Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park featuring a city as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza

4/5(7 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.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza
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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.

Hyundai City Outlet
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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
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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
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Pyounghwa Market

5/5(1 review)

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
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Goodmorning City

4/5(1 review)

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.

Goodmorning City

Activities

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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip

NZ$93
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip
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DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel from Seoul (Option: Red Suspension bridge)

NZ$89
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel from Seoul (Option: Red Suspension bridge)
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Seoul: Namiseom, Petite France, & Garden of Morning Calm

NZ$131
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Namiseom, Petite France, & Garden of Morning Calm
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From Seoul: Classic K-Drama Dae Jang Geum Park Tour

NZ$122
Per adult
From Seoul: Classic K-Drama Dae Jang Geum Park Tour
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DMZ Tour

NZ$128
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour
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Alpaca World Tour with Nami Island & optional Railbike or Garden

NZ$142
Per adult
Alpaca World Tour with Nami Island & optional Railbike or Garden
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Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
3 out of 5
325, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$119 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$119
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,096 reviews)
Very good
"Prefect"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
5 out of 5
238 Euljiro, Jung Gu, Seoul, KR
The price is NZ$295 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$295
per night
28 May - 29 May
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Liked the amenities of having a mini kitchen, washer and dryer , room was big , bathroom was big , beds were comfortable . Front desk was helpful . What we did not appreciate was those staff standing by the door or entrance would not even offer to help with the luggage’s seeing us having a difficult ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1
3 out of 5
337 Toegye-ro, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$126 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$126
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
Typical Toyoko Inn
"Located about 5 minutes from Dongdaemon history and cultural park metro station. Use exit 4 from station to get to hotel. This exit has elevator to street level. There is also an airport bus stop outside hotel. Staff were very friendly on check in. Room was small but efficient. The bidet toilet was ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
4 out of 5
71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$210 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$210
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
3.5 out of 5
9 Chungmu-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$171 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$171
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
"convenience, near to train station & walkable to myeongdong night market. near to namsan tower too. there is cafe pascucci at the lobby. downside, room is a bit small, only 1 toilet for 4 pax. overall its a 4.5/5!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$617 per night from 16 May to 17 May
NZ$617
per night
16 May - 17 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff were truly fantastic in helping us with every query and ensuring that our stay was enjoyable. The rooms were lovely, spacious and comfortable with phenomenal views"

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

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
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

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 showing 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 Jogyesa Temple, 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 showing 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 which includes a city, street scenes and markets

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
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

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

Jongno-gu

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