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

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

3.5 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp1.113.752 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp1.113.752
Rp1.347.618 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (543 reviews)
"I wished they have washer and dryer."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon

Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon

2 out of 5
103 Jeonnong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp813.629 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp813.629
Rp894.992 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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
Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 24-gil, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp893.399 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp893.399
Rp982.739 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Bellus Hotel in Seoul! The staff were absolutely excellent—friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout our visit. They even offered us umbrellas when the weather turned rainy, which was such a thoughtful touch. The owner was especially welcoming. He took the time ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel
Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Sinseol

2 out of 5
22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is Rp1.219.449 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.219.449
Rp1.341.394 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Mangrove Sinseol
Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 21-gil Seoul
The price is Rp1.064.317 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.064.317
Rp1.170.749 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX ...
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
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

3 out of 5
341, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is Rp565.032 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp565.032
Rp683.688 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (414 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
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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 Hongdae Street, 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 Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. 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