Title: Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide: Best of Gwanghui-dong, Seoul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gwanghui-dong](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwanghui-Dong-Hotels.d553248635976383325.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gwanghui-dong Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gwanghui-Dong.d553248635976383325.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gwanghui-dong Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwanghui-Dong.d553248635976383325.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide ## Seoul ![I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/e2279123-7d66-43ce-bd80-a550fe087854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/e2279123-7d66-43ce-bd80-a550fe087854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/24c2d720-5506-4a48-adf8-b292b626c1c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dongdaemun Design Plaza (ddp), night time](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/e8d26c18-c520-48fc-b527-4902513afe84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/b48ed9aa-710d-4581-86a3-e2226d383497.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gwanghui-dong Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Seoul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul.dx178308) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563843887/db9f7c2b-743a-4a1e-8966-9f7918dadfb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dongdaemun-Design-Plaza-Jung-gu.d553248621563843887.Attraction) ![Migliore Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/f970e774-b827-48e2-899c-5e914d5b6781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Migliore Mall During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Migliore Mall. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Migliore-Mall-Jung-gu.d553248621526927919.Attraction) ![Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/b48ed9aa-710d-4581-86a3-e2226d383497.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodmorning-City-Seoul.d553248621564478912.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Doota-Mall-Jung-gu.d6159383.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hyundai-City-Outlet-Seoul.d553248633862208688.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyounghwa-Market-Jung-gu.d553248621563235593.Attraction) ### Things to do ![GyeongBokGung Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307525/72e6026f-a9ad-4fd2-8939-048158d03d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up) £41 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-royal-palace-and-seoul-city-tour-hotel-pick-up.a1307525.activity-details) ![Changgyeonggung Royal Palce_ Seoul Night Tour_PLK Travel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2471005/a6a4a69a-f8ee-4351-a099-df2b43d18e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park) £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seoul-night-tour-gwangjang-market.a2471005.activity-details) ![Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768466/32b2fc2d-08cb-488c-9bd9-01537028bd1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge, North Korea View £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seoul-dmz-with-optional-suspension-bridge.a4768466.activity-details) ![Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2139018/720220ae-bcc1-4a88-9ec8-85ba5551b20c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/thrilling-korean-dmz-3rd-tunnel-tour-from-seoul-red-bridge-rush.a2139018.activity-details) ![Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49762516/9d2fca77-9e9b-428d-a5fc-dbe487fd6bf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon £29 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-seouls-oldest-district-with-a-storyteller-from-bukchon.a49762516.activity-details) ![Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4724540/ef8434b7-6730-4d7d-93f6-cd3c115676a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike £39 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seoul-nami-island-and-garden-of-morning-calm-opt-railbike.a4724540.activity-details) [See all activities in Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong ![Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23490000/23489500/23489421/03f350dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences 238 Euljiro Seoul KR £136 3 Mar - 4 Mar 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! (1,190 reviews) The Novotel is splendid choice in the Dongdaemun area depending on what you are looking for and how much you are interested in spending. We booked a Premier Room in the Residence wing of the complex and were very pleased. There was a full kitchenette, a separate dining area, and a spacious seating ... Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=23489421&PinnedHotelID=23489421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383325) ![Hotel PJ Myeongdong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/975000/974958/5d34eae1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel PJ Myeongdong 71, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul £74 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Clean room, polite behavior, nice breakfast! Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=974958&PinnedHotelID=974958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383325) ![New Blanc Central Myeongdong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111140000/111131900/111131871/cea46bdf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New Blanc Central Myeongdong 20 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu Seoul £56 9 Feb - 10 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews) Clean room, helpful staff, near to metro Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=111131871&PinnedHotelID=111131871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383325) ![Grand Hyatt Seoul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21727/5f31616c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Seoul 322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul £148 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Other than a long check in, everything was spectacular. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=21727&PinnedHotelID=21727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383325) ![ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21520000/21518500/21518483/cd29c479_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun 36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul £139 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,301 reviews) Room was super, great staff, very happy about everything except weather. Too cold but very sunny. I like it Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=21518483&PinnedHotelID=21518483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383325) ![HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110880000/110879300/110879232/ca9e12f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG 23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul £73 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,068 reviews) Clean room and courteous staffs. Great location! Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=110879232&PinnedHotelID=110879232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383325) [See all 2,496 properties in Gwanghui-dong](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976383325) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gwanghui-dong hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383325&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383325&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383325&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383325&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383325&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383325&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong ![Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563843887/05a62592-c5ac-4be1-9b92-49b7aceb5a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jung-gu 4.5/5(263 area reviews) Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Jung-Gu.dx6049709) ![I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/3252ca29-2508-4305-abd4-6860af55e4ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Euljiro-Dong.dx553248635976008655) ![Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156735/995df562-22d4-4b4b-99b8-8acb9fb3f55a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Myeong-Dong.dx6156735) ![Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381450/a9ff0d83-5afa-46a4-a119-6d7bcbb03c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jongno-1234-Ga-Dong.dx553248635976381450) ![Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622832931550/638cbeb3-b50d-47ba-a6ea-2a60a58f2dc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Insa-Dong.dx553248622832931550) ![Sungnyemun Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/8ef7eb8a-7f58-433d-bd8a-805bcce70458.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Hoehyeon-Dong.dx553248635976007626) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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