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

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

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

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

1. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kim Yan

￥11,883

￥13,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a business lounge sign.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a green sofa.

2. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Maria Elisa

￥17,520

￥19,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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.

3. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥14,149

￥15,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

4. The Shilla Seoul

1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Sunder

￥70,825

￥78,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

5. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥29,710

￥33,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

6. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

frederick man wing

￥19,282

￥21,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A corner office with two chairs, a desk, a computer, and a plant.

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.

7. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

￥27,069

￥29,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

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

8. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jean-Loup

￥12,219

￥13,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a towel rack.

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

A buffet with various dishes, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with wooden chairs and tables.

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

9. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥27,336

￥30,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

10. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥58,949

￥71,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern interior with a wooden door, a stone pathway, and a minimalist design.

A modern hotel corridor with a check-in desk, a refrigerator, and a snack shelf.

A patio area with white plastic chairs and tables, a concrete wall with a lattice design, and green plants growing on the wall.

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and a sign that reads "STAY SAI".

11. Stay SAI

1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

DEIRDRA

￥8,538

￥9,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

12. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

￥10,471

￥11,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

13. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luna

￥12,437

￥13,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

14. Yul Hotel

0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Maria Karla

￥22,536

￥25,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

15. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Matt

￥43,993

￥48,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

16. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jacqueline

￥47,100

￥51,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A gym with various weightlifting equipment, mirrors, and a speckled grey floor.

A modern cafe interior with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the street outside.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

17. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

￥18,798

￥20,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

18. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ernesto

￥22,519

￥25,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through a glass door.

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.

19. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Nima

￥28,204

￥31,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

20. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥9,420

￥10,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
OnKorea Stay	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG	9.2 Wonderful 2,183 reviews	View
BlueDuck Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
The Shilla Seoul	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun	9.2 Wonderful 1,390 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome"

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome location, clean and modern room… We were very happy with our choice…"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"This is a fantastic hotel close to public transportation and the airport limousine bus 6001 just drops you right in front! There are 4 convenience stores very close. As for the hotel and the room, I have nothing but good things to say. Clean, well maintained, modern hotel, with great breakfast and good amenities. The laundry room has 2 large washing machines and 2 separate dryers. The storage room has many individual, automatic storage boxes but large enough for a standard checked bag and it’s for free for 12 hours. The rooms are on the small side but I think in Seoul that’s normal, but the bathroom with the heated toilet seat compensates for it. Overall we had a great stay and we would definitely return!"

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"It was very clean Only thing we did not like the airport bus does not stop at the property and bus stop was little far"

Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and the bed was comfortable to sleep on. The location was also close to the bus stop and subway station which made transportation very easy."

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

10/10 Excellent

"good quality"

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and fast room service"

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Great amenities in premier room"

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff were multilingual and willing to help with everything possible. The room was simple, bathroom was spacious and clean. Each floor has a shared kitchen with a microwave. Each room has a mini-fridge. A 7-11 opened in the lobby recently, so you can get banana milk 24/7 (good or bad, you decide). Location is soooooo convenient. I was able to get to the subway easily. It was perfectly located for everything I had planned. Uber pick-up and drop-offs were easy as well. Maaany food options in the nearby streets and neighborhood. Post office was about a 12 minute walk away. I cannot wait for my next trip. My friends all want to stay here too after they asked for my opinion. They know I am simple but can be picky about little things. So my recommendation means a lot to them since I pinpoint areas they also have issues with and tell them whether they will be okay or not."

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Dongdaemun Design Plaza 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 292 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Adjacent to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, 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 options close by include HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences.

How many hotels will I find near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Expedia has 292 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dongdaemun Design Plaza, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Dongdaemun Design Plaza, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Seoul National University Hospital, Alive Museum Insadong, and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Heunginjimun Gate are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, and Seoul Namsan Gugakdang.

How can I get to Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a breeze. 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 Dongdaemun Design Plaza hotels

1. OnKorea Stay

2. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

3. BlueDuck Hotel

4. The Shilla Seoul

5. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

6. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

7. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

8. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

9. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

10. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

11. Stay SAI

12. Acube Hotel

13. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

14. Yul Hotel

15. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

16. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

17. JD Tower Hotel

18. Hotel Kukdo

19. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

20. elim hostel

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

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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