The Best Hotels Closest to Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul for 2026

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A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, a coffee bar, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a business lounge sign.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

1. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Donald

₩172,800

₩190,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a unique architectural design with a large central void and illuminated windows.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

A modern dining area with a city view, a chef preparing food, and a variety of dishes displayed on the counter.

2. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Amir

₩368,000

₩404,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a cityscape view.

A buffet table with various dishes, a bottle of wine, and condiments.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent sign reading "HOTEL SKYPARK".

3. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

₩127,400

₩140,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The entrance of The Slaisir hotel with a modern glass facade and illuminated signage.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and a clean, well-lit interior.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines and treadmills.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. The room has a city view through large windows.

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

₩154,116

₩186,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A spacious cafeteria with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a clock on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a blue carpet leading to the entrance.

A buffet with various dishes and utensils.

5. Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chang Juan

₩96,425

₩106,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a Christmas tree.

Two commercial washing machines with digital displays and control panels, placed in a tiled area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone and a mirror, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

A coffee machine with an ice dispenser and a beverage dispenser, next to a refrigerator with a beverage display.

6. Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

SHIN FANG

₩104,000

₩114,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a clear view of the surrounding urban environment.

A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and exercise mats.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a large TV screen, and artwork on the walls.

7. Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Bonghee

₩110,535

₩121,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent signage.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area, seating arrangements, and a large mirror.

A modern office space with a long table, multiple chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern interior with large windows, a sectional sofa, and a coffee table.

8. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Euljiro-dong, 0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Michael

₩190,690

₩209,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a marble reception desk, a seating area, and a large information desk.

A buffet counter with various desserts including cakes, fruit, and pastries.

A hotel with a prominent 'Migliore' sign, modern architecture, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel corridor with a polished floor, wooden paneling, and elevator numbers indicating floors 2 to 4.

9. Hotel Migliore Seoul

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Tungalag

₩85,069

₩102,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The exterior of the Summit Hotel with illuminated signage, large glass windows, and a modern architectural design.

A spacious coffee shop with multiple tables and chairs, a visible counter with a menu, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clean, polished floor.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

10. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Joe

₩140,000

₩154,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a tower in the background.

A room with a view of a tower and a waterfall, featuring a sofa and a coffee table.

A night view of a tall building with illuminated windows and a large, illuminated arch structure in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a modern design with wooden accents and a large chandelier.

11. The Shilla Seoul

1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Daeyoung

₩630,000

₩693,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a tiled walkway.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

A JW Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with traffic lights and a traditional building in the background.

A bar area with a grand piano, a bar counter, and multiple stools.

12. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

₩480,000

₩580,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A variety of meats and vegetables on a counter with a chef in the background.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large glass table with a decorative centerpiece.

A modern hotel room with a marble bathroom, a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large window offering a city view, multiple seating areas, and a well-lit environment.

13. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Giuliano

₩342,000

₩376,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a washing machine, and a coffee machine.

A reception area with a 'STAFF ONLY' door, a reception desk labeled 'INFORMATION', a clock, and a potted plant.

A hotel sign with the words "HOTEL STAY" on a building.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small kitchenette area.

14. Hotel Stay In

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Troy

₩98,182

₩108,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

A modern bar area with a fruit display, shelves with bottles, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a mural of a red car, a view of buildings, and a red wall decoration.

15. Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Rosa

₩102,000

₩112,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a coffee machine, and a sink.

A hotel hallway with wooden doors, a reception desk, and a plant.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LAHA BOUTIQUE DDP 3F'.

16. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, < 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Makoto

₩126,508

₩139,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow sign on the side, surrounded by other buildings.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering city views.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp. There is a window with a view of a tower and greenery.

A modern hotel room with a cityscape view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a large TV screen.

17. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

Myeong-dong, 2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Lisa

₩216,000

₩237,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a view of the outside.

A modern interior with a staircase, a potted plant, and a sign indicating a family-friendly area.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a tissue box, and a wall with vertical slats.

A modern hotel lobby with marble walls, a reception desk, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

18. Hotel Chloe

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Mindy

₩99,490

₩109,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hallway with a long corridor, doors, and recessed lighting.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sign indicating the location of the information desk.

A hotel sign with 'K-GRAND HOTEL' and 'DDP 3F' indicating the building's name and floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

19. K-Grand Hotel DDP

0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Tina

₩65,546

₩72,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A night view from a balcony with a cityscape in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a dishwasher.

A modern building with a unique brick pattern facade, large windows, and a glass entrance.

A modern hotel room with a wooden staircase, a bedside table with a lamp, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

20. The Phase Boutique Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Elijah

₩118,560

₩130,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Really well-located property. Would say it’s more of an aparthotel given the amenities in the room. It’s quite minimal in design, but has everything you would need. Most importantly, really enjoyed the space in the room. We could open our big pieces of luggage and still had so much room to move around. The staff were also really helpful. For the price, it’s a stay with great value."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The concierge, Mr. Woo was exceptionally helpful for us"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"The hotel has an excellent location. Breakfast choices are ample"

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

8/10 Good

"Positive: 24/7 front desk, very clean, have access to water filter machine in the hallway, Nice lobby, has underground parking, great location next to subway, 2 minutes walk to Dongdaemun shopping district, can open the window has screens. Negative: Walls, doors, hallway looks cheap, hope they install the toilet water conservation system Has most important things we ask for, clean & safe place to sleep and hot shower at great location , I like to give 3.8 star."

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Very conveniently located, a short walk from the subway. The room was clean and quiet and the coin/card laundry in the basement was super convenient."

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed my stay here. Easy to find, convenient location, great, comfortable room, and a lot of amenities nearby. Would stay here again"

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Very modern and clean hotel. Staff very friendly. Myeondong is 2 stops away on the green line or get the bus just outside the the hotel to Myeondong station. Hotel airport bus is also just outside the hotel. Not much outside the hotel, a 7 eleven very handy. Washing machine and dryer in hotel is excellent. Very clean and modern. huge 65 inch TV. Although room is very small just enough is walk round."

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

10/10 Excellent

"My second visits here! Great location, Clean room, kind staffs!"

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room upkeep was excellent."

Other attractions near Dongdaemun Design Plaza

A modern architectural structure with a curved facade and illuminated interior at night.

Goodmorning City

7.8/10 (28 reviews)

During your visit to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Goodmorning City. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

8.4/10 (6,176 reviews)

This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.

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A hot pot with various ingredients simmering in a rich, red sauce, garnished with shredded cheese, on a wooden table.

Migliore Mall

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

During your visit to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Migliore Mall. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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APM Place

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at APM Place during your trip to Seoul. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Lotte Fitin

During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lotte Fitin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Gwanghuimun Gate

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Seoul when you spend time at Gwanghuimun Gate. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Dongdaemun History Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dongdaemun History Museum during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Doota Mall

8.2/10 (26 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Doota Mall. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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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 290 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 HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences.

How many hotels will I find near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Expedia has 290 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, Alive Museum Insadong, and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History 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 Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, and Seoul Namsan Gugakdang.

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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Our top choices for Dongdaemun Design Plaza hotels

1. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

2. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

3. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

5. Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

6. Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

7. Uljiro Co-Op Residence

8. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

9. Hotel Migliore Seoul

10. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

11. The Shilla Seoul

12. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

13. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

14. Hotel Stay In

15. Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

16. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

17. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

18. Hotel Chloe

19. K-Grand Hotel DDP

20. The Phase Boutique Hotel

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Other attractions near Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Goodmorning City

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Migliore Mall

APM Place

Lotte Fitin

Gwanghuimun Gate

Dongdaemun History Museum

Doota Mall

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