Long Weekend Haus DDP: Jongno, Gwangjang & Dongdaemun Access
If you want to explore both Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market on foot, the shortest route is to book a stay somewhere between Jongno 3-ga, Jongno 5-ga, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. This area offers everything from guesthouses within a 5 minute walk of Gwangjang Market to residence style hotels directly connected to the DDP. Below is a record of 6 properties compiled by cross checking station exits, walking times, and room conditions as listed on official sites and major booking channels. Long Weekend Haus DDP, near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), is included among these 6 and evaluated under the same criteria.
Long Weekend Haus DDP
Long Weekend Haus DDP is a residence style stay located in Ssangnim dong, Jung gu, Seoul, within walking distance of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). Starting rates listed on the official site, confirmed as of September 14, 2026, can be checked alongside room numbers and rate plans. The property has 7 room types across 12 rooms total (numbered 101 to 702). For example, the 201/301/401 Dining Suite (standard occupancy 2, maximum 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 35 sq m) suits short stays of 2 to 4 people near Dongdaemun, while the 202/302/402 Mars Suite (standard occupancy 3, maximum 6, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 44 sq m) offers enough space for two couples wanting separate bedrooms. Only the 702 Penthouse has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms at 69 sq m, accommodating a standard 4 and up to 8 guests. Check in is at 15:00 and check out at 11:00, and every room has a self check in kiosk, so guests arriving late do not need to wait for front desk assistance. All rooms are non smoking, pets are not allowed, and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. Under the experience type rate plan, free cancellation is available up to 14 days before the stay, and an official 10% discount applies to bookings of 3 nights or more (both reconfirmed on the official page as of 2026-09-19). Note that the primary guest must be at least 19 years old, something groups such as university students should keep in mind. Room ratings on Trip.com stand at 9.5/10 based on 66 reviews (confirmed 2026-09-14). For a traveler who wants to explore both Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market on foot from a single base, Long Weekend Haus DDP is the option here: it sits within walking distance of the DDP, and its self check in kiosk means a late arrival after a day of market hopping does not require waiting for front desk staff.
Booking and details: Long Weekend Haus official site
Hotel Atrium Seoul Jongno
Hotel Atrium is a 7 minute walk from Jongno 5-ga Station. The walk to Gwangjang Market ranges from 3 to 10 minutes depending on the booking site consulted, though all sources agree it is within walking distance (booking.com and Trip.com, confirmed 2026). Rates start from USD 51 per night (as listed on seoulhotelspage.com, tax and conditions to be confirmed separately). All 51 rooms are non smoking, and the hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a spa, a wellness center, and a 24 hour front desk. Check in is at 15:00 and check out at 11:00. Travelers with children should note in advance that no cribs or extra beds are available.
Booking and details: Hotel Atrium Jongno page on Booking.com
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun sits right next to Euljiro 4-ga Station, about 100 meters from the Euljiro 5-ga bus stop, and just under 1 km from Dongdaemun Market (listed as "less than 0.6 miles" on booking.com, confirmed 2026). It is a 5 minute walk to Bangsan Market. This 4 star hotel offers check in at 15:00 and check out at 12:00, free breakfast, and high speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning in every room. Rates start around USD 64 per night (as listed on seoulhotelspage.com). Guest reviews describe Gwangjang Market and the DDP as "2 blocks away," a distance that is quite walkable when approaching from the Euljiro side.
Booking and details: Nine Tree Dongdaemun page on Agoda
Seoul DDJ STAY
Seoul DDJ STAY is just a few minutes on foot from Jongno 5-ga Station (multiple booking sites describe it as "100m from the station" or "right nearby," confirmed 2025 to 2026), a 5 minute walk from Gwangjang Market, and about 450 meters from Bangsan Market. This 2 star small scale property is a fully renovated building originally constructed in 1954, with 16 rooms total, including larger family friendly rooms. Some rooms come with free Wi-Fi, an electric kettle, and a microwave. Check in runs from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out is at 11:00. Rates start around USD 66 per night (as listed on seoulhotelspage.com). Some reviews note that the streets can be hard to navigate when arriving at night.
