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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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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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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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$86
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$113
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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Seoul to/from Nami Island: Round-Trip Shuttle Service

NZ$46
Per adult
Seoul to/from Nami Island: Round-Trip Shuttle Service
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Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island

NZ$117
Per adult
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island
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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$114 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$114
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (1,114 reviews)
"Its great. Staff are helpful. Japanese/Korean style breakfast,the dish are a little bit different everyday. Right outside subway exit and airport bus stop, so it is easy to access."

Reviewed on 17 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$291 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$291
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Very nice area. Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
4 out of 5
71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$191 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
NZ$191
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
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
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1
3 out of 5
337 Toegye-ro, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$124 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
NZ$124
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (1,003 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
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$160 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$160
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (39 reviews)
"The check in was super easy. The airport limousine bus was walking distance from the hotel. The amenities were worth it. It was really nice having an attached convenience store right in the lobby. We loved the Korean BBQ restaurant. And the in-unit washing machine was a life saver."

Reviewed on 24 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$551 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$551
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,002 reviews)
Incredible
"Exceptional. Hospitality was beyond amazing, loved my room with the river view, I’m missing it already haha. Loved it so much, everytime I come seoul I will definitely come back to Grand Hyatt. Thank you so much!"

Reviewed on 29 May 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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