The Best Hotels Closest to Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul for 2026

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A modern bathroom with a window, a small table, and a bench.

A modern kitchen with a window view, a sink, and a countertop.

A kitchen with a window, a bench with round stools, and a small potted plant.

1. Mumum Jongno

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Consuelo

￥13,146

￥14,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and a mirrored wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a modern architectural design.

2. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

￥20,908

￥22,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern interior with a sign reading 'ON KOREA STAY,' a laptop on a desk, a washing machine, and potted plants.

The entrance of a hotel named "On Korea Stay" with a sign indicating the address as 230-13. Inside, there are seating areas with round tables and chairs.

A modern room with a round table, two wooden chairs, a wooden wardrobe with hanging space, a mirror, and a sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a potted plant.

3. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kim Yan

￥10,161

￥11,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A modern hotel room with a white table, black chairs, a wooden accent wall, a decorative ceiling, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and wooden cabinets.

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.

4. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥13,305

￥14,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

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

5. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Max

￥8,110

￥9,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the cityscape, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a kitchen area with a sink, and a large mirror.

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

6. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

￥18,608

￥20,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A modern office space with a long table, multiple chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

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

7. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Euljiro-dong, 0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Michael

￥13,415

￥14,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Amir

￥40,654

￥44,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and a clean, well-lit interior.

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

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

9. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥34,114

￥37,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large glass table with a decorative centerpiece.

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

10. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Giuliano

￥39,724

￥43,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Helena

￥8,966

￥9,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bedroom with a large bed, a city view, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.

A hallway with a sign reading "g/ue hotel" and multiple doors.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and three bar stools.

A bar area with various bottles and glasses.

12. glue Hotel

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Grace

￥9,293

￥10,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a TV on the wall.

A conference room with a large screen, a cityscape painting, wooden shelves, and green artificial grass.

A room with a large teddy bear, a smaller teddy bear, and a third teddy bear on a table. There is a chair and a small stool.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a vending machine, and a colorful mural on the wall.

13. HotelArrive Seoulful

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kwannie

￥12,722

￥14,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

14. Yul Hotel

0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

"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

￥23,630

￥26,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of mountains.

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, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

￥21,739

￥24,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A person seated at a table with a view of traditional architecture through large windows.

16. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

￥52,269

￥63,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

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.

17. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

Gwanghui-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Lilly

￥26,398

￥29,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee machine, and a sink.

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

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

18. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥7,117

￥7,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay at Hotel the Botanik for our anniversary and would recommend to everyone."

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay. Cleaning crew were very pleasant and accommodating. Having access to the laundry facility was not only convenient but also inexpensive to use. Support from the front office staff was excellent . They answered most of my questions and helped secure taxi transportation for me with clear guidelines of where I wished to go. Would highly recommend to family and friends."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and facilities! smaller room but that is expected of Japanese hotels. washer and dryer on the hotel premises was super useful! walking distance to the night market!"

K-Grand Hotel DDP

10/10 Excellent

"Trés bien placé, chambre renovée et propre. Personnel a l’accueil trés agreable. Eau et café a disposition. Je recommande sans hesiter !"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, spacious room, large bathroom , nice breakfast!"

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"직원분들이 친절 하십니다"

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."

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."

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

10/10 Excellent

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

Other attractions near Dongdaemun Design Plaza

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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Goodmorning City. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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

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APM Place

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Lotte Fitin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Gwanghuimun Gate

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Seoul when you spend time at Gwanghuimun Gate. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Dongdaemun History Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dongdaemun History Museum during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Doota Mall

8.2/10 (26 reviews)

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

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Our top choices for Dongdaemun Design Plaza hotels

1. Mumum Jongno

2. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

3. OnKorea Stay

4. BlueDuck Hotel

5. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

6. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

7. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

9. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

10. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

12. glue Hotel

13. HotelArrive Seoulful

14. Yul Hotel

15. Hotel Kukdo

16. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

17. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

18. elim hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Hotel Gracery Seoul

K-Grand Hotel DDP

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

Other attractions near Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Goodmorning City

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Migliore Mall

APM Place

Lotte Fitin

Gwanghuimun Gate

Dongdaemun History Museum

Doota Mall

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