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 modern hotel room with a bed, a large window, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and toiletries on the shelf.

1. Mumum Jongno

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

David

￥13,046

￥14,496 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 modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

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

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

2. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

￥25,986

￥28,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

3. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kim Yan

￥10,437

￥11,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥29,116

￥32,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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.

5. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥14,188

￥15,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with sheer curtains.

6. Seoul DDJ STAY

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

KANAKO

￥14,351

￥15,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥21,878

￥24,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

8. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jean-Loup

￥9,641

￥10,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

The exterior of the ACUBE HOTEL with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and a sign indicating the Grand Opening.

9. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

￥13,324

￥14,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area, seating arrangements, and a large mirror.

10. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Euljiro-dong, 0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

annemarie

￥24,663

￥27,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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

Luna

￥11,426

￥12,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

Jacqueline

￥39,156

￥43,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

13. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥63,784

￥77,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 hallway with a patterned floor, a reception desk with a vase of flowers, and an elevator.

14. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

frederick man wing

￥18,363

￥20,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

￥48,192

￥53,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

16. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

￥21,648

￥23,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hallway with a long corridor, doors, and recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sign indicating the location of the information desk.

A hotel sign with the name "K-Grand Hotel" and check-in/out times.

17. K-Grand Hotel DDP

0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Tina

￥10,274

￥11,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A compact hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small table with a coffee maker.

A reception desk at Youngbin Hotel with a marble counter, a sign above the desk, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A compact room with a wooden wardrobe, a small kitchenette, a round table with two chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

18. Youngbin Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ruohong

￥9,380

￥10,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

19. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, < 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Makoto

￥13,897

￥15,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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.

20. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥8,362

￥9,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mumum Jongno	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
OnKorea Stay	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun	9.2 Wonderful 1,394 reviews	View
BlueDuck Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Good location. Good clean room but no mirrors in the bedroom. (We had a two bedroom suite). Great bathroom. Breakfast good. Good coffee. Staff at reception welcoming. Staff in breakfast not so friendly/welcoming or even say hello. You can wait a while for the lifts in peak time. You have to pay for luggage storage!"

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"The room is modern and I like the bathroom (although could do with some washcloths and more towels) but my only complaint was that this was NOT Central Myeongdong as the hotel name implies--it's a very quiet residential area that almost looks a bit seedy, with not much going on as it is mostly printing and furniture shops. Very local, which is cool but not useful for tourists. Good thing is the subway is a 3min walk away but I'd prefer to have more coffee places, shops, restaurants etc around a hotel I stay at."

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean staff was helpful"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and nice accommodations. Made the travel easy!"

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! Will 100% stay here again if I ever visit. Very clean, spacious, laundry in room, very accommodating, friendly staff."

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent customer service. Clean rooms. The lobby is on the 14th floor with a 7-11! That was really nice surprise knowing you don't have to leave the hotel in the middle of the night if you're craving some snacks. Located above the Hyndai outlet mall and another 5-6 story wholesale clothing and accessories market beside it. Across the street from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park and in between 2 subway stations."

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 !"

Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms ok, good breakfast near DDP Plaza, Gwangjang Market - 광장시장 Marketplace, train station, cafes, restaurants and malls."

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."

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. Mumum Jongno

2. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

3. OnKorea Stay

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

5. BlueDuck Hotel

6. Seoul DDJ STAY

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

9. Acube Hotel

10. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

13. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

14. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

15. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

16. JD Tower Hotel

17. K-Grand Hotel DDP

18. Youngbin Hotel

19. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

20. elim hostel

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

K-Grand Hotel DDP

Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul 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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