Top 10 Hotels Near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju for 2026

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A traditional Korean-style building with wooden architecture, a wooden balcony, and a garden with pine trees.

A wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, a wooden porch, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a courtyard.

1. Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Hwangnam-dong, 0.8 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Janan

P6,500

P7,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

2. Coolstay Hotel

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

Mike

P5,770

P6,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

Two elevator doors with a sign above indicating the 1F level of Riverview Hotel, including standard and twin room options.

3. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

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

Lisa

P5,450

P5,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a marble accent wall.

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

A spacious lobby with a long, curved seating area and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a sofa.

4. Gyeongju city hotel

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

Claire

P4,618

P5,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 room with a wooden floor, a table with a vase of flowers, and a view through a window with curtains.

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

5. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

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

Ivy

P6,967

P7,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden sliding doors with intricate lattice designs, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A wooden gate with a number sign and two signs on it.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

6. Yettle Hanok Stay

Wolseong-dong, 0.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ashraf

P5,961

P6,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A kitchen area with a refrigerator, shelves with packaged goods, a coffee machine, and a sink.

A laundry room with two washing machines, a wooden table, and metal shelving units.

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

7. The Ciel Hotel

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

Sungmin

P2,989

P3,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large chandeliers.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'GG HOTEL' sign, a street intersection, and surrounding urban buildings.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and built-in shelving.

8. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

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

Davina

P3,595

P4,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A staircase with a wooden handrail, a marble floor, a round table with a wooden base, two potted plants, a green upholstered chair, and a mirror with a gold frame.

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

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

9. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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

carrie

P5,935

P6,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A reception area with a reception desk, a sign indicating the cafe, and a view of the parking area.

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

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

10. Hotel Rein

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

Suki

P3,138

P3,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A buffet with various food items including bananas, olives, and a glass container of peanut butter.

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

P3,353

P3,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A traditional building with multiple windows and a tiled roof.

A room with a bed, an air conditioner, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

12. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

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

Lynda

P4,249

P4,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

The exterior of the Sugar Hotel with a prominent sign, a set of double doors, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

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

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

13. Sugar Hotel

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

Vittoria

P2,762

P3,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with a string of lights, a plant, and a cityscape view.

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.

14. Gridt Hotel

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

CHLOE

P4,818

P5,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A traditional Korean courtyard with tiled roofs, stone pathways, and rock arrangements.

A traditional building with a wooden exterior and tiled roof, a stone pathway, and a snow-covered garden.

A traditional wooden structure with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with rocks and trees.

A kitchen with wooden beams, a double sink, and a toaster.

15. Gyeongju Hanok1st

Wolseong-dong, 1.5 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sebastián Alejandro

P3,824

P4,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

A lobby with a stone wall, two framed artworks, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, multiple chairs, and potted plants.

A modern office space with a wooden table, yellow sofa, and multiple chairs. There are potted plants and a computer desk with a monitor and keyboard.

16. Casa Mini Hotel

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

Harry

P2,549

P2,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

17. Ciel Mini Hotel

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

Nina

P3,631

P3,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern cafe with a stone wall, large windows, and a buffet area.

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.

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

18. Gyeongju hotel namu

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

Jack Lawrence

P3,671

P4,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a wardrobe.

19. Giverny Hotel

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

Agnes Cecilia Smith

P5,527

P6,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 room with a large bed, a small seating area with two chairs and a table, and a mirror on the wall.

20. Denbasta heritage Hotel

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

Jeeyeon

P3,648

P4,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay	9.6 Exceptional 504 reviews	View
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Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju	9.4 Exceptional 461 reviews	View
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Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal	9.2 Wonderful 21 reviews	View

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Gridt Hotel

8/10 Good

"It’s a very basic hotel with a/c and a DIY breakfast on their nice rooftop. It’s a budget friendly travelers hotel."

The Ciel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so friendly and helpful. My room was upgraded for free, and waa able to check-in earlier too. I did my laundry and it was super easy. The breakfast is great too. I really recommend this hotel."

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel très propre, bien situé, mobiliers un peu vieillissant. 100% satisfait."

Sono Calm Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay and loved all the details of incorporating Korean modern touch in the suites and hall ways."

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was good, the room was clean, and the bed was very comfortable. I would have loved extra pillows, but overall no complaints. Will definitely come back to this hotel."

141 Mini Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The mattress in a Korean style room are very thin, be prepared. Otherwise great hotel."

Soyeonjae hanokstay

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay so much! Gyu was an incredible host. So kind and attentive - shared great food recommendations too. The accommodation was beautiful and tranquil and so spacious. We loved having our coffee and croissant at Terrarosa each morning! I would happily stay again!"

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Hanok. Staff was very helpful. Great location. In the middle of all the important sites."

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"The Palace Hotel was a great find! The location could not have been better! Walking distance to all of the historical sites! We checked in the late afternoon and still able to see everything including the must see nighttime views of the palace and the reflection pond. The other sites including the Buddhist temple was a simple bus ride away! We were able to do laundry there, which was a plus! The staff were very helpful. The entire hotel was very clean and well taken care of."

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 stone monument with an inscription surrounded by trees in a park.

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 traditional Korean pavilion with intricate roof decorations and a stone base, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

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 when you spend time at Half Moon Fortress. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

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Hwangnyongsaji

Learn about the local history of Gyeongju with a stop 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 take a trip to Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District.

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Bunhwangsa Pagoda

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Bunhwangsa Pagoda in Gyeongju.

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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 travelers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 35 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Other good options within a short distance include 141 Mini Hotel and Soi Hanok Stay.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

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

Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum, and Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art 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.

Hotels near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

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Our top choices for Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond hotels

1. Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

2. Coolstay Hotel

3. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

4. Gyeongju city hotel

5. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

6. Yettle Hanok Stay

7. The Ciel Hotel

8. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

9. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

10. Hotel Rein

11. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

12. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

13. Sugar Hotel

14. Gridt Hotel

15. Gyeongju Hanok1st

16. Casa Mini Hotel

17. Ciel Mini Hotel

18. Gyeongju hotel namu

19. Giverny Hotel

20. Denbasta heritage Hotel

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Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Gridt Hotel

The Ciel Hotel

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

Sono Calm Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

141 Mini Hotel

Soyeonjae hanokstay

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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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