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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

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.

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.

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

2. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kim Yan

￥13,891

￥15,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 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 gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines and treadmills.

3. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥29,407

￥32,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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".

4. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥23,134

￥25,676 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 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.

5. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Max

￥10,776

￥12,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

6. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

frederick man wing

￥18,213

￥20,356 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 modern building with a prominent sign reading 'SEOUL Jongno.'

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.

7. HotelArrive Seoulful

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kwannie

￥14,108

￥15,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

8. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥63,671

￥77,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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.

9. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Matt

￥48,107

￥52,918 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 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.

A multi-story building with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a hotel and cafe is coming soon.

10. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥14,176

￥15,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

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

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

11. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

￥16,036

￥17,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

12. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luna

￥11,243

￥12,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

13. K-Grand Hotel DDP

0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Tina

￥9,744

￥10,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

14. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jacqueline

￥45,101

￥49,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

15. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

￥18,368

￥20,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

16. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ernesto

￥23,231

￥25,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a plant, and a ceiling light fixture.

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

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

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

17. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, < 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Makoto

￥19,228

￥21,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A hallway with a sign reading "g/ue hotel" and multiple doors.

A bar area with various bottles and glasses.

18. glue Hotel

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Grace

￥13,721

￥15,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A bathroom with a white vanity, a large mirror, a potted plant, and a wooden stool.

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

19. OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Logan

￥10,017

￥11,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

20. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Joe

￥19,809

￥22,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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 1,390 reviews	View
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun	9.0 Wonderful 1,374 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.2 Wonderful 63 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"Hotel is in great location close to bars, cafe and restaurants. Rooms provide kitchen,washer and dryer. Clean towels and bottled water everyday and rooms are cleaned every two days. Helpful staff and convenience 24 hour store on site as well as gym, pool table, screening room and golf play onsite. Breakfast came as a fee we decided not to have breakfast at hotel as plenty of cafes nearby with reasonable prices. We found Uber taxis very cheap on travel everywhere as well as airport if you’re a family of four."

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

8/10 Good

"Generally a good experience but the automated lighting the bathroom with the motion detector is extremely annoying. Rooms are also quite tight."

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."

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 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."

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"직원분들이 친절 하십니다"

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. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

7. HotelArrive Seoulful

8. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

9. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10. BlueDuck Hotel

11. Acube Hotel

12. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

13. K-Grand Hotel DDP

14. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

15. JD Tower Hotel

16. Hotel Kukdo

17. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

18. glue Hotel

19. OYO Hostel Dongdaemun 1

20. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

The Shilla Seoul

K-Grand Hotel DDP

Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

The Summit Hotel 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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