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 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.

1. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

￥24,873

￥27,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bathroom with a window, a small table, and a bench.

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

A kitchen with a window, a bench with round stools, and a small potted plant.

2. Mumum Jongno

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

David

￥13,329

￥14,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

3. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kim Yan

￥10,407

￥11,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a welcome sign, a staircase, and a wall-mounted plant.

4. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Max

￥9,947

￥11,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A buffet table with various dishes, a bottle of wine, and condiments.

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

5. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥24,652

￥27,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. The room has a city view through large windows.

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

6. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥30,738

￥34,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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.

7. Seoul DDJ STAY

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

KANAKO

￥13,268

￥14,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

8. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Yamila

￥23,812

￥26,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

9. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Christopher

￥51,347

￥56,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling light.

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 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.

10. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥14,107

￥15,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

11. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Giuliano

￥39,040

￥42,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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

12. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

￥11,284

￥12,486 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 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 modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in dishwasher.

13. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luna

￥11,604

￥12,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

14. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥61,239

￥74,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

15. Yul Hotel

0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

"We enjoyed our stay here for the first half of our trip that we booked it again for the last couple days in Seoul. The location of the hotel is very convenient. Close to the metro and shopping areas makes it easy when traveling with kids. The rooms are pretty spacious and amenities are great. Washer/dryer combo in the room, a great size refrigerator and freezer (which is helpful when you have an infant), a small kitchen with an stove, and dishes to use. In the basement there is cereal,...

Chan Chan

￥19,664

￥21,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

￥21,583

￥23,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape at night.

17. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ernesto

￥24,499

￥27,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

18. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Joe

￥16,252

￥18,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

19. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥8,572

￥9,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

Outdoor wooden picnic tables against a green wall with a view of trees and buildings in the background.

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

20. Hamory Guesthouse

Gwanghui-dong, 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ngawang

￥8,993

￥9,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Mumum Jongno	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
OnKorea Stay	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun	9.0 Wonderful 1,341 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic rooms and fantastic hotel"

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Very modern and clean room. Spacious bathroom with lots of counter space"

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."

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely well located hotel. Staff were great. Lifts are a bit confusing. But otherwise a property I’d definitely recommend"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at Lotte City Myeongdong - and would stay here again or recommend to friends visiting Seoul for the first time. Just located slightly away for the busiest parts of Myeongdong so perfect to come back to and walk about from. Check-in was easy and the staff allowed us to check in 3 hours early which was perfect. Room was clean and tidy with the expected amenities. Only thing missing was an iron but there is an ironing room on the 3rd floor. Bathroom is a good size with a modern Japanese-style toilet. A perfect stay all around!"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"Overall it was a very pleasant stay. We will consider come back and stay in this hotel."

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 !"

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"직원분들이 친절 하십니다"

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. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

2. Mumum Jongno

3. OnKorea Stay

4. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

5. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

6. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

7. Seoul DDJ STAY

8. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

9. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10. BlueDuck Hotel

11. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

12. Acube Hotel

13. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

14. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

15. Yul Hotel

16. JD Tower Hotel

17. Hotel Kukdo

18. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

19. elim hostel

20. Hamory Guesthouse

Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Hotel Gracery Seoul

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

K-Grand Hotel DDP

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

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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