Gangwon-do, Korea, Republic of
Hotels in Wŏnju, Korea, Republic of
Wŏnju is a large city in Gangwon-do, Korea, Republic of with about 333,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 23 hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU), about 10 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, June and October, with average highs around 16–25°C.
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- Hotels found
- 23
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- WJU · 10 km
- Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)
- Best months
- May and June
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Wŏnju
WONJU CITI HOTEL Corporate City
★★★Hotels4.1 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Orchid Hotel
★★★Hotels1.5 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Wonju city hotel
Hotels4.1 km from centre
9.1
Exceptional
Wonju City Hotel HYEOKSIN
★★★Hotels4.5 km from centre
9.0
Exceptional
Hotel Biz Inn
★★★Hotels2.2 km from centre
8.8
Excellent
Interburgo Hotel Wonju
★★★★Hotels3.3 km from centre
8.7
Excellent
Interburgo Hotel Wonju
★★★★Hotels3.3 km from centre
8.7
Excellent
Benikea Hotel Bizinn
★★★Hotels2.2 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
Wonju Central Hotel
★★★Hotels2.2 km from centre
8.5
Excellent
Wonju Chiak Mountain Club Pension
★★Condos16 km from centre
8.4
Very good
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Wŏnju?
| 4-star | 4 |
|---|---|
| 3.5-star | 1 |
| 3-star | 8 |
| 2-star | 7 |
| Hotels | 19 |
|---|---|
| Resorts | 2 |
| Apartments | 1 |
| Condos | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Wŏnju by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -2 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| Low °C | -12 | -9 | -4 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -9 |
| Rain mm | 23 | 34 | 43 | 80 | 80 | 128 | 358 | 272 | 155 | 63 | 50 | 24 |
Things to see
Famous places in Wŏnju
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Wŏnju
- WJU · Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)10 km
- CJJ · Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)81 km
- YNY · Yangyang International Airport101 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Wŏnju at a glance
- Country
- Korea, Republic of
- Region
- Gangwon-do
- Population
- 332,849 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 133 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.351, 127.945
About
About Wŏnju
Wonju is the most populous city in the state of Gangwon, South Korea, with a population of 364,860 as of 2023. The city is located approximately 140 kilometres east of Seoul.
From the Wikipedia article “Wonju”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Wŏnju
FAQ
Wŏnju hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Wŏnju?
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How many hotels can I book in Wŏnju?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 23 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Wŏnju (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Wŏnju?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, June and October usually offer the most comfortable weather in Wŏnju. August is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and July is the wettest (358 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Wŏnju?
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU) is about 10 km from the centre of Wŏnju. Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) is 81 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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What are the most famous sights in Wŏnju?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Wŏnju are Chiaksan National Park.
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