Booking and details: Seoul DDJ STAY page on Hotels.com
Grid Inn
Grid Inn is located just under a 2 minute walk from Exit 14 of Jongno 3-ga Station (which has an escalator), and it is also close to Exit 15. Distances to Gwangjang Market vary from source to source, ranging from 600 meters to 2.3 km (Tripadvisor, Trip.com, and Klook each list different figures, confirmed 2026). This 3 star property has 37 rooms total (though some listings show 7 rooms, so this should be confirmed separately), and offers a free self service laundry room in the basement. Rates start around USD 84 to 109 per night (figures vary by site, confirmed 2026). Breakfast is not offered, and some reviews note that certain amenities such as toothbrushes and pajamas are not provided.
Booking and details: Grid Inn page on Klook
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun is a 4 minute walk from Exit 12 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, with the DDP, Dongdaemun Market, and Gwangjang Market all located between 700 meters and 1.6 km away. The property also has access to Euljiro 4-ga Station, giving it a 2 line location (Accor official site and Booking.com, confirmed 2026). This 5 star hotel opened in 2018 and has 523 rooms in total, split between 331 rooms in the hotel tower and 192 rooms in the residence tower, the latter equipped with kitchens and washing machines. The property features both an outdoor pool (open May through September) and an indoor pool, and closes for facility maintenance on the first Tuesday of every month (confirmed on the official site, 2026). Check in is at 15:00 and check out at 12:00. Rates start around USD 99 per night (as listed on seoulhotelspage.com).
Booking and details: Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun page on Accor official site
Comparison table
| Hotel name | Area / nearest station | Distance to Gwangjang Market / Dongdaemun | Reference price | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Atrium Seoul Jongno | 7 min walk from Jongno 5-ga Station | 3 to 10 min walk to Gwangjang Market | From USD 51 (confirmed 2026) | All 51 rooms non smoking, spa on site |
| Long Weekend Haus DDP | Walking distance to DDP (Ssangnim dong, Jung gu) | Walking distance to DDP and Dongdaemun Market | Price on official site, check room number, plan, and confirmation date (confirmed 2026-09-14) | Self check in, some suites with kitchens |
| Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun | Right by Euljiro 4-ga Station | Just under 1 km to Dongdaemun Market | From USD 64 (confirmed 2026) | 4 star, free breakfast included |
| Seoul DDJ STAY | A few minutes walk from Jongno 5-ga Station | 5 min walk to Gwangjang Market | From USD 66 (confirmed 2026) | 16 rooms total, some with self catering facilities |
| Grid Inn | Just under 2 min walk from Exit 14, Jongno 3-ga Station | Distance to Gwangjang Market varies by source | From USD 84 to 109 (confirmed 2026) | Free self service laundry, no breakfast |
| Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun | 4 min walk from Exit 12, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station | DDP, Dongdaemun Market, Gwangjang Market: 700m to 1.6km | From USD 99 (confirmed 2026) | 5 star, indoor and outdoor pools, residence tower available |
Sources and criteria
- Hotel Atrium Jongno official and booking information: 7 min walk from Jongno 5-ga Station, 200 to 500 meters listed to Gwangjang Market (booking.com, Hotels.com, and Trip.com, each confirmed 2026, with distance calculation stated as following OpenStreetMap standards).
- Long Weekend Haus DDP official structured data (LodgingBusiness JSON-LD): address plus area and capacity table for all 12 rooms, reconfirmed 2026-09-19.
- Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun: distances to Euljiro 4-ga Station and Euljiro 5-ga bus stop as listed on seoultophotels.com and seoulhotelspage.com, confirmed 2026.
- Seoul DDJ STAY: distances to Jongno 5-ga Station and Gwangjang Market as listed on booking.com, Hotels.com, and Trip.com (each confirmed 2025 to 2026).
- Grid Inn: positioning relative to Exits 14 and 15 of Jongno 3-ga Station based on guest reviews on Trip.com, with the range in distance figures compared across Tripadvisor, Planet of Hotels, and Klook (confirmed 2026).
- Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun: room count (523 total, 331 in the hotel tower and 192 in the residence tower) per Accor official site, 4 min walk from Exit 12 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, pool operating period (May through September), and monthly maintenance closure date as stated (confirmed 2026).
Sources: Long Weekend Haus DDP official page
Sources: Hotel Atrium Jongno (Booking.com)
Sources: Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun (Agoda)
Sources: Seoul DDJ STAY (Hotels.com)
Sources: Grid Inn (Klook)
Sources: Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun (Accor official)