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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a modern design with wooden accents and a large chandelier.

1. The Shilla Seoul

1.1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Daeyoung

￥58,844

￥65,104 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 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 welcome sign, a staircase, and a wall-mounted plant.

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

2. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.9 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Max

￥8,185

￥9,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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

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

3. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Aaron

￥13,292

￥14,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

4. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Yamila

￥18,780

￥20,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

5. BlueDuck Hotel

0.9 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Claudel

￥13,574

￥15,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A small, enclosed space with a green carpet, wooden slatted walls, a potted plant, and a table with chairs.

6. OnKorea Stay

1.3 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Kim Yan

￥9,732

￥10,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

7. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Daiki

￥12,524

￥13,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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

8. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Theresa

￥17,737

￥19,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

9. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Amir

￥42,661

￥46,927 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 spacious room with a wooden floor, two blue yoga mats, a wooden block, and a textured mat.

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.

10. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Helena

￥8,896

￥9,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

11. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Giuliano

￥39,647

￥43,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

12. 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

￥28,131

￥30,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

13. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.7 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Chong

￥52,167

￥63,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

14. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Jennifer

￥16,860

￥18,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel lobby with a long marble counter displaying various food items, pendant lighting, and a wooden floor.

A reception desk with three staff members, a modern interior design, and a wooden accent wall.

A hotel room with a desk, chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, a large window with curtains, and a view of the cityscape.

15. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Samantha

￥21,751

￥24,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The exterior of the Summit Hotel with illuminated signage, large glass windows, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A modern office with two desks, two chairs, and a lamp.

A spacious coffee shop with multiple tables and chairs, a visible counter with a menu, and a large window offering a view of the street.

16. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.4 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Joe

￥14,607

￥16,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

17. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

Gwanghui-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Hsinting

￥22,395

￥24,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

18. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.9 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

TAKAHIRO

￥7,509

￥8,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A hotel hallway with wooden doors, a reception desk, and a plant.

19. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Makoto

￥13,638

￥15,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a computer and a printer, and a radiator.

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

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

20. Hamory Guesthouse

Gwanghui-dong, 0.1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Ngawang

￥8,484

￥9,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghuimun Gate

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Shilla Seoul	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.2 Wonderful 55 reviews	View
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun	9.0 Wonderful 1,337 reviews	View
New Blanc Central Myeongdong	9.2 Wonderful 478 reviews	View
BlueDuck Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 95 reviews	View

Top Gwanghuimun Gate Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Really well-located property. Would say it’s more of an aparthotel given the amenities in the room. It’s quite minimal in design, but has everything you would need. Most importantly, really enjoyed the space in the room. We could open our big pieces of luggage and still had so much room to move around. The staff were also really helpful. For the price, it’s a stay with great value."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The concierge, Mr. Woo was exceptionally helpful for us"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"The hotel has an excellent location. Breakfast choices are ample"

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."

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"

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 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 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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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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Fashion Mall U:US

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy 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, check out the 265 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 accommodations 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, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Gwanghuimun Gate.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gwanghuimun Gate?

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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 transportation, 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. The Shilla Seoul

2. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

3. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

4. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

5. BlueDuck Hotel

6. OnKorea Stay

7. Acube Hotel

8. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

9. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

11. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

12. Yul Hotel

13. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

14. Hotel Kukdo

15. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

16. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

17. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

18. elim hostel

19. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

20. Hamory Guesthouse

Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghuimun Gate

Top Gwanghuimun Gate Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

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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