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Interior

Seoul DDJ STAY

Seoul DDJ STAY
2.0 star property
0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"friendly service,good facilities"
Japan
KANAKO
The price is ₩143,182
₩157,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Seoul DDJ STAY
Hallway

Dongdaemun Stay Garden

Dongdaemun Stay Garden
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Clean room and staff is nice.."
United States
LUMAR
The price is ₩69,511
₩76,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Dongdaemun Stay Garden
Property entrance

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
4.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,369 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and had a great location for our needs. Would definitely stay there again. "
United States
Ellen
The price is ₩199,500
₩219,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Exterior

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (113 reviews)
"Very convenient with self checkin, location is good with airport bus nearby. "
Hong Kong SAR China
WAI TSZ
The price is ₩105,300
₩115,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
5.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,295 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
Canada
Nikesh
The price is ₩379,000
₩416,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Terrace/patio

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
4.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,288 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Aaron
The price is ₩201,600
₩221,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
Indoor pool

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
5.0 star property
0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great location! Rooms were immaculate and staff was professional, helpful, and friendly. "
United States
Donald Raleigh
The price is ₩420,000
₩508,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Front of property

The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul
5.0 star property
1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel in quiet area"
United States
ACHRAF
The price is ₩630,000
₩693,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
The Shilla Seoul
Lobby lounge

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

New Blanc Central Myeongdong
4.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (455 reviews)
"Great location!"
United Kingdom
Annabel
The price is ₩180,000
₩198,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
New Blanc Central Myeongdong
Reception

Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3.5 star property
1.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (744 reviews)
"Staff and hotel is excellent. Location is perfect and will book again."
Canada
TINA
The price is ₩178,200
₩196,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Private Lounge Terrace Suite (2 Bedrooms on ground level including one bathroom) | Executive lounge

Acube Hotel

Acube Hotel
3.0 star property
Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (672 reviews)
"near to subway station, and the staff can speak english, can ease foreign traveller on communication. They are so flexible that allowed us to check in the room early since it is ready"
Malaysia
chon lien
The price is ₩100,700
₩110,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Acube Hotel
Exterior

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
4.0 star property
Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,652 reviews)
"Great hotel, staff and location. Would use again."
Canada
Andre
The price is ₩198,000
₩217,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Exterior

GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO
3.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"A practical, basic city apartment perfect for independent travelers. The kiosk check-in is seamless, and while there is no on-site staff (aside from housekeeping), the facility is well-organized. Highlights: *Convenience: Excellent luggage storage available for pre-check-in or post-checkout. *Location: Steps from the subway, bus stops, and local markets. *Family-Friendly: A great kids' playground is located just one block away."
United States
Tracy
The price is ₩196,364
₩216,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)

The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel
5.0 star property
0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (605 reviews)
"great location and hotel"
United States
Nikolaos
The price is ₩312,000
₩343,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Youngbin Hotel

Youngbin Hotel
3.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The location is great, and the staff is very friendly."
Canada
Ruohong
The price is ₩90,909
₩100,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Youngbin Hotel
Family Room | Free WiFi

HotelArrive Seoulful

HotelArrive Seoulful
2.0 star property
1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"Good cleanliness in the room. Spacy, with a fairly good bed. Helpful staff! Quiet area at night."
Norway
Heidi
The price is ₩133,222
₩146,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
HotelArrive Seoulful
Lounge

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1
2.0 star property
0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (104 reviews)
"Perfect stay and loved the location!"
United States
Logan
The price is ₩49,091
₩54,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1
Interior entrance

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Uljiro Co-Op Residence
3.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (2,841 reviews)
"Good location with plenty of food options nearby"
United States
Arnold
The price is ₩79,339
₩96,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Uljiro Co-Op Residence
Reception

Dongdaemun Tourist Hotel

Dongdaemun Tourist Hotel
3.0 star property
0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (26 reviews)
"Great location. Near Dongdaemun station, and right next to the west gate of Seoul's old city wall — very scenic. Simple lodgings, good deal for the money. "
United States
Yash
The price is ₩139,090
₩152,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Dongdaemun Tourist Hotel
Reception

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (383 reviews)
"Great location, staff were very kind!"
Canada
Alynne
The price is ₩39,764
₩43,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite
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Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Interior
Seoul DDJ STAY
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
13 reviews
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Hallway
Dongdaemun Stay Garden
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
23 reviews
View
Property entrance
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,369 reviews
View
Exterior
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
113 reviews
View
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
5.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,295 reviews
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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent staff"
Young 9-night trip
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Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

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7.8/10 (28 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dongdaemun Design Plaza?
Dongdaemun Design Plaza is located in a family-friendly area of Seoul known for its major shopping area and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 275 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza?
Adjacent to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good options close by include The Shilla Seoul and HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG.
How many hotels will I find near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?
Expedia has 275 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dongdaemun Design Plaza.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dongdaemun Design Plaza, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?
For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Dongdaemun Design Plaza, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?
Seoul National University Hospital, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, and Seoul Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Heunginjimun Gate are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Seoul Namsan Gugakdang, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, and COEX Artium.
How can I get to Dongdaemun Design Plaza?
With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a breeze. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Euljiro 4-ga Station, Chungmuro Station, and Euljilo 3-ga Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, Seoul Station is the closest stop to Jung-gu.

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