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Our top choices for Dongdaemun Design Plaza hotels

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a tower in the background.

1. The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul
5.0 star property
1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent staffs and clean room."
United States
Scott
The price is ￥59,316
￥65,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
The Shilla Seoul
A modern reception area with a curved white reception desk, black sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

2. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (796 reviews)
"Spacious room, great amenities and close to everything!"
United States
palmerin
The price is ￥22,021
￥24,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

3. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,258 reviews)
"great hotel"
United States
Hassnen
The price is ￥20,724
￥22,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

4. BlueDuck Hotel

BlueDuck Hotel
0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"Hotel is ideally located in the Jongno District, which has a wide range of options for food and drink. Easy transfer from Incheon Airport by limousine bus number 6002, which stops a 2 minute walk from the hotel."
United Kingdom
Alastair
The price is ￥12,835
￥14,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
BlueDuck Hotel
The entrance of The Slaisir hotel with a modern glass facade and illuminated signage.

5. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,382 reviews)
"Awesome location, clean and modern room… We were very happy with our choice…"
United States
mojgan
The price is ￥27,069
￥30,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a cityscape view.

6. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
4.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,358 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Aaron
The price is ￥20,107
￥22,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a tiled walkway.

7. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
5.0 star property
0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"What a wonderful stay. Everyone was so friendly and helpful even though we speak no Korean. We used the executive lounge and it was wonderful!"
United States
Janet
The price is ￥49,430
￥59,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a TV on the wall.

8. HotelArrive Seoulful

HotelArrive Seoulful
1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (62 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel especially for young adults. The staff is super friendly and the location is very central from major tourist spots."
Canada
Rahma
The price is ￥16,733
￥18,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
HotelArrive Seoulful
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

9. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun
Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"New Cozy House"
Germany
Vesselina
The price is ￥21,231
￥23,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent signage.

10. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN
3.0 star property
Euljiro-dong, 0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,076 reviews)
"Clean, spacious room, large bathroom , nice breakfast!"
Canada
annemarie
The price is ￥14,859
￥16,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN
A modern hotel room with large windows offering a city view, a dining area with round tables and chairs, and a kitchenette.

11. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
5.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,390 reviews)
"This is an excellent hotel to stay in. The location is perfect, with fantastic rooms and an excellent staff. Highly recommend it for any stay in Seoul Korea."
United States
Eunja
The price is ￥39,897
￥43,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

12. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun
Gwanghui-dong, < 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff ."
Japan
Makoto
The price is ￥16,671
￥18,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a wooden table.

13. Acube Hotel

Acube Hotel
3.0 star property
Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (735 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and we had a nice stay."
United States
bunrath
The price is ￥12,213
￥13,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Acube Hotel
The entrance to a building with a sign reading "NEUBLANC Control Management".

14. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

New Blanc Central Myeongdong
3.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (533 reviews)
"Clean, good location."
United States
Georges
The price is ￥20,349
￥22,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
New Blanc Central Myeongdong
A modern hallway with a tiled floor, a door with a number, and a window with a plant.

15. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

Dongdaemun Stay Garden
0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (71 reviews)
"Very clean, conveniently located (access to Dongdaemun and Dongmyo stations), the manager is very kind and helpful 👍"
Canada
Jean-Loup
The price is ￥12,552
￥13,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Dongdaemun Stay Garden
A series of wooden cabanas with cushioned seating and curtains, set on a tiled deck.

16. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel
5.0 star property
0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (689 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff friendly"
Singapore
Jacqueline
The price is ￥39,014
￥42,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a city view, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.

17. glue Hotel

glue Hotel
2.0 star property
1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"good price and location"
Hong Kong SAR China
Grace
The price is ￥13,695
￥15,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
glue Hotel
A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

18. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (133 reviews)
"Very good"
United States
Karen M
The price is ￥11,185
￥12,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
A modern hotel lobby with escalators, a reception desk, and a sign for the hotel lobby and restaurant.

19. Hotel Kukdo

Hotel Kukdo
3.0 star property
Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean, great location and friendly staff, we would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Ernesto
The price is ￥23,495
￥25,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Kukdo
A modern hotel lobby with a long marble counter displaying various food items, pendant lighting, and a wooden floor.

20. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Hotel PJ Myeongdong
4.0 star property
Gwanghui-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Everything about this hotel was fantastic, from the great location to the delicious breakfast and the friendly staff."
Canada
Nima
The price is ￥23,366
￥25,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel PJ Myeongdong
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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good
"Our stay was very comfortable! The hotel is very clean, the breakfast was great, and the staff were very friendly. For a family of 3, we noticed the room was tight though, especially that we had a 3 year old with us with so many items! Overall, I would recommend the hotel."
Nadine 6-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

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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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