Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park featuring a city as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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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
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Hyundai City Outlet

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

Hyundai City Outlet
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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
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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
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Pyounghwa Market

5/5(1 review)

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
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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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Goodmorning City

Activities

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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip

NZ$86
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip
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DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel from Seoul (Option: Red Suspension bridge)

NZ$89
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel from Seoul (Option: Red Suspension bridge)
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From Seoul: Classic K-Drama Dae Jang Geum Park Tour

NZ$122
Per adult
From Seoul: Classic K-Drama Dae Jang Geum Park Tour
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Seoul to/from Nami Island: Round-Trip Shuttle Service

NZ$46
Per adult
Seoul to/from Nami Island: Round-Trip Shuttle Service
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Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island

NZ$117
Per adult
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island
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Paju DMZ : Imjingak Park, Camp Greaves, Peace Gondola Day Tour

NZ$176
Per adult
Paju DMZ : Imjingak Park, Camp Greaves, Peace Gondola Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$106 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$106
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"I really loved this hotel! It was in a great location (walking distance to plenty of restaurants and shopping stores) and it was right next to the airport limousine stop! The room and bathroom was clean. Also, having the bidet was nice. They have a coin laundry within the hotel and they stored my ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
3 out of 5
325, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$112 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
NZ$112
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,132 reviews)
"Very convenient location and very clean room."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
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$265 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
NZ$265
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (1,018 reviews)
"Very good location. Super clean. The room is really spacious with great amenities. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
4 out of 5
71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$182 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$182
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Nice but not very close to public transportation. Does not provide tooth brush or eating utensils."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1
3 out of 5
337 Toegye-ro, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$122 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$122
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Typical Toyoko Inn
"Located about 5 minutes from Dongdaemon history and cultural park metro station. Use exit 4 from station to get to hotel. This exit has elevator to street level. There is also an airport bus stop outside hotel. Staff were very friendly on check in. Room was small but efficient. The bidet toilet was ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1
Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
3.5 out of 5
9 Chungmu-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$169 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
NZ$169
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
"Loved that there was a convenience store on the first floor and the roof top had limited seats but no one really used it, so it was a lovely place to watch the sunset with friends. One issue we had was that we found a bag of wet clothes in our room. Other than that, room was clean and staff were ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
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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, street scenes and a city

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 showing 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 showing 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 which includes a city, street scenes and markets

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 Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu

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