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 family-friendly 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 family-friendly 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
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul(Hotel pick up)
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony
Top hotels in Dongjak-gu
Shilla Stay Guro Digital Complex Station
Room was decent size and clean. The hotel is right near the trains station so convenient to transportation. There's also a street with a ton of restaurants two blocks away. Very easy to walk to. Go up to the workout center at the top of the hotel, even if you don't work out, for a great view of the ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Location is great. Room was clean and all the staff was very friendly and always helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Clean room and great location
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The room was very clean. They had great amenities, friendly staff. Most importantly, it was close to the train stations.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Royal Hotel Seoul
Room was great. King size bed was comfy but not too much room to move around the actual room. Daily replenishing of water was a nice touch. Breakfast was ample and served on the 21st floor with a beautiful view of the city.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
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.
