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

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

￥13,484

￥14,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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

￥24,861

￥27,347 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.

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

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

￥10,401

￥11,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 welcome sign, a staircase, and a wall-mounted plant.

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

4. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Max

￥7,541

￥8,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

5. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥21,373

￥23,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

6. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jacqueline

￥39,021

￥42,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

7. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥29,557

￥32,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Matt

￥51,322

￥56,454 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 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.

9. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥14,100

￥15,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern interior with a wooden door, a stone pathway, and a minimalist design.

A patio area with white plastic chairs and tables, a concrete wall with a lattice design, and green plants growing on the wall.

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and a sign that reads "STAY SAI".

A modern hotel corridor with a check-in desk, a refrigerator, and a snack shelf.

10. Stay SAI

1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

DEIRDRA

￥8,537

￥9,391 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 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.

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

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luna

￥11,598

￥12,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

12. Yul Hotel

0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Maria Karla

￥19,664

￥21,801 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 hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a kitchen area with a sink, and a large mirror.

13. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Yamila

￥19,038

￥21,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

14. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

￥11,480

￥12,681 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 hallway with a sign reading "g/ue hotel" and multiple doors.

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

A bar area with various bottles and glasses.

15. glue Hotel

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Grace

￥15,198

￥16,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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

16. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

￥22,173

￥24,390 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.

17. HotelArrive Seoulful

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kwannie

￥22,173

￥24,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A tall hotel building with a prominent sign at the top.

18. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ernesto

￥24,486

￥27,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

19. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥7,930

￥8,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A hotel sign with 'K-GRAND HOTEL' and 'DDP 3F' indicating the building's name and floor.

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.

20. K-Grand Hotel DDP

0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Tina

￥10,150

￥11,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mumum Jongno	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun	9.8 Exceptional 6 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

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at The Hotel Botanik for 11 days. Our room was cleaned daily. If we needed an extra towel the front desk was super quick in delivering. My middle daughter had a medical incident and they were extremely attentive in responding along with calling 119 Medics who arrived within 3 mins. Manager Brian came by the next day to check on us and asked if we needed anything at all he would provide. He was sincere in his patience and this was most appreciated as I was traveling alone with my children quite far from home."

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent

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

Acube Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice little hotel, very friendly staff and convenient ramen downstairs. Good location close to metro. Rooms are carpeted (not my favorite). Adding this detail for other anti-carpet weirdos like me. Otherwise, no complaints. Fridge in room and laundry on site. Thanks for a great stay, acube!"

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."

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. Mumum Jongno

2. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

3. OnKorea Stay

4. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

5. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

6. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

7. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

9. BlueDuck Hotel

10. Stay SAI

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

12. Yul Hotel

13. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

14. Acube Hotel

15. glue Hotel

16. JD Tower Hotel

17. HotelArrive Seoulful

18. Hotel Kukdo

19. elim hostel

20. K-Grand Hotel DDP

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Acube Hotel

New Blanc Central 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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