Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide
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Visit Gwanghui-dong
Popular places to visit

Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Learn about the events happening in Dongdaemun Design Plaza during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Lotte World Tower
Lotte World Tower is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Namdaemun Market
During your trip to Seoul, you can do some window-shopping at Namdaemun Market. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong

Hotel PJ Myeongdong
Clean room, polite behavior, nice breakfast!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Hotel, rooms and area great. Needs more elevators.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The rooms were comfortable and the shower very good. The best part of the hotel was the staff. They were exceptionally welcoming, especially Luna Moon who was very sweet. Upon check-in, the guy who works at night was very thorough and explained everything to us. Very good service. Excellent location, ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Everything from the kind and courteous housekeeping staff to the reception staff. The hotel is not one to miss out on. The breakfast was spectacular also, plenty of choice and well worth the money paid for it.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Great amenities and there was a convenience store in the building which was really nice since it was so cold
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Royal Hotel Seoul
Staff was polite and smiley. Room is cleaned daily. Location is unbeatable.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwanghui-dong

Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Myeong-dong
Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.

Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
