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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More
Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Clean. Well trained staff. Very close to subway, airport bus.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Excellent customer service, well stocked amenities, spacious and clean room with comfortable bed. Great view of the city.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Ver nice breakfast buffet, clean room.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
A pretty good location for Myeongdong and for public transport from the airport (the Airport Limo bus stops by the nearby Park Hotel) and for City Hall Metro Station and lots of buses. Not too far from the main railway station either. There are better located hotels right in Myeongdong, but they ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The bed was too low and uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Great location.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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 Bosingak Belfry, 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 Bosingak Belfry 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.
