Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gwanghui-dong
Popular places to visit
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pyounghwa Market
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.
Goodmorning City
During your visit to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Goodmorning City. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Great location and excellent service.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Convenient location and great breakfast option
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Absolutely loved staying at PJ Hotel! The location is perfect—walking distance to Myeongdong and surrounded by cute little cafes. The GU was the highlight of our stay, hands down the best part. The rooms were clean, spacious, and super comfortable. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Nice cooked to order breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Clean room. Great bathroom qater pressure.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
This was an amazing hotel with incredible facilities, great location and the staff even allowed us an early check in! Thank you team!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong
Jung-gu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Lotte Fitin
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Namdaemun Market
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gwanghwamun
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- N Seoul Tower
- Hongik University
- Goyang Stadium
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Namsan Mountain Park
