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A modern interior with a staircase, glass walls, and a view of an outdoor area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in dishwasher, and a washing machine.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern hallway with a black sign displaying room numbers 201 to 205.

1. Seoul DDJ STAY

1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

KANAKO

€76

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, multiple seating areas, a kitchenette, and a view of the city.

The entrance to a building with a sign reading "NEUBLANC Control Management".

A building with a sign that reads "NEWBLANC Central Mycrogden".

A wooden hot tub with a stone surround, a wooden fence, and a window with light.

2. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Yamila

€101

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a tower in the background.

A night view of a tall building with illuminated windows and a large, illuminated arch structure in the foreground.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sliding door, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A room with a view of a tower and a waterfall, featuring a sofa and a coffee table.

3. The Shilla Seoul

1.1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Daeyoung

€383

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hallway with a tiled floor, a door with a number, and a window with a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a shelf with a plant, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a signboard, a bench, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a welcome sign, a staircase, and a wall-mounted plant.

4. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.9 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Max

€56

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a cityscape view.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent sign reading "HOTEL SKYPARK".

A buffet table with various dishes, a bottle of wine, and condiments.

5. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Aaron

€97

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling light.

A modern bathroom with a vanity, a mirror with circular lighting, a door, and a trash bin.

A multi-story building with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a hotel and cafe is coming soon.

6. BlueDuck Hotel

0.9 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Claudel

€90

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a unique architectural design with a large central void and illuminated windows.

An outdoor bar area with a white counter, black bar stools, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern dining area with a city view, a chef preparing food, and a variety of dishes displayed on the counter.

7. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Amir

€257

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

The entrance of The Slaisir hotel with a modern glass facade and illuminated signage.

A modern reception area with a curved ceiling, recessed lighting, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. The room has a city view through large windows.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines and treadmills.

8. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Theresa

€120

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent signage.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a shower area.

A modern interior with large windows, a sectional sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area, seating arrangements, and a large mirror.

9. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Euljiro-dong, 0.7 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Michael

€83

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a wooden table.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bookshelf with decorative items, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, and a large floral arrangement.

10. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Daiki

€63

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in dishwasher.

A modern reception desk with a glass partition, a coffee machine, and a shelf with bottles.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines, free weights, and cardio machines.

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Helena

€51

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A variety of meats and vegetables on a counter with a chef in the background.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a cityscape.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large window offering a city view, multiple seating areas, and a well-lit environment.

A modern hotel room with a marble bathroom, a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

€242

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, bench seating, and a minimalist design.

13. Yul Hotel

0.4 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

"We enjoyed our stay here for the first half of our trip that we booked it again for the last couple days in Seoul. The location of the hotel is very convenient. Close to the metro and shopping areas makes it easy when traveling with kids. The rooms are pretty spacious and amenities are great. Washer/dryer combo in the room, a great size refrigerator and freezer (which is helpful when you have an infant), a small kitchen with an stove, and dishes to use. In the basement there is cereal,...

Chan Chan

€126

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a tiled walkway.

A bar area with a grand piano, a bar counter, and multiple stools.

A JW Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with traffic lights and a traditional building in the background.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

14. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.7 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Chong

€351

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with escalators, a reception desk, and a sign for the hotel lobby and restaurant.

A tall hotel building with a prominent sign at the top.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

15. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Jennifer

€114

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with a GUDO RESIDENCE sign, a parking entrance, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern dining area with a round table and four chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a marble wall, a round dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

16. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

Gwanghui-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Hsinting

€143

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A reception area with a Star Hostel sign, a reception desk, a television, and a potted orchid.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small desk with a chair, and a window with a plant.

A staircase with a sign reading "CAFETERIA" leading to a room.

A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, white shelves, and a red door.

17. Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Alynne

€29

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A person standing on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tower.

A building with a sign for 'elim hostel' and another sign for a New York-based company.

A hallway with a wooden door, a fire extinguisher, and a green exit sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a mounted air conditioner, and a ceiling-mounted smoke detector.

18. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.9 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

TAKAHIRO

€48

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A building with signs for '6018 Airport Bus' and 'Hamy'.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a kitchen counter with various items.

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with mirrors, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

Outdoor wooden picnic tables against a green wall with a view of trees and buildings in the background.

