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 vibrant 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.
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.
Things to do
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Clean room, polite behavior, nice breakfast!
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
The room and location was great! Staff were friendly and accommodating, and they all seem to have good enough English skills to be helpful to non-Korean speakers. Nice amenities around the hotel, and plenty of food options! Only item I wasn’t too thrilled about was that their AC system didn’t seem ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2025
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Great room
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Excellent staff. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Everything from the kind and courteous housekeeping staff to the reception staff. The hotel is not one to miss out on. The breakfast was spectacular also, plenty of choice and well worth the money paid for it.
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Breakfast was good. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong
Jung-gu
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.
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.
