Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gwanghui-dong
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Goodmorning City
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.
Doota Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can do some window-shopping at Doota Mall. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Hyundai City Outlet
During your visit to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Hyundai City Outlet. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Pyounghwa Market
During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Pyounghwa Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
I picked the residence room because it has a washer/dryer in the room. The room was small to accommodate the washer/dryer within their specified square footage. The closet was placed in the bathroom, next to a very small shower. This room was the worst designed hotel room I have stayed in. Also the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
The hotel was very basic—nothing spectacular. The staff service was good, but the breakfast was terrible—one of the worst we have ever seen.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
ALL STAY Myeongdong
Room was clean enough, had some difficulty with the volume of the tv but the staff tried hard to resolve it.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
This hotel is not in Myeongdong which I liked. It is about 1km walk away from busy shopping area but very close to public transport and has many eating options nearby. The hotel suite was clean and spacious for central Seoul with washing machine and dryer. It has kitchen facilities but only had two ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong
Jung-gu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