19. Hamory Guesthouse

Gwanghui-dong, 0.1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Ngawang

€52

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

A nighttime cityscape with modern buildings, a well-lit street, and a clear view of the road.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a coffee machine, and a sink.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LAHA BOUTIQUE DDP 3F'.

20. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Makoto

€90

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghuimun Gate

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seoul DDJ STAY	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
New Blanc Central Myeongdong	9.2 Wonderful 478 reviews	View
The Shilla Seoul	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.2 Wonderful 54 reviews	View
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun	9.0 Wonderful 1,337 reviews	View

Top Gwanghuimun Gate Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here for an entire week and it was perfect. The rooms had everything we needed, including a washer and a drying rack, which was amazing! The location is ideal and close to major subway lines and within walking distance of popular areas. It was easy to navigate, clean and comfortable to stay in for a long period of time! Would definitely recommend staying here!"

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

8/10 Good

"Positive: 24/7 front desk, very clean, have access to water filter machine in the hallway, Nice lobby, has underground parking, great location next to subway, 2 minutes walk to Dongdaemun shopping district, can open the window has screens. Negative: Walls, doors, hallway looks cheap, hope they install the toilet water conservation system Has most important things we ask for, clean & safe place to sleep and hot shower at great location , I like to give 3.8 star."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well located for Myeongdong. Very nice hotel with very friendly staff. It had coin laundry facilities in the hotel which was very convenient. However you had to go to the 3rd floor for irons (no irons available in the bedroom)."

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Very conveniently located, a short walk from the subway. The room was clean and quiet and the coin/card laundry in the basement was super convenient."

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed my stay here. Easy to find, convenient location, great, comfortable room, and a lot of amenities nearby. Would stay here again"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were very clean, and they made the bed, & bought fresh towels, daily. The laundry was very useful & easy to use."

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Very modern and clean hotel. Staff very friendly. Myeondong is 2 stops away on the green line or get the bus just outside the the hotel to Myeondong station. Hotel airport bus is also just outside the hotel. Not much outside the hotel, a 7 eleven very handy. Washing machine and dryer in hotel is excellent. Very clean and modern. huge 65 inch TV. Although room is very small just enough is walk round."

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

10/10 Excellent

"My second visits here! Great location, Clean room, kind staffs!"

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room upkeep was excellent."

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A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

8.2/10 (702 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.

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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

8.4/10 (6,176 reviews)

This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.

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A modern architectural structure with a curved facade and illuminated interior at night.

Goodmorning City

7.8/10 (28 reviews)

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.

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A hot pot with various ingredients simmering in a rich, red sauce, garnished with shredded cheese, on a wooden table.

Migliore Mall

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

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.

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APM Place

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at APM Place during your trip to Seoul. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Lotte Fitin

During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Lotte Fitin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Dongdaemun History Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dongdaemun History Museum during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Fashion Mall U:US

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can do some window-shopping at Fashion Mall U:US. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gwanghuimun Gate?

Gwanghuimun Gate is located in a family-friendly area of Seoul known for its major shopping area and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 265 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Gwanghuimun Gate?

Adjacent to Gwanghuimun Gate, Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good choices close by include HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gwanghuimun Gate?

Expedia has 265 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gwanghuimun Gate.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwanghuimun Gate, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Gwanghuimun Gate.

What can I see and do near Gwanghuimun Gate?

Seoul National University Hospital, Alive Museum Insadong and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History feature captivating exhibits. Explore landmarks like Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Heunginjimun Gate. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre and Seoul Namsan Gugakdang.

How can I get to Gwanghuimun Gate?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Gwanghuimun Gate is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Euljiro 4-ga Station, Chungmuro Station and Euljilo 3-ga Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, Seoul Station is the closest stop to Jung-gu.

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Our top choices for Gwanghuimun Gate hotels

1. Seoul DDJ STAY

2. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

3. The Shilla Seoul

4. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

5. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

6. BlueDuck Hotel

7. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

8. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

9. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10. Acube Hotel

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

13. Yul Hotel

14. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

15. Hotel Kukdo

16. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

17. Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

18. elim hostel

19. Hamory Guesthouse

20. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

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Top Gwanghuimun Gate Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

Hotel Gracery Seoul

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Other attractions near Gwanghuimun Gate

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Goodmorning City

Migliore Mall

APM Place

Lotte Fitin

Dongdaemun History Museum

Fashion Mall U:US

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