Dongjak-gu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Noryangjin Fish Market
Wake up early to watch the fish auctions at this boisterous market and purchase fresh seafood to have prepared before you at casual restaurants.
Boramae Park
Explore the great outdoors at Boramae Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Chung-Ang University
Explore the campus of Chung-Ang University during your travels in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Korean National Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Korean National Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Yongbongjeong Neighborhood Park
Explore the great outdoors at Yongbongjeong Neighborhood Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Sayookshin Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sayookshin Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Premium Hanbok Experience in Hanboknam Gyeongbok Palace Branch
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
Top hotels in Dongjak-gu
Shilla Stay Guro Digital Complex Station
Room was decent size and clean. The hotel is right near the trains station so convenient to transportation. There's also a street with a ton of restaurants two blocks away. Very easy to walk to. Go up to the workout center at the top of the hotel, even if you don't work out, for a great view of the ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Nice, spacious, clean rooms in a central location. The suite we had was perfect for our family of 4. The front desk and housekeeping staff were super friendly. We enjoyed our stay. :)
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Lotte Hotel World
completely satisfied with stay including cleaness, professional, very kind service of all the staff: gate door, front desk, guest service and room service, receiving online orders delivering to the room, bag storage and
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Excellent stay at this hotel. Room was clean and there was a great breakfast variety with many options to choose from. Staff was very helpful when I pointed out a little incident with my room, it was solved the same day.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Great location.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dongjak-gu
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
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.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Dongjak-gu Travel Guide
- Noryangjin Fish Market
- Boramae Park
- Korean National Cemetery
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Lotte World Tower
- Namdaemun Market
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Hongik University
- N Seoul Tower
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Songdo Central Park
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Olympic Park
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Korea University
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Namsan Mountain Park
Hotels Near Dongjak-gu, Seoul
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