Dongjak-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Dongjak-gu
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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich 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 vibrant 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
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Top hotels in Dongjak-gu
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Other than a long check in, everything was spectacular.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Great hotel in overall! Very nice, calm and clean with friendly staff. There are a lot of great restaurants near by and the hotel is centrally located for Seoul visits. The airport KAL bus and City Hall metro (exit 9) is next to the hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Clean room and courteous staffs. Great location!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Great location, close to all main visit point, good breakfast with lots of variety, kind staffs, good service
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
사진보단 방이 좁았지만 이용하는데에는 괜찮았습니다. 직원분들이 매우 친절하였어요. 조식도 이용했는데 많은 종류는 아니였지만 다양해서 딱 좋았습니다! 음식도 바로바로 채워주시는 거 같고, 빈 접시도 빠르게 치워주셨어요. 다음에 서울 방문한다면 재방문 의향있습니다!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
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.
