Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park featuring a city as well as a small group of people
Gwanghui-dong
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes markets as well as a small group of people
Dongdaemun Market which includes interior views, shopping and markets
Dongdaemun Market which includes night scenes, markets and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Dongdaemun Design Plaza showing modern architecture

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.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

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

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

Hyundai City Outlet

During your visit to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Hyundai City Outlet. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hyundai City Outlet

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.

Pyounghwa Market

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.

Goodmorning City

Activities

Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

NZ$162
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Alpaca World and Nami Island with Gangchon Rail Bike Tour

Alpaca World and Nami Island with Gangchon Rail Bike Tour

NZ$116
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Alpaca World and Nami Island with Gangchon Rail Bike Tour
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip

From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip

NZ$131
per adult
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience

Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)

NZ$119
per adult
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)
Picture 1 for Activity Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

NZ$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option
Seoul: BTS K-Pop Star Footsteps Journey ARMY Fan Day Tour

Seoul: BTS K-Pop Star Footsteps Journey ARMY Fan Day Tour

NZ$123
per adult
Seoul: BTS K-Pop Star Footsteps Journey ARMY Fan Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals

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$411 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$411
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,154 reviews)
"Good Location, staff are friendly. Overall is good."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

4 out of 5
226, Jangchungdan-ro Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$150 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$150
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,180 reviews)
"Staff were efficient and friendly. Good facilities"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Hotel PJ Myeongdong

4 out of 5
71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$179 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$179
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Amazing experience and stay in Seoul
"Amazing hotel, ample space, convenient location, impeccable experience."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$465 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$465
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and amazing accommodation"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$210 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$210
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,709 reviews)
"Nice hotel within walking distance of many tourist attractions. My room was comfortable with a nice view, and the hotel staff was professional & friendly. Dining choices are a bit limited, and it is difficult to find a place to enjoy a cocktail. The hotel was reasonably priced however, and I enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$195 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$195
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,948 reviews)
Great stay at ENA
"Staff was very helpful in assisting us on directions, where to get American breakfast and which restaurants are open late. Hotel was very clean and comfortable. It was ideally situated near the train exit."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong

Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

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.

Jung-gu
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Euljiro-dong

While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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 featuring 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 Gwangjang Market, 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 which includes 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 featuring markets, street scenes and a city

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

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