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

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

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

5/5(1 review)

During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Pyounghwa Market. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Pyounghwa Market

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 culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Goodmorning City

Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

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

NZ$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option
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$159
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$132
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Alpaca World and Nami Island with Gangchon Rail Bike Tour
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience

Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)

NZ$117
per adult
Korean bath house Jimjilbang experience (women only)
Seoul to/from Nami Island: Round-Trip Shuttle Service

Seoul to/from Nami Island or Alpaca World: Shuttle Service

NZ$37
per adult
Seoul to/from Nami Island or Alpaca World: Shuttle Service
Seoul: BTS K-Pop Star Footsteps Journey Day Tour

Seoul: BTS K-Pop Star Footsteps Journey Day Tour

NZ$121
per adult
Seoul: BTS K-Pop Star Footsteps Journey Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

4 out of 5
20 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$137 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$137
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews)
"Staff was helpful and friendly. They were very accommodating. The facilities were newer and room was in excellent condition. The beds were really comfortable and spacious enough for out family of 4 adults."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

New Blanc Central Myeongdong
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$184 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$184
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,063 reviews)
"Fantastic property, clean lovely staff, Bus for airport at the front door. Lift to the Subway just outside the front door. Lovely clean laundry area. Great location. This is our families 2nd stay here and we will be back."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
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$346 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$346
23 July - 24 July
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! (1,101 reviews)
"I like the size of the junior suite and the round shaped bath tub is very nice. Very accessible to 3 lines of metro. The concierge is helpful. But a junior suite on the 3rd floor is ridiculous, I can hear the noise from party revellers at night, woken up by construction in the day. And the lifts ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

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$188 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$188
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,009 reviews)
"It's very convenient"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hotel PJ Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$235 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$235
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,577 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the property is safe and clean. I am very happy with this hotel and I’m certainly going back to this hotel again in the near future."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 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$284 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$284
21 July - 22 July
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! (2,808 reviews)
Great big rooms
"Great for families. Close to train Station, perfect bog room(two bedroom suite with kitchen and dining room and living room."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 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

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, 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 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 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
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 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.

Jongno-gu

Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

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