Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide
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Visit Dongdaemun-gu
Popular places to visit
Kyunghee University
Explore the campus of Kyunghee University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant 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.
University of Seoul
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Seoul as part of your travels around Seoul. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Dapsimni Antiques Market
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dapsimni Antiques Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
From Seoul: Korea Ski Tour to Jisan Resort with Isaac Toast
Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple
Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel
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
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Laundry is cheap but it’s in the basement of the hotel and a bit awful smelling. The elevator is a tight fit. 7/11 downstairs is super convenient.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Mangrove Sinseol
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Noble Residence
you get what you pay for. Excellent Cost to just come in and sleep
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
The staff were courteous, the rooms were clean, and the stay was comfortable. The hotel is conveniently located, close to a subway station, and has a convenience store and some restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
31 Page
The staff felt kinda hostile. Don't plan on returning there.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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 Chungmu-ro 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 Gwangjang Market, 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.
