Gwanghui-dong

Seoul

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park featuring a city as well as a small group of people
Jung-gu featuring a city and signage
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes markets as well as a small group of people
Dongdaemun Market which includes shopping, interior views and markets
Dongdaemun Market featuring night scenes, street scenes and markets

Popular places to visit

Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

4.5/5(43 reviews)

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.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Lotte World

Lotte World

4.5/5(347 reviews)

Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(102 reviews)

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, markets and street scenes

Namdaemun Market

4.5/5(417 reviews)

This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.

Namdaemun Market
Lotte World Tower which includes a skyscraper

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(129 reviews)

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Lotte World Tower
Gyeongbok Palace showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(757 reviews)

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals

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 ₩162,000 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
₩162,000
₩178,200 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,099 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was spacious enough for a group of 3. The train station is literally in front of the hotel making it so convenient to get around. I would higly recommend this hotel when staying in Seoul."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
New Blanc Central Myeongdong

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

4 out of 5
20 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ₩157,500 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
₩157,500
₩173,250 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
"I have only positive things to say about this hotel, the staff was very polite and accommodating, the hotel was super clean and the rooms were nice overall. The only advice I would give people is to make sure you time when you want to use the laundry, it can get quite busy down there. Also, if you ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

New Blanc Central Myeongdong
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

5 out of 5
238 Euljiro, Jung Gu, Seoul, KR
The price is ₩254,000 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
₩254,000
₩279,400 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,114 reviews)
"The hotel is in a good zone very near to a beautiful building of Zaha Hadid and shopping malls. The breakfast is excellent. The room is little but comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Hotel PJ Myeongdong

4 out of 5
71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ₩141,382 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
₩141,382
₩155,520 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Front desk and hotel staff were all very kind and helpful. The hotel was clean, and very close to the train station to easily get around the city. My family also really enjoyed their breakfast buffet!"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Hotel PJ Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ₩180,000 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩180,000
₩198,000 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,608 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ₩213,524 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
₩213,524
₩234,876 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,844 reviews)
Cost efficient stay
"Clean, equipped enough, a convenient location, great accessibility - a cost efficient stay"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
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Other neighborhoods around Gwanghui-dong

Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,180 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.

Jung-gu
These mung bean pancakes

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 the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Myeongdong showing shopping, street scenes and a city

Myeong-dong

5/5(2 area reviews)

Major shopping and tourism hub, Myeongdong boasts mid-to-high priced retail stores, international brands, and Korean cosmetics. Explore pedestrian-friendly streets, visit Myeongdong Cathedral, and easily access Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 4.

Myeong-dong
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Jogyesa Temple and hop on the metro to see more 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

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

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