Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Kyunghee University

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.

Kyunghee University

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.

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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.

Gyeongdong Market

Dapsimni Antiques Market

During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dapsimni Antiques Market. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Dapsimni Antiques Market

King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall

Seoul Folk Flea Market

During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Seoul Folk Flea Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Seoul Folk Flea Market

Things to do

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

฿413
per adult
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island

Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island

฿1,962
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,375
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Chenggyecheon Stream in Seoul Night tour_PLK Travel

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

฿1,471
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

฿1,423
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip

From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip

฿2,524
per adult
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip
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Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

3 out of 5
341, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿1,043 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿1,043
per night
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
6.8/10 (377 reviews)
"I have checked room and washroom door didn't close well. I told to staff and he show other room and changed room. I liked the new room, every day clean room and new towels. Location was great. Close Dabsimni staion and from the staion i can travel in Seoul easy. Plus next the hotel enterance there ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Aank Hotel Cheongnyangni

Aank Hotel Cheongnyangni

3 out of 5
122-7, Yangnyeongsi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿1,126 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿1,126
per night
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace are ...
Aank Hotel Cheongnyangni
Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon

Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon

2 out of 5
103 Jeonnong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿1,343 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿1,343
per night
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Starfield COEX Mall are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"I'm mostly satisfied with everything. I'm willing to revisit."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon
Rio Hotel

Rio Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Hoegi-ro 29-gil Dongdaemun District, Seoul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace ...
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Rio Hotel
Borjomi Seoul Boutique Hotel

Borjomi Seoul Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
98, Cheonho-daero 83-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿1,233 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿1,233
per night
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)
"Very nice staff. The staff make up for the other areas in the hotel. For the price can’t beat it. Hotel does need maintenance with new floors but then again for the price it’s understandable now with that being said it’s not like the floors are horrible and there falling apart but they do either ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Borjomi Seoul Boutique Hotel
Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Sinseol

2 out of 5
22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿2,266 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿2,266
per night
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a business centre. Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (165 reviews)
"So nice it’s in the center of Seoul and everything was very safe and clean. Great for solo or friends traveling"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Mangrove Sinseol
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Other neighbourhoods around Dongdaemun-gu

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Gwanghui-dong
Seoul Forest which includes a park and a 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.

Seongsu-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market 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.

Jung-gu
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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.

Euljiro-dong
Insadong showing art and interior views

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.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong

Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide