Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
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 culturally rich 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 vibrant 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 culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket
Small Group DMZ tour with Susp. Bridge,Airsoft Shooting,NK museum
Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
"The staff is very good and humble!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
"Clean, convenient to city shopping and transportation, helpful."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
"We have been to Seoul many times and I think this hotel is one of my favorite hotels so far. Hotel is very clean and well maintained and the staff are super friendly and helpful. It also shares the building with Hyundai Outlet Mall so shopping is very convenient. If you need glasses, there is an ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
ALL STAY Myeongdong
"Old, musty towels, moldy bathrooms, and overcrowded elevators"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Hotel was very clean and staff were very friendly. The location was a great spot as well around lots of restaurants and subway stations. If I’m ever back in Korea, I’ll definitely be rebooking with The Botanik!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
"Very comfortable"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Gwanghui-dong
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.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.
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.
