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

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

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

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 charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

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

Namdaemun Market

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

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

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 ₩135,000 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
₩135,000
₩148,500 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (1,091 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 ₩155,000 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
₩155,000
₩170,500 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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! (228 reviews)
"Technically you wouldn't have to leave the area there's a multitudes of shopping, eating and many other businessness right in the vanity"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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 ₩271,000 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
₩271,000
₩298,100 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (1,109 reviews)
"I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which felt new and was very clean. The location was incredibly convenient, offering easy access to attractions and public transport. However, the surrounding area could be a bit cleaner, and there was an occasional sewage smell. I also noticed a bit of dust in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 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 17 to Aug 18
₩141,382
₩155,520 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,008 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 ₩190,000 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩190,000
₩209,000 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! (2,599 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 1, 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 6 to Aug 7
₩213,524
₩234,876 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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! (2,833 reviews)
"Great stay, good size rooms, laundry, gym, near subway stations"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 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
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
Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(380 area reviews)

Historic center of Seoul, Jongno District boasts palaces like Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, museums such as Art Center Nabi, and the vibrant Gwangjang Market. Explore Insa-dong, Cheonggyecheon stream, and Jogyesa temple for a rich cultural experience.

Jongno-gu

Gwanghui-dong