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

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

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

￥24,846

￥27,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A night view of a tall building with illuminated windows and a large, illuminated arch structure in the foreground.

A room with a view of a tower and a waterfall, featuring a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sliding door, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

2. The Shilla Seoul

1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Sunder

￥73,071

￥81,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a green sofa.

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, a coffee bar, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

3. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

￥18,459

￥20,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥29,646

￥33,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the cityscape, and a modern architectural design.

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

5. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

frederick man wing

￥18,330

￥20,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 signboard, a bench, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

6. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Max

￥10,753

￥12,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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

￥23,081

￥25,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a tiled walkway.

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

A person seated at a table with a view of traditional architecture through large windows.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

8. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥63,527

￥76,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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.

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

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

￥47,998

￥52,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 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 hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, and a large floral arrangement.

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

￥15,999

￥17,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a cityscape.

11. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jacqueline

￥44,998

￥49,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

12. JD Tower Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luis

￥18,327

￥20,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a long marble counter displaying various food items, pendant lighting, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a desk, chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, a large window with curtains, and a view of the cityscape.

A reception desk with three staff members, a modern interior design, and a wooden accent wall.

13. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 1.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Nima

￥28,144

￥31,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with chairs.

The exterior of the Stayrak Hotel with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a marble floor, and a large window.

14. Stayrak Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 1.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Alonzo

￥20,075

￥22,356 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 living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of mountains.

15. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ernesto

￥23,191

￥25,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in dishwasher.

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

16. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Luna

￥11,202

￥12,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

The exterior of the Summit Hotel with illuminated signage, large glass windows, and a modern architectural design.

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.

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

17. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Joe

￥18,999

￥21,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

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

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a coffee machine, and a sink.

18. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, < 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Makoto

￥18,246

￥20,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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.

19. K-Grand Hotel DDP

0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

￥10,232

￥11,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

20. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

TAKAHIRO

￥7,878

￥8,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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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
The Shilla Seoul	9.4 Exceptional 1,055 reviews	View
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG	9.2 Wonderful 2,146 reviews	View
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun	9.2 Wonderful 1,393 reviews	View
New Blanc Central Myeongdong	9.0 Wonderful 502 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean staff was helpful"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and nice accommodations. Made the travel easy!"

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."

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."

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. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

2. The Shilla Seoul

3. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

5. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

6. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

9. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

10. Acube Hotel

11. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

12. JD Tower Hotel

13. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

14. Stayrak Hotel

15. Hotel Kukdo

16. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

17. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

18. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

19. K-Grand Hotel DDP

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Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Hotel Skypark Kingstown 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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