Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kyunghee University
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.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Walk around the campus at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies during your stay in Seoul. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Gyeongdong Market
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gyeongdong Market. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Dapsimni Antiques Market
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dapsimni Antiques Market. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Folk Flea Market
During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Seoul Folk Flea Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
Seoul: herbal tea class & Korean Medicine tour
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Private Tour (Meal)-Gyeonggido, Korea
Hwaseong Fortress/Folk Village/ Starfield Library from Seoul
Seoul: Temple Vegan Cooking Class & Oriental Medicine Tour
Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Borjomi Seoul Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025
Noble Residence
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025
Mangrove Sinseol
Reviewed on 5 May 2025
SM Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 13 May 2024
Golden City Hotel Dongdaemun
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Dongdaemun-gu
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market 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.
Euljiro-dong
While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
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 Jogyesa Temple, 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.
- Kyunghee University
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
- Gyeongdong Market
- Hongneung Arboretum
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Hongik University
- Olympic Park
- Korea University
Choose Your Dongdaemun-gu Hotel Style
Hotels Near Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Jongno-gu Hotels
- Jung-gu Hotels
- Gwangjin-gu Hotels
- Seongdong-gu Hotels
- Seongbuk-gu Hotels
- Majang-dong Hotels
- Jungnang-gu Hotels
- Yongdu-dong Hotels
- Anam-dong Hotels
- Yongdap-dong Hotels
- Sungin 2-dong Hotels
- Jeonnong 1-dong Hotels
- Jegi-dong Hotels
- Wangsimnidoseon-dong Hotels
- Jangan-dong Hotels
- Cheongnyangni-dong Hotels
- Jongam-dong Hotels
- Bomun-dong Hotels
- Imun 1-dong Hotels
- Hoegi-dong Hotels