The Best Hotels Closest to Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A corner office with two chairs, a desk, a computer, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a modern architectural design.

1. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

฿4,947

฿5,441 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern bathroom with a window, a small table, and a bench.

A kitchen with a window, a bench with round stools, and a small potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a large window, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and toiletries on the shelf.

2. Mumum Jongno

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

David

฿3,026

฿3,329 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a sign reading 'ON KOREA STAY,' a laptop on a desk, a washing machine, and potted plants.

A small, enclosed space with a green carpet, wooden slatted walls, a potted plant, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a potted plant.

The entrance of a hotel named "On Korea Stay" with a sign indicating the address as 230-13. Inside, there are seating areas with round tables and chairs.

3. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kim Yan

฿2,179

฿2,397 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, glass walls, and a view of an outdoor area.

A sign for "SEOUL DDJ STAY" with a modern design and illuminated letters.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with sheer curtains.

A hotel corridor with numbered doors, a modern light fixture, and a clean, minimalist design.

4. Seoul DDJ STAY

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

KANAKO

฿2,533

฿2,787 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

The entrance to a building with a sign reading "NEUBLANC Control Management".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, multiple seating areas, a kitchenette, and a view of the city.

A modern hallway with a patterned floor, a reception desk with a vase of flowers, and an elevator.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a kitchen area with a sink, and a large mirror.

5. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Yamila

฿3,525

฿3,877 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hallway with a tiled floor, a door with a number, and a window with a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a signboard, a bench, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a welcome sign, a staircase, and a wall-mounted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a shelf with a plant, and an air conditioning unit.

6. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Max

฿1,928

฿2,121 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a cityscape view.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent sign reading "HOTEL SKYPARK".

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

฿4,808

฿5,289 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern dining area with a city view, a chef preparing food, and a variety of dishes displayed on the counter.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a unique architectural design with a large central void and illuminated windows.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Amir

฿9,622

฿10,584 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

The entrance of The Slaisir hotel with a modern glass facade and illuminated signage.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and a clean, well-lit interior.

A modern reception area with a curved ceiling, recessed lighting, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. The room has a city view through large windows.

9. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

฿6,678

฿7,346 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A variety of meats and vegetables on a counter with a chef in the background.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a cityscape.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large glass table with a decorative centerpiece.

A modern hotel room with a marble bathroom, a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.

10. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Giuliano

฿9,251

฿10,176 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a wooden table.

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, and a large floral arrangement.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bookshelf with decorative items, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

11. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

฿2,917

฿3,209 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, two blue yoga mats, a wooden block, and a textured mat.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines, free weights, and cardio machines.

A modern reception desk with a glass partition, a coffee machine, and a shelf with bottles.

12. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Helena

฿2,037

฿2,241 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a tiled walkway.

A JW Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with traffic lights and a traditional building in the background.

A person seated at a table with a view of traditional architecture through large windows.

A bar area with a grand piano, a bar counter, and multiple stools.

13. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

฿11,872

฿14,366 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a city view, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.

A bar area with various bottles and glasses.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and three bar stools.

A hallway with a sign reading "g/ue hotel" and multiple doors.

14. glue Hotel

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Grace

฿2,421

฿2,663 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, bench seating, and a minimalist design.

15. Yul Hotel

0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

"We enjoyed our stay here for the first half of our trip that we booked it again for the last couple days in Seoul. The location of the hotel is very convenient. Close to the metro and shopping areas makes it easy when traveling with kids. The rooms are pretty spacious and amenities are great. Washer/dryer combo in the room, a great size refrigerator and freezer (which is helpful when you have an infant), a small kitchen with an stove, and dishes to use. In the basement there is cereal,...

Chan Chan

฿5,963

฿6,559 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a TV on the wall.

A room with a large teddy bear, a smaller teddy bear, and a third teddy bear on a table. There is a chair and a small stool.

A conference room with a large screen, a cityscape painting, wooden shelves, and green artificial grass.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading 'SEOUL Jongno.'

