Gwanghui-dong
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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Jeju: Western and Southern Sightseeing Day Tour
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
"Enjoyed our stay at this property. The location was great and the staff was very welcoming. The rooms were very clean. We stayed in a residence room and were very happy with all the appliances, including laundry, that were included. We also found the beds to be large and very comfortable."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
"The hotel was nice but our room smelled of cigarette smoke. We gave allergies to that but they were full so we couldn’t ask to be moved. There should be specification for non smoking."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
ALL STAY Myeongdong
"Room is clean, complete amenities with laundry and kitchen. Very convenient location and easy access to transportation and restaurants. Communication should be catered to tourists since not everyone has Google Translate app, but otherwise they’ll translate whenever you asked."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Hotel itself was great, room was also fantastic. But 1) view was poor (view of multiple demolished buildings). 2) we had a suite with kitchen appliances etc, but the room was without even simple cutlery/utensils etc. these were chargeable to the room to “hire”. 3) The room wasn’t cleaned everyday, ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
"My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ..."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"Very clean hotel with accommodating staff and fast, efficient service"
Reviewed on 25 May 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.
