Hotels in Gyeongju, South Korea

Hotels in Gyeongju

Hotels in Gyeongju currently start at about € 34 per night for two people, with a typical price of € 74 and € 131 for a comfortable 4-star room. Across the 128 properties we can book here, 97% of rooms can be cancelled free of charge; 31% include or offer breakfast; the average guest rating is 8.1/10.

Live prices, checked 2026-10-08 for a two-night stay 30 days ahead. Your dates will differ — search your own.

Gyeongju Historic Areas, Gyeongju National Park and Wolseong draw most visitors to Gyeongju, and the hotels below sit within reach of them. We can book 128 properties here, from € 34 per night for two adults, with a typical price of € 74. About 97% of rooms can be cancelled free of charge, and the average guest rating across them is 8.1/10. You pay in KRW, and almost entirely card-based; a T-money card covers transport and convenience stores.

What hotels cost in Gyeongju

Per night for two adults, taxes and fees included where the property reports them. Based on the 128 bookable properties we found for a two-night midweek stay a month ahead.

Hotel prices in Gyeongju per night
Cheapest available€ 23
Typical starting price€ 34
Lower quarter of the market€ 52
Typical (median) price€ 74
Upper quarter€ 125
Typical 3-star€ 71
Typical 4-star€ 131
Typical 5-star€ 151

Top-rated hotels in Gyeongju

The highest-rated properties with a meaningful number of guest reviews, available for our sample dates.

Best value in Gyeongju

Rated 8/10 or better and priced at or below the city median — the sweet spot most travellers are actually looking for.

Things to do in Gyeongju

The places travellers here look up most, ranked by how widely they are written about. Most sit within reach of the hotels above.

Gyeongju Historic Areas

world heritage site in South Korea

7.4 km from the centre
Gyeongju National Park

national park

1.3 km from the centre
Wolseong

archaeological site in South Korea

2.7 km from the centre
Gyerim

small woodland in Gyeongju National Park, Gyeongju, South Korea

1.3 km from the centre
Cheonmachong

tumulus of the Silla kingdom in Korea

2.3 km from the centre
Gold Crown Tomb

Silla tumulus located in modern-day Gyeongju, South Korea

2.1 km from the centre
Gyeongju World

theme park in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

5.5 km from the centre
Silla Art and Science Museum

history and science museum in South Korea

9.5 km from the centre
Gyeongju Chunyang Bridge and Woljeong Bridge

Korean cultural heritage item (two bridges)

3.0 km from the centre
Daereungwon

Tomb complex in Gyeongju, South Korea

2.3 km from the centre

Where Gyeongju is, and what is near

Gyeongju sits in South Korea at 35.8557° N, 129.2249° E. Every hotel below is plotted on the live map, so you can see straight away which ones are walking distance from what you came for and which are a taxi ride out.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre.

  • Gyeongju Historic Areas7.4 km from the centre
  • Gyeongju National Park1.3 km from the centre
  • Wolseong2.7 km from the centre
  • Gyerim1.3 km from the centre
  • Cheonmachong2.3 km from the centre
  • Gold Crown Tomb2.1 km from the centre
Open Gyeongju on the mapLive prices per hotel

Hotels near the sights

Rooms within walking distance of what you actually came for.

Good to know in South Korea

Currency
KRW (₩) — Almost entirely card-based; a T-money card covers transport and convenience stores.
Language
Korean; English signage is good, spoken English less so.
Plug & voltage
Type C/F, 220V. Bring an adapter if your plugs differ.
Tipping
No tipping.
Emergency number
112 (police), 119 (ambulance)
Worth knowing before you go

Many restaurants require a minimum of two people for certain dishes. Download a Korean map app — Google Maps navigation is limited here.

Does the week you pick change the price in Gyeongju?

Barely. Across three separate midweek stays the typical price in Gyeongju stayed within a factor of 1.03, so you can book the dates that suit you without hunting for a cheaper week. How we measure this.

Why book here

No booking fees

The price you see includes our margin and the taxes the property reports. Nothing is added at checkout.

Free cancellation on most rooms

Every rate states its own deadline, and you cancel yourself without calling anyone.

Prices on the map

See what each property costs before you click, and search any neighbourhood by dragging the map.

One confirmation

You get a reference the property can look up directly, and a page to view or cancel your booking.

Frequently asked about Gyeongju

How much does a hotel in Gyeongju cost per night?

Right now the cheapest bookable rooms start around € 34 per night for two people, the typical price is € 74, and the upper quarter of the market begins at € 125. Prices move with the season and the day of the week, so check your own dates.

Can I book a hotel in Gyeongju with free cancellation?

Yes — about 97% of the rooms available in Gyeongju can be cancelled free of charge up to a deadline set by the property, usually 24 to 72 hours before check-in. Use the free cancellation filter to see only those rates.

What currency do they use in South Korea?

The KRW (₩). Almost entirely card-based; a T-money card covers transport and convenience stores.

Do I need to tip in South Korea?

No tipping.

What is there to do in Gyeongju?

The best-known places are Gyeongju Historic Areas, Gyeongju National Park, Wolseong, Gyerim, Cheonmachong. There is more detail in the things-to-do section above.

Is it cheaper to visit Gyeongju in a different week?

Barely. Across three separate midweek stays the typical price in Gyeongju stayed within a factor of 1.03, so you can book the dates that suit you without hunting for a cheaper week.

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