16. HotelArrive Seoulful

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kwannie

฿2,731

฿3,004 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A gym with various weightlifting equipment, mirrors, and a speckled grey floor.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A coin laundry facility with black dryers and washers, labeled in Korean.

17. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

฿3,400

฿3,740 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with escalators, a reception desk, and a sign for the hotel lobby and restaurant.

A tall hotel building with a prominent sign at the top.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

18. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jennifer

฿5,144

฿5,658 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern building with a GUDO RESIDENCE sign, a parking entrance, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern dining area with a round table and four chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel room with a marble wall, a round dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

19. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

Gwanghui-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Lilly

฿5,155

฿5,671 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A person standing on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tower.

A hallway with a wooden door, a fire extinguisher, and a green exit sign.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee machine, and a sink.

A building with a sign for 'elim hostel' and another sign for a New York-based company.

20. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

฿1,660

฿1,826 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Modern and convenient hotel, two blocks from Dongdaemun Design Plaza and the Metro. My room was comfortable and immaculate. Every staff member was responsive and helpful throughout the week stay. The hotel has a 24-hour 7-Eleven in the 14th Floor lobby, with like-new laundry facilities, and restaurants and a shopping center on the floors below. There are also numerous small restaurants a block away. I look forward to my next stay."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location. Minutes walk to 3 separate train lines, Airport bus, and public bus. Big spacious room. Amenities are good. Washing machine + Samsung air dresser. Toilet has japanese bidet."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Great location, lovely staff. The lifts are very slow even though there are 3. Large selection for breakfast."

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. Staff were very helpful and rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"Proximity to street market"

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay. Cleaning crew were very pleasant and accommodating. Having access to the laundry facility was not only convenient but also inexpensive to use. Support from the front office staff was excellent . They answered most of my questions and helped secure taxi transportation for me with clear guidelines of where I wished to go. Would highly recommend to family and friends."

K-Grand Hotel DDP

10/10 Excellent

"Trés bien placé, chambre renovée et propre. Personnel a l’accueil trés agreable. Eau et café a disposition. Je recommande sans hesiter !"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, spacious room, large bathroom , nice breakfast!"

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"직원분들이 친절 하십니다"

Other attractions near Dongdaemun Design Plaza

A modern architectural structure with a curved facade and illuminated interior at night.

Goodmorning City

7.8/10 (28 reviews)

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.

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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

8.4/10 (6,176 reviews)

This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.

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A hot pot with various ingredients simmering in a rich, red sauce, garnished with shredded cheese, on a wooden table.

Migliore Mall

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

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.

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APM Place

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at APM Place during your trip to Seoul. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Lotte Fitin

During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Lotte Fitin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Gwanghuimun Gate

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Seoul when you take a trip to Gwanghuimun Gate. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Dongdaemun History Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dongdaemun History Museum during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Doota Mall

8.2/10 (26 reviews)

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Dongdaemun Design Plaza is located in a family-friendly area of Seoul known for its major shopping area and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 290 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Adjacent to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good options close by include HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences.

How many hotels will I find near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Expedia has 290 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dongdaemun Design Plaza, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

What can I see and do near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Seoul National University Hospital, Alive Museum Insadong and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Heunginjimun Gate are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre and Seoul Namsan Gugakdang.

How can I get to Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Euljiro 4-ga Station, Chungmuro Station and Euljilo 3-ga Station. If you're taking a train to the area, Seoul Station is the closest stop to Jung-gu.

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Our top choices for Dongdaemun Design Plaza hotels

1. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

2. Mumum Jongno

3. OnKorea Stay

4. Seoul DDJ STAY

5. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

6. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

9. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

10. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

11. Acube Hotel

12. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

13. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

14. glue Hotel

15. Yul Hotel

16. HotelArrive Seoulful

17. JD Tower Hotel

18. Hotel Kukdo

19. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

20. elim hostel

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Hotel Gracery Seoul

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

K-Grand Hotel DDP

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

Other attractions near Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Goodmorning City

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Migliore Mall

APM Place

Lotte Fitin

Gwanghuimun Gate

Dongdaemun History Museum

Doota Mall

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