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

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Our top choices for Dongdaemun Design Plaza hotels

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

David

￥13,803

￥15,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern interior with a staircase, glass walls, and a view of an outdoor area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in dishwasher, and a washing machine.

A hotel corridor with numbered doors, a modern light fixture, and a clean, minimalist design.

A sign for "SEOUL DDJ STAY" with a modern design and illuminated letters.

2. Seoul DDJ STAY

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

KANAKO

￥13,665

￥15,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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

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.

3. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kim Yan

￥12,298

￥13,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 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.

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

mojgan

￥30,791

￥34,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

5. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥25,276

￥28,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

6. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jean-Loup

￥15,241

￥16,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

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

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

7. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Eunja

￥44,516

￥48,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

8. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

￥15,557

￥17,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A JW Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with traffic lights and a traditional building in the background.

9. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Janet

￥59,650

￥72,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

10. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jacqueline

￥42,590

￥46,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luna

￥12,319

￥13,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

12. Yul Hotel

0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Maria Karla

￥27,385

￥30,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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

A building entrance with a sign reading "STAY SAI" and a wooden door. There are two illuminated signs on either side of the door.

13. Stay SAI

1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

DEIRDRA

￥8,661

￥9,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 tall hotel building with a prominent sign at the top.

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

14. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ernesto

￥23,310

￥25,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 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.

15. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

frederick man wing

￥24,421

￥27,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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.

16. HotelArrive Seoulful

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Rahma

￥14,309

￥15,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small seating area, and a mirror.

A modern hotel building with a clear entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating the name 'Mercure Hotel'.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A gym with treadmills, weightlifting equipment, and a bench.

17. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

￥26,365

￥29,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A coin laundry facility with black dryers and washers, labeled in Korean.

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.

18. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

￥19,131

￥21,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

19. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥8,078

￥8,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clean, polished floor.

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.

20. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Joe

￥18,897

￥21,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The amenities in the room were a lifesaver. I got the room with two bedrooms which was basically a small apartment. It came equipped with a small kitchen, washer and dryer, and even a closet steamer so you can look good every day. The view of Namsan tower was also great and we could not have asked for a better location--convenient but not too busy with people. Will definitely be staying here again."

The Shilla Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"A top-notch hotel in an excellent location. If you ever watched King, The Land, you’ll feel like you just stepped into that k-drama’s hotel setting…."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Nine Tree was excellent. At first, the Junior Double was too tiny for two people. It might be just spacious for one person. We had to upgrade to double twin which was much more spacious for two people. The hotel was so accommodating and our room was upgraded with no extra charge with a better view to the park. Mr. Kim was very understanding and helpful. The cleaning staff were very friendly. Overall, I would strongly recommend it to anyone visiting Seoul."

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

8/10 Good

"Great location. Options for late check out. Happy to have an air filter and humidifier available in the room. Housekeeping was not consistent. Area under the beds had not been cleaned in some time."

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"

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."

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 !"

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent attention John"

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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 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. Mumum Jongno

2. Seoul DDJ STAY

3. OnKorea Stay

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

5. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

6. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

7. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

8. Acube Hotel

9. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

10. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

12. Yul Hotel

13. Stay SAI

14. Hotel Kukdo

15. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

16. HotelArrive Seoulful

17. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

18. JD Tower Hotel

19. elim hostel

20. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

The Shilla Seoul

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

K-Grand Hotel DDP

Hotel the Designers 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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