Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide
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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.

Goodmorning City
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.
Doota Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can do some window-shopping at Doota 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 culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its 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.
Things to do

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Jeju: Western and Southern Sightseeing Day Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Welcoming staff, clean convenient room, good breakfast. We enjoyed so much.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
Dobre śniadanie, czyste pokoje.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
The hotel was very basic—nothing spectacular. The staff service was good, but the breakfast was terrible—one of the worst we have ever seen.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

ALL STAY Myeongdong
Clean room. Just a little bit tiny but ok for a short stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The hotel looks new, smells great and is in a great location, 12 minutes walk to myeongdong street, 5 minutes walk to the stream, many restaurants around yet the hotel is located away from the noise. They clean the rooms every day. Every room has a fridge and stove which was great. I would stay there ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
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.

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.

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.
