Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (ddp), night time
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, Korea
A field of beautiful LED flowers at Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

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Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

5 out of 5
238 Euljiro Seoul KR
The price is AU$354 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$354
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,195 reviews)
The hotel was conveniently located as the airport limousine bus stop was only a 30 second walk, the subway right in front of the entrance, and restaurants surrounding the hotel. The room was very spacious and the kids enjoyed the playroom. Best of all, the staff were friendly and helped us so much ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

4 out of 5
226, Jangchungdan-ro Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is AU$221 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$221
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,325 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was exceptionally courteous

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Hotel PJ Myeongdong

4 out of 5
71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is AU$227 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$227
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

4 out of 5
20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is AU$195 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$195
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,231 reviews)
Staff was very friendly. Convenient we stayed here after moving hotels last minute. Good location for tour buses. My husband and I went on two tours while we stayed at the hotel. It was comfortable, lots of food options, and shopping. Great restaurants. Near a Moneybox where you can get the best ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is AU$255 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$255
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,159 reviews)
Ok hotel. A bit cramped, and the fridge just smelled like kinchi.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is AU$270 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$270
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,948 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong

Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(171 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Jung-gu
I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!

Euljiro-dong

While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, night scenes and street scenes

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

Myeong-dong
Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.

Insa-dong
Sungnyemun Gate

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong


Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

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