LIGHTHOUSE 240 DDP Dongdaemun Overview
You know what caught me off guard about LIGHTHOUSE 240 DDP Dongdaemun? The name actually makes perfect sense once you see it in person. This 3-star spot sits right in the thick of Seoul‘s shopping madness, and honestly, it feels like a beacon when you’re wandering around the Dongdaemun area at 2 AM looking for late-night retail therapy (which, let’s be real, is probably why you’re in this neighborhood anyway).
I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t some luxury palace, but it’s exactly what you want when you’re planning to spend most of your time exploring the endless fashion markets and wholesale districts nearby. The rooms are clean and surprisingly quiet considering you’re basically in the center of Seoul’s 24/7 shopping universe. I mean, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza is practically on your doorstep, and if you’ve never seen that metallic spaceship of a building lit up at night, well, you’re in for something special. The hotel gets that guests aren’t here to lounge around – they’ve designed everything with efficiency in mind, from the quick check-in process to the compact but smart room layouts.
What I really appreciated was how the staff actually knows the area inside and out. They don’t just hand you a generic tourist map – they’ll tell you which floors of Doota have the best deals, when the wholesale markets open (hint: stupidly early), and honestly, they saved me from making the rookie mistake of hitting up Myeongdong when everything I wanted was literally a five-minute walk away. The location puts you right in the sweet spot where you can hit the traditional Dongdaemun Market during the day, then seamlessly transition to the modern shopping complexes when the sun goes down. Plus, the subway connections are ridiculously convenient – you can get pretty much anywhere in Seoul without breaking a sweat. Sure, it might not have all the bells and whistles of a five-star place, but when you’re getting a perfect 10 rating from other travelers who’ve actually stayed here, that tells you something about what really matters. It’s one of those places where you realize you’ve found exactly what you needed, even if it wasn’t what you initially thought you wanted.
LIGHTHOUSE 240 DDP Dongdaemun Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Three-Bedroom Apartment | 2 double beds and 2 × 1 double bed for 8 adults |
| One-Bedroom Apartment | 2 double beds for 4 adults |
Reviews of LIGHTHOUSE 240 DDP Dongdaemun
Manuel from Portugal (10/10)
Perfect house in Seoul and very close to transports. I highly recommend it.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Gwanghuimun: 150 m
- Jangchungdan Park: 850 m
- Statue of Yu Gwansun: 1.2 km
- Statue of Jeon Tae Il: 1.1 km
- Seoul City Wall Museum: 1.1 km
- Jongienara Paper Art Museum: 650 m
- Dongdaemun Gate- Heunginjimun: 1,000 m
- Dongdaemun History Museum 1398: 600 m
- Dongdaemun History & Culture Park: 750 m
- Agalmatolite Reliquary from the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Biroam Hermitage of Donghwasa Temple, Daegu: 1.3 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Subway: 300 m
- Cafe/bar Twosome Place: 200 m
- Cafe/bar카페 마조앤새디: 200 m
Top attractions:
- COEX Aquarium: 8 km
- N Seoul Tower: 3.6 km
- Street Museum: 1.8 km
- Jongmyo Square Park: 1.9 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 3 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 4.2 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 2.8 km
- Chun Young Kim’s House: 1.7 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
- National Theater of Korea Museum of Performing Arts: 1.9 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 3.5 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 30 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 30 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 30 km
Public transport:
- Train Cheonggu: 650 m
- Metro Dongguk Univ.: 650 m
- Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.3 km
- Metro Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station: 300 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 20 km
- Incheon International Airport: 60 km
Facilities
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area:
- Dining area
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
- Chinese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
House Rules at LIGHTHOUSE 240 DDP Dongdaemun
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00 to 23:30
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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