Gwanghui-dong

Seoul

I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.
I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (ddp), night time
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, Korea

Popular places to visit

Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

4.5/5(16 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
Migliore Mall

Migliore Mall

During your visit to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Migliore Mall. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Migliore Mall
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, Korea

Goodmorning City

2/5(1 review)

During your visit to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Goodmorning City. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Goodmorning City

Doota Mall

3/5(1 review)

During your trip to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Doota Mall. While in this vibrant area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Doota Mall

Hyundai City Outlet

During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hyundai City Outlet. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hyundai City Outlet

Pyounghwa Market

During your visit to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pyounghwa Market. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Pyounghwa Market

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

CA $77
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

CA $75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
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DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

CA $56
per adult
86% 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)

CA $89
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
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Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

CA $61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

CA $74
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
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Gwanghui-dong Hotel Deals

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

5 out of 5
238 Euljiro Seoul KR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $241 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
CA $241
CA $265 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,196 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff on the ground floor and at check-in were very friendly and helpful, though staff in other areas were only average. A few things to note: Facilities come with quite a lot of rules. The pool requires advance booking, which felt inconvenient while on holiday ...

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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 CA $135 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
CA $135
CA $149 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Hotel PJ 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 CA $150 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
CA $150
CA $167 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,331 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was exceptionally courteous

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 CA $66 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
CA $66
CA $73 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,225 reviews)
Speedy check-in and check-out process. Love the convenience store within hotel. Very close to subway stations. Airport limo bus a block away. Felt very secure.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is CA $210 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
CA $210
CA $254 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Best ever !

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is CA $122 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
CA $122
CA $136 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews)
Room was great. Staff were very friendly. Our room was cleaned every day. Overall great experience

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong

Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(207 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.

Jung-gu
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!

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 the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
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Pil-dong

While you're in Pil-dong, take in top sights like Namsangol Hanok Village and jump on the metro at Chungmuro Station to see more of the city.

Pil-dong
Myeongdong which includes shopping, a city and night scenes

Myeong-dong

Major shopping and tourism hub, Myeongdong boasts mid-to-high priced retail stores, international brands, and Korean cosmetics. Explore pedestrian-friendly streets, visit Myeongdong Cathedral, and easily access Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 4.

Myeong-dong
Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more 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

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong

Gwanghui-dong

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