Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

A modern architectural structure with a curved design, surrounded by a crowd of people and tall buildings in the background.
A modern architectural structure with a curved design, surrounded by a plaza with people walking and a construction site nearby.
A modern, illuminated building with a curved, metallic exterior.
A modern architectural structure with a curved facade and illuminated interior at night.
A night scene with a large number of illuminated white flowers arranged in rows, a building with a sign that reads "Motel," and a bridge in the background.

Stay near popular Gwanghui-dong attractions

A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

8.2/10 (702 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.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

Rp723.150
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

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

Rp541.950
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

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

Rp903.250
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

Rp903.937
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

Rp812.925
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour

From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour

Rp1.159.773
per adult
From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

5 out of 5
238 Euljiro Seoul KR
The price is Rp4.777.618 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp4.777.618
Rp5.255.380 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,325 reviews)
"This hotel was perfectly located for what we planned to do. It is a popular hotel so we got picked form here for our DMZ tour and really close to the famous markets for our food tour. The breakfast was EXCELLENT! We have been travelling and so far this has been the best for choice. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
New Blanc Central Myeongdong

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

4 out of 5
20 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is Rp2.395.112 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp2.395.112
Rp2.634.623 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
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 Rp3.034.498 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp3.034.498
Rp3.337.948 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,388 reviews)
"This was a perfectly located hotel. Airport bus stop and lift to metro lines literally at door. Lovely, comfortable big rooms and enjoyed the pyjamas & bathroom. Staff polite and attentive with any query. Would certainly stay here again if in Seoul."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

4 out of 5
20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is Rp2.556.742 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.556.742
Rp2.812.416 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
ALL STAY Myeongdong

ALL STAY Myeongdong

4 out of 5
14 Changgyeonggung-ro 1-gil Jung Seoul Seoul
The price is Rp1.810.153 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.810.153
Rp1.991.168 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun History and ...
ALL STAY Myeongdong
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is Rp6.668.496 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp6.668.496
Rp8.068.880 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Grand Hyatt Seoul
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Where to stay in Gwanghui-dong

Find the best Gwanghui-dong areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

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.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

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.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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.

A modern building with a large sign, steps leading up to it, and people walking around.

Yongsan-gu

Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.

Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide