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

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 vibrant 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 culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hyundai City Outlet

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.

Pyounghwa Market

Goodmorning City

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

Goodmorning City

Activities

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

AU$67
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
GyeongBokGung Palace

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

AU$103
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall

Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall

AU$66
per adult
Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$4
per traveller
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul

Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul

AU$53
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

AU$79
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$375 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$375
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (1,153 reviews)
"Clean convenient"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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$112 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$112
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,193 reviews)
"Nice and quiet neighborhood, with a a subway exit with an elevator right outside the door to the hotel - great option for those with a stroller / who need the elevator."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 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$142 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$142
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
Amazing experience and stay in Seoul
"Amazing hotel, ample space, convenient location, impeccable experience."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 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 AU$189 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$189
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (2,717 reviews)
"This is our second stay. Excellent customer service and very friendly staff.(Front desk/1st Floor) We will stay again. Thank you."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 AU$171 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$171
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (2,935 reviews)
"The room was large and the bed very comfortable. The location is ideal to walk most tourist spots and also has easy access to all transportation."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$519 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$519
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and great restaurants. A bit expensive but it provides great services"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
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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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