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

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

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

1. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

￥24,903

￥27,393 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 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.

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

2. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kim Yan

￥13,891

￥15,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

3. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥29,781

￥33,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 patio with two wicker chairs, a table, and a bottle of wine.

4. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥24,772

￥27,436 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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a signboard, a bench, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

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.

5. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Max

￥10,094

￥11,215 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.

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

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

6. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Matt

￥48,216

￥53,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

7. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥63,816

￥77,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 bathroom with a vanity, a mirror with circular lighting, a door, and a trash bin.

8. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥14,207

￥15,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

9. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luna

￥11,417

￥12,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 modern building with a prominent sign reading 'SEOUL Jongno.'

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a vending machine, and a colorful mural on the wall.

10. HotelArrive Seoulful

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kwannie

￥19,017

￥21,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

11. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

￥11,508

￥12,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jacqueline

￥39,087

￥42,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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

13. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ernesto

￥24,768

￥27,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

14. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

￥19,989

￥21,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A bar area with various bottles and glasses.

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.

15. glue Hotel

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Grace

￥13,721

￥15,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

16. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, < 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Makoto

￥19,479

￥21,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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

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

17. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Joe

￥18,819

￥21,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern interior with hanging light fixtures and greenery, a visible kitchen area, and a fan.

A compact bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small potted plant.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a brick wall. There is a sign indicating the entrance and a staircase leading inside.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of buildings through large windows.

18. OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Logan

￥10,140

￥11,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with mirrors, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

19. Hamory Guesthouse

Gwanghui-dong, 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ngawang

￥9,004

￥9,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a fire extinguisher, and a green exit sign.

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.

20. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥8,601

￥9,461 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
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 1,388 reviews	View
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun	9.0 Wonderful 1,371 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.2 Wonderful 62 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"한국에 오실 외국 손님이라면 추천합니다 호텔은 비즈니스 호텔이라 조금 작긴하지만, 깔끔하고,, 직원들 친잘하십니다. 근처 서현역 및 버스 정류장이 잘 되어 있어서, 서울 및 근처 판교도 가깝고, 청소도 깔끔했습니다. 아핌 식사도 금처에서 10불이면 해결 가능합니다."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff on the 1st floor were highly dedicated and incredibly helpful. The cleaning staff on the 24th floor were also very professional, and the location is absolutely perfect."

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The rooms had everything you needed but decoration was sparse and clinical. Room lighting was disappointing. Bed was against a wall, so it was awkward to go for an overnight toilet break without disturbing partner on open side of bed. Air con was efficient and washing machine in room welcomed."

Acube Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Overall great stay! It's close to the DDP and feels super safe to walk around at night. Easy access to cheonggyecheon and gwangjang market as well as subway. We did accidentally get locked out after hours and forgot the passcode (only written on a piece of paper!) so it might be a good idea to save that to your phone! We didn't have Korea phone numbers and had no way to contact the hotel, but the guy at the CU next door called the hotel for us, so it all worked out!"

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and the rooms were perfect. Clean and spacious. Staff are very friendly"

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."

The Shilla Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location proximity to market restaurants shopping. They have complimentary bus service to drop near by popular shops and restaurants. Rooms are well maintained clean and fresh The staff are very polite always ready to help and smiling it is all 5 star service. Glad we opted to stay there for 6 days"

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."

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. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

2. OnKorea Stay

3. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

4. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

5. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

6. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

7. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

8. BlueDuck Hotel

9. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

10. HotelArrive Seoulful

11. Acube Hotel

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

13. Hotel Kukdo

14. JD Tower Hotel

15. glue Hotel

16. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

17. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

18. OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

19. Hamory Guesthouse

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Acube Hotel

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

The Shilla Seoul

K-Grand Hotel DDP

Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

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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