Twin Rooms Near Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung: 8 Hotels Including Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun and Insadong

Published 2026-09-20

If you want to travel between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung on foot or by a single subway stop, the Jongno, Insadong, and Gwanghwamun area is the natural base. Around Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) and Anguk Station (Line 3), the nearest stations to each palace, there are several hotels whose official sites confirm twin room availability. Here they are, compared by nearest palace, twin room type, approximate rate, and official site, using the same criteria throughout.

Hotel Name	Nearest Palace	Twin Room Type	Approximate Rate	Official Site
Long Weekend Haus DDP	Outside walking distance (DDP area, subway access)	Suite (1 to 3 bedrooms, sleeps 2 to 8, no dedicated twin room)	Not listed	Official page
Amid Hotel Seoul	5 min walk from Anguk Station, 1.0 km from Changdeokgung, about 10 min walk from Gwanghwamun	Twin	From ¥15,634 (observed Sep 2026)	Official site
ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong	13 to 15 min walk to Gyeongbokgung	Superior Twin (2 beds)	From ₩83,583 (observed Sep 2026)	Official site
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong	3 min walk from Anguk Station, 5 min walk from Jonggak Station	Standard Twin	From US$116 (observed Sep 2026)	Official site
Orakai Daehangno Hotel	Within 1 km of Changgyeonggung (neighboring Changdeokgung also within walking distance), 2.2 km from Gyeongbokgung	Standard Twin	From US$320 (observed Sep 2026)	Official site
Somerset Palace Seoul	5 min walk from Gwanghwamun Station, within 10 min walk of Gwanghwamun/Gyeongbokgung	Twin (with kitchenette)	From US$132 (observed Sep 2026)	Official site
Moxy Seoul Insadong	15 to 18 min walk to Gyeongbokgung	Twin	From US$92 (observed Sep 2026)	Official site
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun	Close to Gwanghwamun	Standard Twin (260 sq ft)	From US$69 (observed Sep 2026)	Official site

Amid Hotel Seoul

Amid Hotel Seoul (38 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu) is located in Insadong, about a 5 minute walk (roughly 0.46 km) from Anguk Station on Line 3, about 1.0 km from Changdeokgung, and about a 10 minute walk from Gwanghwamun, and its official site confirms twin room availability. It faces the main Insadong street, making it easy to walk to antique shops and traditional tea houses. The approximate twin room rate is from ¥15,634 (observed September 2026, listed on Tour.ne.jp). Being close to both Gyeongbokgung Station and Anguk Station, it works well as a base for touring both palaces in a single day.

Long Weekend Haus DDP

Long Weekend Haus DDP (15-3 Ssangnim-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul) is based in the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) area, with 12 suite rooms (101 to 702) offering 1 to 3 bedrooms and sleeping 2 to 8 guests (per the longweekendhaus.com room chart, reconfirmed 2026-09-14). It is not within walking distance of Gyeongbokgung or Changdeokgung, so reaching either palace requires the subway. Even so, some trip styles suit it well. The 202, 302, and 402 "Mar Suites" have 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 44 sqm, sleeping up to 6, while the 702 "Penthouse" has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 69 sqm, sleeping up to 8 (reconfirmed on the official page 2026-09-14; other room types sleep up to 4). This makes it a candidate for two couples who want separate bedrooms, or a group of 6 to 8 who want to stay together under one roof. Check-in is via self-service kiosk from 15:00, and check-out is at 11:00. The property is entirely non-smoking, does not allow pets, offers free Wi-Fi, and under the flexible rate plan cancellations are free up to 14 days before check-in. Trip.com's aggregate rating is 9.5/10 (66 reviews, checked 2026-09-14). For itineraries that extend beyond the palaces to DDP, Gwangjang Market, Euljiro, and Myeongdong, this multi-bedroom base is worth considering as a hub.

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (31 Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu) has rooms that were renovated in 2025, and it is about a 13 to 15 minute walk from Gyeongbokgung. It sits right in front of the Ikseon-dong hanok village, making it easy to walk to Myeongdong and Insadong as well. Room types include a Superior Twin with two beds, with an approximate rate from ₩83,583 (observed September 2026). Since it's a bit of a walk to Gyeongbokgung, it suits couples who want to spend more time exploring Insadong and Ikseon-dong on foot.

Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong

Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong (formerly Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong) is a 301-room hotel occupying the 5th floor and above of the "Annyeong Insadong" mixed-use mall, a 3 minute walk from Anguk Station and about a 5 minute walk from Jonggak Station. Rooms include a Standard Twin, with an approximate rate from US$116 (observed September 2026). Since dining and shopping are available within the mall itself, there's less need to go outside on rainy days or for early departures. Anguk Station also serves as the nearest station to Changdeokgung, and Gyeongbokgung is just one stop away on the same line.

Orakai Daehangno Hotel

Orakai Daehangno Hotel, BW Signature Collection (Daehangno, Jongno-gu) sits right next to Hyehwa Station, within 1 km of neighboring Changgyeonggung, with Changdeokgung, which borders it, also within walking distance. Gyeongbokgung is about 2.2 km away, a distance where the subway is the practical choice. This 232-room hotel offers three standard room types, Double (queen bed), Twin, and Ondol, with specifications available on the official page. The approximate rate is from US$320 (observed September 2026). It suits itineraries that walk Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung first, then take a break in the Daehangno cafe district.

Somerset Palace Seoul

Somerset Palace Seoul (Jongno-gu) is a serviced apartment style hotel about a 5 minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5, within a 10 minute walk of Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung, and about 0.8 km from Insadong. It opened in 2005 and was renovated in 2018, with 353 rooms across 18 floors. All rooms are residence style, equipped with a kitchenette and washing machine, and twin rooms are available. For long stays or trips with young children, being able to do laundry and simple cooking reduces the burden of luggage and eating out. The approximate rate is from US$132 (observed September 2026). Since you can walk directly from Gwanghwamun Square to Gyeongbokgung, it's easy to time an early morning entry.

Moxy Seoul Insadong

Moxy Seoul Insadong is located in the heart of Insadong, right in front of the Ikseon-dong hanok village, about a 15 to 18 minute walk (roughly 1.9 km) from Gyeongbokgung. As a Marriott property it offers twin rooms, and its breakfast buffet, which includes both Western and Korean dishes, has a good reputation. The approximate rate is from US$92 (observed September 2026). Since it's a somewhat longer walk to Gyeongbokgung, it suits couples or groups of friends who prioritize evening food strolls in Insadong and Ikseon-dong.

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun is a 338-room business hotel close to Gwanghwamun. Its Standard Twin room measures 260 square feet (about 24 sqm) and sleeps 2. Rooms come equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a down duvet, a bathrobe, and a bathroom with a bidet, though bathroom type varies by room, some with a shower booth only and others with a bathtub. Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 12:00. The approximate rate is from US$69 (observed September 2026). The short morning walk from Gwanghwamun Square to Gyeongbokgung means even a late check-in won't interfere with visiting the palace the next morning.

Sources: Long Weekend Haus DDP official page (room chart, check-in conditions)

Sources: Long Weekend Haus Trip.com aggregate rating

Sources: Amid Hotel Seoul official site

Sources: Amid Hotel Seoul approximate rates (Tour.ne.jp)

Sources: ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong official page (Accor)

Sources: ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong approximate rates

Sources: Nine Tree by Parnas official site

Sources: Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong approximate rates (Priceline)

Sources: Orakai Daehangno Hotel official room page

Sources: Orakai Daehangno Hotel approximate rates

Sources: Somerset Palace Seoul official page (Ascott)

Sources: Somerset Palace Seoul approximate rates