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

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Our top choices for Dongdaemun Design Plaza hotels

Family Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Living area

Family Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

1. GreeneStay

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Kenneth

￥15,497

￥24,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

2. Seoul DDJ STAY

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

KANAKO

￥11,565

￥12,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

3. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Myosil

￥15,308

￥16,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Private Lounge Terrace Suite (2 Bedrooms on ground level including one bathroom) | Executive lounge

4. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.6 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Sharon

￥10,917

￥12,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

5. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Yamila

￥20,195

￥22,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

6. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Euljiro-dong, 0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Michael

￥16,100

￥17,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

7. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Theresa

￥21,412

￥23,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Sally

￥40,099

￥44,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

9. BlueDuck Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Claudel

￥13,270

￥14,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

10. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.9 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Giuliano

￥40,214

￥44,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

11. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Aaron

￥14,204

￥15,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

12. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Jennifer

￥16,900

￥18,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

13. 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

￥19,547

￥21,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

14. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Helena

￥9,378

￥10,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

15. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chong

￥51,556

￥62,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

16. Stay SAI

1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

DEIRDRA

￥8,265

￥9,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Living area

17. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

Gwanghui-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Hsinting

￥21,872

￥24,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

18. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, < 0.1 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Makoto

￥16,229

￥17,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Triple Room (Children under 5 not allowed) | Room amenity

Single Room (Children under 5 not allowed) | Room amenity

19. Youngbin Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Ruohong

￥9,056

￥10,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

20. Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

0.8 km from Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Alynne

￥4,708

￥5,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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GreeneStay	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Seoul DDJ STAY	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.4 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Acube Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 686 reviews	View
New Blanc Central Myeongdong	9.2 Wonderful 476 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

8/10 Good

"The room was compact but if you’ve stayed at one of their hotels before, you’ll know the rooms are well layed out to maximise the space. I had a north facing room with a nice view of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The hotel had a convenience store next door and a stone throw away from Namdaemun market. Very handy that the viral Hotteok shop (outside the IBK bank) is only 3min away and 10min walk to the main Myeongdong shopping area. It was really convenient taking the bus from the airport to the hotel, stops at the Main Street and a short walk to the hotel. Overall the location was super convenient, close to City Hall station and walking distance to a lot of places of interest."

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Very modern and clean hotel. Staff very friendly. Myeondong is 2 stops away on the green line or get the bus just outside the the hotel to Myeondong station. Hotel airport bus is also just outside the hotel. Not much outside the hotel, a 7 eleven very handy. Washing machine and dryer in hotel is excellent. Very clean and modern. huge 65 inch TV. Although room is very small just enough is walk round."

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

8/10 Good

"Nice location,"

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

10/10 Excellent

"My second visits here! Great location, Clean room, kind staffs!"

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly, and laundry facility was very handy"

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room upkeep was excellent."

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Second time staying here, loved it, staff is always friendly"

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

8/10 Good

"Easy check-in process by scanning QR code in lobby. Uses we code for lift access/building security. Provided us with water when we arrived to our room. Two of us stayed in a room with a bunk bed, was comfortable. Clean communal areas with a few food options such as ramen to buy in kitchen areas. Very easy access to DDP subway station for getting around the city."

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."

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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 287 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 Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1.

How many hotels will I find near Dongdaemun Design Plaza?

Expedia has 287 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, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, and Seoul Museum of Art 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 Nanta Theatre, Seoul Namsan Gugakdang, and National Theater of Korea.

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. GreeneStay

2. Seoul DDJ STAY

3. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

4. Acube Hotel

5. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

6. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

7. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

9. BlueDuck Hotel

10. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

11. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

12. Hotel Kukdo

13. Yul Hotel

14. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

15. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

16. Stay SAI

17. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

18. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

19. Youngbin Hotel

20. Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Top Dongdaemun Design Plaza Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

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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