Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people
Gwanghui-dong
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park showing markets as well as a small group of people
Dongdaemun Market showing interior views, markets and shopping
Dongdaemun Market showing street scenes, markets and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

4/5(11 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
Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(66 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(26 reviews)

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets

Namdaemun Market

4/5(75 reviews)

This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.

Namdaemun Market
Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(122 reviews)

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Lotte World Tower

Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong

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 ₹6,030 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹6,030
₹6,756 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,855 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹7,855
₹8,801 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,064 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 18 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 ₹16,098 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹16,098
₹17,708 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,105 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 ₹8,744 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
₹8,744
₹9,618 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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 ₹10,928 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹10,928
₹12,021 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,573 reviews)
"Excellent location, central to many tourist areas of Seoul. Offers room with 2 beds, however rooms were very small."

Reviewed on 14 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 ₹12,256 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
₹12,256
₹13,482 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,818 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 17 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(263 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(86 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