Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

A modern urban plaza with autumn trees, a blue glass building, and surrounding high-rise buildings.
A busy urban street with modern buildings, a pedestrian crossing, and various vehicles.
A modern architectural building with a curved glass facade and a tree in the foreground.
A statue in a park with trees and modern buildings in the background.
A cityscape with modern buildings, including a prominent DOOSAN building, and a park with trees and a stone staircase.

Stay near popular Gwanghui-dong attractions

A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

8.2/10 (702 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,360
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk

DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk

฿1,282
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk
Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul

Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (JSA Museum & Bridge Crossing)

฿1,653
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (JSA Museum & Bridge Crossing)
South Korea: Lotte World Tower

South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)

฿776
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)
South Korea: N Seoul Tower

South Korea: N Seoul Tower

฿709
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
South Korea: N Seoul Tower
Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

Seoul Street Food Market Tour

฿2,665
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Street Food Market Tour
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Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

2 out of 5
325, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is ฿2,557 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿2,557
฿2,812 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

226, Jangchungdan-ro Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ฿5,408 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
฿5,408
฿5,949 total
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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 ...
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

5 out of 5
238 Euljiro Seoul KR
The price is ฿7,711 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿7,711
฿8,482 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,407 reviews)
"Good location and easy to travel. Metro exit 3 just 1 minute walk to hotel. Room is ckean, Very Friendly and very helpful staffs."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
New Blanc Central Myeongdong

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

3 out of 5
20 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is ฿4,468 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿4,468
฿4,914 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
9/10 Wonderful! (550 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, very centrally located and convenient to get everywhere"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

New Blanc Central Myeongdong
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

4 out of 5
20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is ฿3,734 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
฿3,734
฿4,108 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (1,359 reviews)
"Stuff at the front desk was very helpful, food was very good and big variety, also location is great, would recommend"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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 ฿5,013 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿5,013
฿5,514 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (2,313 reviews)
"The hotel is not close to myeongdong shopping street. You will need to take the subway (not tourist friendly) or uber(about $6-$8 each way). Walk close to 30 minutes. It is a nice hotel clean, family rooms are in building B and the hotel doesn’t have staff to help carry bags if you have too many. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
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Where to stay in Gwanghui-dong

Find the best Gwanghui-dong areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at night with illuminated Christmas lights, a prominent church with a spire, and modern buildings.

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.

A statue with a pagoda-like roof, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a cityscape in the background.

Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and multiple bridges.

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

Dongdaemun-gu

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

A bustling street with traditional Korean architecture, modern buildings, and a crowd of people.
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Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide