Unhyeongung Royal Residence
서울 운현궁
Palace in Jongno-gu. Open 09:00–18:00, closed Mondays. Plan about 45 minutes. 2 min walk from Anguk Station.
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About
Information: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)Located near the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace was a residence of royalty in Joseon period. It was the place where Gojong (1582-1919, reign 1864-1907), king of Joseon (1392-1897) and emperor of the Korean Empire (1897-1910), was born in, as well as the place where Heungseon Daewongun (1821-1898), his father, had resided in. Buildings include Noandang Hall, Norakdang Hall, and Irodang Hall. The Royal Residence offers programs like traditional weddings and traditional culture experiences, while the exhibition hall showcases Joseon-era artifacts.
Our guide
Unhyeongung Royal Residence closes at 18:00, the same time as Changdeokgung and Gyeonghuigung; among the palaces we list only Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung stay open until 21:00.
Closed on Mondays, like every palace we list except Gyeongbokgung, which closes on Tuesdays instead. On a Monday near Unhyeongung, Bukchon Son Mandu is a 6-minute walk, Ikseon-dong Hanok Street and Insadong Cultural Street are 7 minutes and Balwoo Gongyang is 8 minutes, all open that day.
Getting to Unhyeongung: about 1 h 20 from Incheon Airport (AREX to Seoul Station, Line 1 to Jongno 3-ga, then Line 3 to Anguk) and 45 min from Gimpo. From Myeongdong 20 min, Seoul Station 23 min, Hongik Univ. 30 min, Gangnam 40 min.
Staying close: by our estimate Anguk Station is the nearest area we suggest for a base near Unhyeongung, with 48 hotels within walking distance of the station; Jongno 3-ga Station has 120.
Travel times are estimates from our transit model, Oct 2026.
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Within a 20-minute walk.
Where to stay near Unhyeongung Royal Residence
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