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

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

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

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.

1. The Shilla Seoul

1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Daeyoung

￥58,992

￥65,268 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 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 signboard, a bench, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

2. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Max

￥8,205

￥9,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

3. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Donald

￥18,276

￥20,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern reception area with a curved white reception desk, black sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a contemporary ceiling design.

4. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

1.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

palmerin

￥22,511

￥24,762 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 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.

5. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Yamila

￥18,618

￥20,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

6. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥17,584

￥19,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥14,669

￥16,263 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

￥42,768

￥47,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

9. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Daiki

￥12,334

￥13,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern building with large pillars, a bench, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a sign reading "G3 Hotel," and a few trees in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. It has a city view through large windows.

A modern lobby with a round marble table, grey sofas, and a unique chandelier.

10. G3 Hotel Chungmuro

1.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Brittany

￥13,536

￥15,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Helena

￥8,939

￥9,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Giuliano

￥38,352

￥42,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a built-in shelf, bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

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

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a large screen displaying text, and a wooden ceiling with recessed lighting.

13. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

￥20,919

￥23,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

14. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥52,298

￥63,280 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 modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of mountains.

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.

15. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jennifer

￥16,902

￥18,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a shower area.

The exterior of the Stayrak Hotel with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a marble floor, and a large window.

16. Stayrak Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 1.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Alonzo

￥13,755

￥15,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a view of the cityscape, and a string of lights.

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

A bar area with various bottles and glasses.

17. glue Hotel

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Grace

￥9,398

￥10,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

18. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Samantha

￥21,804

￥24,200 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 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.

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

19. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

Gwanghui-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Hsinting

￥26,413

￥29,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LAHA BOUTIQUE DDP 3F'.

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

20. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, < 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Makoto

￥13,526

￥14,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Shilla Seoul	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.4 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG	9.2 Wonderful 2,049 reviews	View
Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection	9.4 Exceptional 771 reviews	View
New Blanc Central Myeongdong	9.2 Wonderful 479 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Room was a good size and the staff were helpful."

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"직원분들이 친절 하십니다"

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"first time visiting Seoul and this location was perfect just 7 mins by car to myeongdong food market. very okay neighborhood I had no problem would stay their again. the room was small but that was fine for me for a solo traveler. staff was helpful easy access to the bus stop. the hotel was clean and organized well worth it."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

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

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!"

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room upkeep was excellent."

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

10/10 Excellent

"That was my another Toyoko stay. Compare to others that was not the best. Breakfast was OK but the room was not clean, hair was everywhere. Bed was comfortable, bigger then other hotels offered."

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 290 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 290 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. The Shilla Seoul

2. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

3. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

5. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

6. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

9. Acube Hotel

10. G3 Hotel Chungmuro

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

13. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

14. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

15. Hotel Kukdo

16. Stayrak Hotel

17. glue Hotel

18. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

19. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

20. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

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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