Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide

Name: SM Boutique Hotel
Price range: £33
Rating: 7.4

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.

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Kyunghee University

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the campus of Kyunghee University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Things to do

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

£29

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

£34

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

£23

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Seoul: Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul

£42

per adult

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

£34

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

£41

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

8 Janghan-ro 21-gil Seoul

£45

27 Aug - 28 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX Convention ...

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

Mangrove Sinseol

22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul

£58

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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 ...

8.2/10 Very good! (194 reviews)

"Very great staff, handles problems quickly and efficiently. Convenient transportation, there is also a lot of convenience stores nearby."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

341, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul Seoul

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! (413 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

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THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul

£46

17 Aug - 18 Aug

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 ...

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

8 Janghan-ro 24-gil, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul

£34

6 Aug - 7 Aug

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 ...

SM Boutique Hotel

291-1, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul

£33

28 Jul - 29 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...

7.4/10 Good! (57 reviews)

"Close to the tube station. Very unhelpful staff"

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

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Where to stay in Dongdaemun-gu

Find the best Dongdaemun-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dongdaemun-gu

A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

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.

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A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

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A modern building with a large sign, steps leading up to it, and people walking around.

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.

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A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

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.

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