Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

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

Things to do


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 Rp853.481 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp853.481
Rp938.829 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 Rp1.233.625 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp1.233.625
Rp1.356.987 total
5 Aug - 6 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
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

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

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 24-gil, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp766.972 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp766.972
Rp843.669 total
14 Jul - 15 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
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

3.5 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp1.112.117 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.112.117
Rp1.223.323 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon

Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon

2 out of 5
103 Jeonnong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp1.091.043 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.091.043
Rp1.200.147 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street are located ...
Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon
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Where to stay in Dongdaemun-gu

Find the best Dongdaemun-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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.

Jongno-gu

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



Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide