Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (ddp), night time
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, Korea
A field of beautiful LED flowers at Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

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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 Seoul KR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$356 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$356
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,195 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff on the ground floor and at check-in were very friendly and helpful, though staff in other areas were only average. A few things to note: Facilities come with quite a lot of rules. The pool requires advance booking, which felt inconvenient while on holiday ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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$237 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$237
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,326 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was exceptionally courteous

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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$215 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$215
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

4 out of 5
20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is AU$169 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$169
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,236 reviews)
Staff was very friendly. Convenient we stayed here after moving hotels last minute. Good location for tour buses. My husband and I went on two tours while we stayed at the hotel. It was comfortable, lots of food options, and shopping. Great restaurants. Near a Moneybox where you can get the best ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is AU$204 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$204
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,149 reviews)
Very clean and modern hotel. Staff were excellent as well as the amenities. Loved having a washer and dryer in our room, it made the long trip we had much more comfortable and homey.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is AU$240 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$240
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,945 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
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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 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.

Jung-gu
I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!

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
Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

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
Sungnyemun Gate

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


Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

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