10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju from AU$54

A tranquil nighttime park with illuminated trees and a calm lake reflecting the lights.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond hotels

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

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

1. Coolstay Hotel

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

Mike

AU$133

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

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

2. Maison Mini Hotel

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

Lihua

AU$57

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A traditional building with a courtyard, surrounded by a stone wall, and a modern extension with glass windows.

A traditional building with a white exterior and tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and large windows offering a view of traditional architecture and mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a small bedside table, a window with a view of traditional architecture, and a wooden ceiling.

3. Hwarangroo

Hwangnam-dong, 2.7 km from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

AU$170

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

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

Lisa

AU$122

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

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

5. Gyeongju city hotel

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

Claire

AU$107

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

6. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

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

Zarin

AU$72

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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.

7. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

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

Ivy

AU$136

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 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.

8. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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

carrie

AU$129

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a tiled wall.

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

9. The Ciel Hotel

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

Sungmin

AU$54

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

10. Yettle Hanok Stay

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

Ashraf

AU$135

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

11. Gridt Hotel

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

CHLOE

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel room with a leather sofa, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

12. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

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

Davina

AU$112

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

13. Sugar Hotel

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

Vittoria

AU$63

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

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

14. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

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

Franziska

AU$97

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Hotel Rein

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

Suki

AU$79

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

16. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

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

Lynda

AU$107

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

17. Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

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

Linda

AU$127

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

AU$86

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional Japanese building with wooden architecture and illuminated windows at night.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a well-maintained bonsai tree in the foreground.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors with lattice patterns.

A room with a wooden floor, a television on a low shelf, a bed with white bedding, and a red and white cushion on the floor.

19. Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

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

Dustin

AU$119

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

20. Giverny Hotel

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

Agnes Cecilia Smith

AU$127

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coolstay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
Maison Mini Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 267 reviews	View
Hwarangroo	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju	9.4 Exceptional 460 reviews	View
Gyeongju city hotel	9.4 Exceptional 146 reviews	View

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

The Ciel Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was good, especially for the price."

Soi Hanok Stay

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great authentic experience"

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!"

Lahan Select Gyeongju

8/10 Good

"There was a strong cigarette smoke smell in my non-smoking room."

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."

Gridt Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Non-descript from the outside, but the inside was very impressive. Our sweet had a personal sauna in it. 100 inch flatscreen TV a in unit dry cleaning machine. It was incredible."

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Hwangnyongsaji

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

See properties

Gyeongju Historic Site Wolseong District

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

See properties

Bunhwangsa Pagoda

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

See properties

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 35 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house 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 will I be able to find close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond?

Expedia has 35 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, 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.

Top Hotels Near Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju from AU$54

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond hotels

1. Coolstay Hotel

2. Maison Mini Hotel

3. Hwarangroo

4. Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

5. Gyeongju city hotel

6. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

7. Gyeongju Ipsaedalseumeunal

8. Hotel Palace Gyeongju

9. The Ciel Hotel

10. Yettle Hanok Stay

11. Gridt Hotel

12. Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

13. Sugar Hotel

14. Gyeongju Hotel Gonggan

15. Hotel Rein

16. Gyeongju Ran Hanok

17. Gyeongju Wadamjung Hanok Pension

18. Gyeongju hotel namu

19. Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

20. Giverny Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Top Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Hotel Reviews

The Ciel Hotel

Soi Hanok Stay

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

141 Mini Hotel

Soyeonjae hanokstay

Lahan Select Gyeongju

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

Gridt Hotel

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

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia