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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a window view, a sink, and a countertop.

1. Mumum Jongno

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

David

￥13,289

￥14,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

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 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

￥10,268

￥11,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 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.

3. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥15,585

￥17,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 sign for "SEOUL DDJ STAY" with a modern design and illuminated letters.

4. Seoul DDJ STAY

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

KANAKO

￥14,716

￥16,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

5. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥28,880

￥32,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

6. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jean-Loup

￥16,012

￥17,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A buffet with various dishes, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with wooden chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥26,206

￥29,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A building entrance with a sign reading "STAY SAI" and a wooden door. There are two illuminated signs on either side of the door.

8. Stay SAI

1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

DEIRDRA

￥8,583

￥9,442 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.

9. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luna

￥12,180

￥13,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

10. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

bunrath

￥14,103

￥15,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

11. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

frederick man wing

￥20,195

￥22,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

12. K-Grand Hotel DDP

0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Tina

￥9,181

￥10,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

13. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥59,425

￥71,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A modern dining area with a city view, a chef preparing food, and a variety of dishes displayed on the counter.

14. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Matt

￥49,560

￥54,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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.

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

15. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Vesselina

￥26,147

￥28,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

16. Yul Hotel

0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Maria Karla

￥21,628

￥24,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a TV on the wall.

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

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.

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

17. HotelArrive Seoulful

1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kwannie

￥15,128

￥16,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

18. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jacqueline

￥39,398

￥43,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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

19. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

￥19,603

￥21,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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

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

20. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥7,958

￥8,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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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
OnKorea Stay	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
BlueDuck Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
Seoul DDJ STAY	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun	9.2 Wonderful 1,389 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with good location.Breakfast was excellent"

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10/10 Excellent

"Great amenities in premier room"

Acube Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great! Hotel was very clean & beds were very comfortable! WiFi was not very good unless you were in the lobby. Staff was extremely friendly & helpful, lobby had free lockers for early check in or out. 10/10 recommended!"

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff were multilingual and willing to help with everything possible. The room was simple, bathroom was spacious and clean. Each floor has a shared kitchen with a microwave. Each room has a mini-fridge. A 7-11 opened in the lobby recently, so you can get banana milk 24/7 (good or bad, you decide). Location is soooooo convenient. I was able to get to the subway easily. It was perfectly located for everything I had planned. Uber pick-up and drop-offs were easy as well. Maaany food options in the nearby streets and neighborhood. Post office was about a 12 minute walk away. I cannot wait for my next trip. My friends all want to stay here too after they asked for my opinion. They know I am simple but can be picky about little things. So my recommendation means a lot to them since I pinpoint areas they also have issues with and tell them whether they will be okay or not."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, decent breakfast. Airport bus stop is in front of the hotel and metro is very close by"

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."

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."

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

10/10 Excellent

"That was my another Toyoko stay. Compare to others that was not the best. Breakfast was OK but the room was not clean, hair was everywhere. Bed was comfortable, bigger then other hotels offered."

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. OnKorea Stay

3. BlueDuck Hotel

4. Seoul DDJ STAY

5. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

6. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8. Stay SAI

9. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

10. Acube Hotel

11. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

12. K-Grand Hotel DDP

13. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

14. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

15. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

16. Yul Hotel

17. HotelArrive Seoulful

18. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

19. JD Tower Hotel

20. elim hostel

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Acube Hotel

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

K-Grand Hotel DDP

Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

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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