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 family-friendly 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 vibrant 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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Great selection of food available for buffet breakfast + Staffs were very polite and helpful. The check in and check out staffs were amazing too
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
The room was very clean and the staff was exceptionally courteous
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
New Blanc Central Myeongdong
Nice property very clean. Love the lounging area and roof top. Breakfast buffet was ok. Overall, I would stay here again. Price is good.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Poorly designed. Had a two bedroom suite and the bedrooms had no privacy. One bedroom didn’t even have a door on it, just open to the living room. Kitchen poorly stocked and don’t have the are essentials. Would not stay again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
