Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Dongdaemun Design Plaza showing modern architecture

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

4/5(7 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

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.

Migliore Mall

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.

Doota Mall

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.

Hyundai City Outlet

Pyounghwa Market

5/5(1 review)

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.

Pyounghwa Market

Goodmorning City

4/5(1 review)

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.

Goodmorning City

Activities

GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

AU$104
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge

AU$79
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge
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2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul

AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Amazing DMZ TOUR with Exclusive North Korean Defector Meet-Up

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge

AU$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$3
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Boat Voyage in Imjin River flowing out of North Korea to South Korea

[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River

AU$61
per adult
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
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Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals

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 AU$353 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$353
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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! (1,168 reviews)
"Staffs are very attentive , friendly and helpful ."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
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 AU$242 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$242
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,225 reviews)
"Every thing that was promised"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Hotel PJ Myeongdong

4 out of 5
71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$191 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$191
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great service, so spacious and comfortable"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$485 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$485
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Los servicios del hotel muy caros"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$274 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$274
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (3,020 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, provided great recommendations for dinner. Hotel was spotless and breakfast was lovely (cooked to order). Pool was bigger than expected and the beds were incredibly comfortable. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul

5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$594 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$594
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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 property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"We loved our stay. If there were any complaints, it was that we could not stay longer."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong

Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(171 area reviews)

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.

Jung-gu
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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.

Euljiro-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Myeong-dong
Insadong featuring art and interior views

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.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

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

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

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