Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide

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A riverside walkway with steps, a bridge, and modern buildings.
A traditional Korean pavilion with ornate roof and wooden pillars.
A cityscape at dusk with modern high-rise buildings, a traditional building, and a busy intersection.
A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.
A historic fortress with a moat, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape under a pink sky.

Stay near popular Dongdaemun-gu attractions

Kyunghee University

10.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the campus of Kyunghee University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

Rp982.245
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

Rp698.618
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)

Rp892.950
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
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From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour

Rp1.821.618
per adult
From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

DMZ Tour: JSA Museum, Defector Live Talk & Red Bridge Option

Rp803.655
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour: JSA Museum, Defector Live Talk & Red Bridge Option
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Rp35.572
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
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Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 21-gil Seoul
The price is Rp1.003.238 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.003.238
Rp1.103.562 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX Convention ...
8/10 Very good! (13 reviews)
"Ok stay. Hotel a little dated, it is located on a good bus route. 20 mins to the markets we wanted to visit. Really good affordable restaurants in the area. Would have liked to stay abit more central but then we wouldn't have eaten at local great places. Would have liked bigger towels and a kettle ..."

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel
Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Sinseol

2 out of 5
22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp1.376.020 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.376.020
Rp1.513.622 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a business centre. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Bukchon Hanok ...
8.2/10 Very good! (194 reviews)
"Very great staff, handles problems quickly and efficiently. Convenient transportation, there is also a lot of convenience stores nearby."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Mangrove Sinseol
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Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

3 out of 5
341, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (413 reviews)
"Not a bad place but a good distance from main locations like Hongdae. Lots of traffic noises at night"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

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THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

3.5 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp1.269.783 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.269.783
Rp1.396.761 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX Convention ...
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Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 24-gil, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp805.866 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp805.866
Rp886.453 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX Convention ...
Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel
SM Boutique Hotel

SM Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
291-1, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp808.352 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp808.352
Rp889.187 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
7.4/10 Good! (57 reviews)
"Close to the tube station. Very unhelpful staff"

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

SM Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in Dongdaemun-gu

Find the best Dongdaemun-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

A modern building with a large sign, steps leading up to it, and people walking around.

Yongsan-gu

Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.

A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Jongno-gu

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

Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide