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

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A traditional Japanese-style building with wooden beams, a tiled entrance, and a decorative screen.

A traditional Japanese-style building with wooden beams and sliding doors, a stone pathway, and a small garden area.

A room with a wooden floor, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a lattice design, and a small table with a lamp.

A dining area with wooden beams, hanging light fixtures, and a view of the outside.

1. Naganjae

1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Cynthia

P4,812

P5,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A reception desk with the name 'Maison' prominently displayed.

A hotel entrance with a blue awning labeled "Maison," a glass door, and three potted trees in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a teal accent wall, and a framed artwork above the beds.

A modern, well-lit room with a white wall, a bookshelf, two desks with computers, and chairs.

2. Maison Mini Hotel

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

Lihua

P2,097

P2,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large window, and a ceiling with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.

3. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

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

Sandra

P4,030

P4,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a large decorative window.

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

4. Gyeongju city hotel

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

Claire

P3,290

P3,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A traditional wooden pavilion with a view of a grassy landscape and hills.

A kitchen counter with a toaster, a coffee maker, a glass container with a lid, a metal bowl, and a pair of scissors.

A room with a wooden table, white chairs, a small plant, a bulletin board with pictures, a microwave, and a shelf with items.

A room with two beds, each with striped bedding, a wooden headboard, and an air conditioning unit mounted on the wall.

5. Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju

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

MAX

P1,599

P1,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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.

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling on the walls, a white carpet, and a series of doors leading to rooms.

6. Coolstay Hotel

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

Leza

P3,135

P3,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

A modern interior with a central bookshelf, two glass doors, and a ceiling light.

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

7. 141 Mini Hotel

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

Gerard

P2,580

P3,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

A row of traditional sliding doors with Chinese calligraphy and nature paintings.

A wooden interior with a bar area, black chairs, and a view of trees outside.

A traditional Korean-style guest house with a wooden table and bench, surrounded by potted plants and a small garden.

8. Namuae

1.3 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Amene

P4,886

P5,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 traditional Korean-style building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a garden with rocks and shrubs.

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.

9. Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

1.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ashley

P4,945

P5,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a hanging lantern.

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

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

10. Yettle Hanok Stay

0.6 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Stephane

P4,935

P5,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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.

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

11. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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

Brian

P3,757

P4,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A hallway with a blue leather sofa, a large world map on the wall, and a kitchen area in the background.

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.

12. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

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

Madelin

P2,776

P3,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

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

13. Gyeongju Hanok1st

1.5 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Sebastián Alejandro

P3,701

P4,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

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

14. Sugar Hotel

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

Vittoria

P2,051

P2,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

15. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

2 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Jacob

P4,113

P4,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A traditional Japanese courtyard with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden ceiling, and artwork on the walls.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a bed with white bedding.

A traditional Japanese courtyard with wooden buildings, a stone lantern, and a small garden area.

16. Gallery Jin Hanok Guesthouse

Hwango-dong, 1.8 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Monique

P4,113

P4,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

17. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

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

Franziska

P3,239

P3,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

18. Gridt Hotel

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

Katherine

P3,627

P3,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

19. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

1.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Ivy

P4,997

P5,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

20. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

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

David

P4,116

P4,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Naganjae	9.6 Exceptional 207 reviews	View
Maison Mini Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 263 reviews	View
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju	9.4 Exceptional 419 reviews	View
Gyeongju city hotel	9.4 Exceptional 128 reviews	View
Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju	9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

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."

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first stay in a Hanook hotel. It was obviously very old-fashioned in style, yet very clean and comfortable. A small, landscaped interior courtyard provided a serene atmosphere. The bathrooms were small but fully equipped. Due to the hotel being booked, we had to change rooms for the second night. This was arranged efficiently via email well ahead of our stay by a very responsive staff member. The staff was also very helpful in moving our luggage to the second room for us while we were out and about. In the morning, we were served boiled eggs with pieces of bread by a rather quiet person who was not willing to answer questions, even with the Papago app. Fortunately, the shop assistant across the street was very kind and helpful. I think that a more traditional breakfast, perhaps with rice and kimchi, would have been appropriate for a hotel like this. However, the presence of other guests at breakfast and the ensuing conversation was priceless. The hotel is within walking distance of the Gyeongju National Museum, shopping, and many nice restaurants. The the hotel has three parking spaces on the street in the front. You have to move the cones that guard the area yourself. Overall, we had a good stay."

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."

Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

10/10 Excellent

"Overall it was very good. The cleaning could have been a bit more thorough."

141 Mini Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location was very close to the tourist areas and food"

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."

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 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

You can learn about the history of Gyeongju with a trip to Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District. Discover the museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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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 travelers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Soi Hanok Stay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free WiFi and comfy 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 can I expect to find close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Expedia has 33 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, 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. Naganjae

2. Maison Mini Hotel

3. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

4. Gyeongju city hotel

5. Travel Light Hostel Gyeongju

6. Coolstay Hotel

7. 141 Mini Hotel

8. Namuae

9. Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

10. Yettle Hanok Stay

11. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

12. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

13. Gyeongju Hanok1st

14. Sugar Hotel

15. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

16. Gallery Jin Hanok Guesthouse

17. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

18. Gridt Hotel

19. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

20. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

Gyeongju city hotel

Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

HanokInn

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

141 Mini Hotel

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel 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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