Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gwanghui-dong
Popular places to visit
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Join the masses who snap selfies every year at one of the most Instagrammed sites in South Korea, a UFO-like building that hosts a variety of events.
Migliore Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Migliore Mall. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Doota Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can do some window-shopping at Doota Mall. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Hyundai City Outlet
During your visit to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Hyundai City Outlet. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Pyounghwa Market
During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Pyounghwa Market. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Goodmorning City
During your visit to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Goodmorning City. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Only thing I’ll say is that you can’t control the room temperature by yourself, it’s central…. So It’s hot in the day time and cold at night.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Great room with city view, close to attractions and transportation
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Great service, so spacious and comfortable
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Los servicios del hotel muy caros
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Excellent hotel and huge room
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Shilla Seoul
We loved our stay. If there were any complaints, it was that we could not stay longer.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
