1 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Oh My Guesthouse in Seoul as it has been reserved &TravellersChoiceBooked2 times.

Sightseeing near Gyeongbok Palace

- Korea House

A visit to Korea House is the perfect place to start immersing yourself in Korean culture. Korea House serves traditional court cuisine in a traditional and typical Korean setting. Guests can also view the Arts Performance which has been running for more than 32 years, presenting typical Korean performances.

- Lotte World

Seoul's answer to Disneyland is packed with attractions and popular with families. Featuring parades of characters and plenty of rides, this is a good place to visit after dark. Taking underground rail Line 2 or 8 to Jamsil and following exit 3 is the easiest way to reach Lotte World.

Transportation near Gyeongbok Palace

The easiest way to get around Seoul is by taking the subway, as there is an extensive system with links right across the city. While the subway is the fastest and most convenient way to travel around the city, visitors who want to see the sights often choose to travel by bus as this is an easy an affordable way to travel and takes visitors on routes past major attractions.