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

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.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a modern design with wooden accents and a large chandelier.

1. The Shilla Seoul

1.1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Daeyoung

P24,803

P27,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A modern hallway with a patterned floor, a reception desk with a vase of flowers, and an elevator.

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

2. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 1 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Yamila

P6,545

P7,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a signboard, a bench, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a welcome sign, a staircase, and a wall-mounted plant.

3. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.9 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Max

P3,603

P3,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a business lounge sign.

4. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Donald

P7,927

P8,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern reception area with a curved white reception desk, black sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a contemporary ceiling design.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent signage at the top.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

5. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

1.6 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

palmerin

P9,465

P10,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and a clean, well-lit interior.

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

6. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Theresa

P7,808

P8,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A buffet table with various dishes, a bottle of wine, and condiments.

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Aaron

P6,302

P6,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of the city skyline.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

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

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.5 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Amir

P16,882

P18,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a wooden table.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bookshelf with decorative items, and a view of greenery through large windows.

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.

9. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Daiki

P5,417

P5,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

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

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

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines, free weights, and cardio machines.

10. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Helena

P3,921

P4,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building with large pillars, a bench, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. It has a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a sign reading "G3 Hotel," and a few trees in front.

A modern building with a geometric design, featuring a central pathway and surrounding greenery.

11. G3 Hotel Chungmuro

1.5 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Brittany

P5,971

P6,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern hotel room with a marble bathroom, a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Giuliano

P15,158

P16,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a built-in shelf, bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

A gym with treadmills, weightlifting equipment, and a bench.

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

13. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

Euljiro-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Vesselina

P8,084

P8,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

14. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.7 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Chong

P20,669

P25,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bedroom with a large bed, a city view, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and three bar stools.

A bar area with various bottles and glasses.

A hallway with a sign reading "g/ue hotel" and multiple doors.

15. glue Hotel

1.3 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Grace

P3,714

P4,085 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.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a shower area.

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

16. Stayrak Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 1.4 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Alonzo

P6,050

P6,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel lobby with escalators, a reception desk, and a sign for the hotel lobby and restaurant.

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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

17. Hotel Kukdo

Euljiro-dong, 1.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Jennifer

P7,422

P8,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building with a GUDO RESIDENCE sign, a parking entrance, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern dining area with a round table and four chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel room with a marble wall, a round dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

18. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

Gwanghui-dong, 0.8 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Hsinting

P10,426

P11,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through a glass door.

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.

19. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

Gwanghui-dong, 1.3 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Samantha

P9,470

P10,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 hallway with wooden doors, a reception desk, and a plant.

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.

20. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Gwanghuimun Gate

Makoto

P5,811

P6,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwanghuimun Gate

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Shilla Seoul	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
New Blanc Central Myeongdong	9.2 Wonderful 479 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.4 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG	9.2 Wonderful 2,049 reviews	View
Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection	9.4 Exceptional 771 reviews	View

Top Gwanghuimun Gate Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Room was a good size and the staff were helpful."

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"직원분들이 친절 하십니다"

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"first time visiting Seoul and this location was perfect just 7 mins by car to myeongdong food market. very okay neighborhood I had no problem would stay their again. the room was small but that was fine for me for a solo traveler. staff was helpful easy access to the bus stop. the hotel was clean and organized well worth it."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

8/10 Good

"The concierge, Mr. Woo was exceptionally helpful for us"

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

8/10 Good

"Positive: 24/7 front desk, very clean, have access to water filter machine in the hallway, Nice lobby, has underground parking, great location next to subway, 2 minutes walk to Dongdaemun shopping district, can open the window has screens. Negative: Walls, doors, hallway looks cheap, hope they install the toilet water conservation system Has most important things we ask for, clean & safe place to sleep and hot shower at great location , I like to give 3.8 star."

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 1

10/10 Excellent

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

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8/10 Good

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

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 Gwanghuimun Gate

A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

8.2/10 (702 reviews)

Join the masses who snap selfies every year at one of the most Instagrammed sites in South Korea, a UFO-like building that hosts a variety of events.

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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 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 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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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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Fashion Mall U:US

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Fashion Mall U:US. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gwanghuimun Gate?

Gwanghuimun Gate 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 265 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Gwanghuimun Gate?

Adjacent to Gwanghuimun Gate, 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 choices close by include HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gwanghuimun Gate?

Expedia has 265 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gwanghuimun Gate.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwanghuimun Gate, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Gwanghuimun Gate.

What can I see and do near Gwanghuimun Gate?

Seoul National University Hospital, Alive Museum Insadong, and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History feature captivating exhibits. Explore landmarks like Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Heunginjimun Gate. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, and Seoul Namsan Gugakdang.

How can I get to Gwanghuimun Gate?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Gwanghuimun Gate is easy. 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 Gwanghuimun Gate hotels

1. The Shilla Seoul

2. New Blanc Central Myeongdong

3. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

4. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

5. Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection

6. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

7. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

9. Acube Hotel

10. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

11. G3 Hotel Chungmuro

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

13. Mercure Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun

14. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

15. glue Hotel

16. Stayrak Hotel

17. Hotel Kukdo

18. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

19. Hotel PJ Myeongdong

20. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

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Top Gwanghuimun Gate Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

Other attractions near Gwanghuimun Gate

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Goodmorning City

Migliore Mall

APM Place

Lotte Fitin

Dongdaemun History Museum

Fashion Mall U:US

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