Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide

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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Things to do


Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu

Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Sinseol

2 out of 5
22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is £67 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£67
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
Mangrove Sinseol
Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 21-gil Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is £44 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£44
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX ...
8/10 Very good! (16 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

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel
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3 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is £51 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£51
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
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Dapsimni Hotel Grim

Dapsimni Hotel Grim

2 out of 5
19 Sagajeong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is £32 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£32
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"담배냄새 안나서 좋았어요 1층은 시끄러워요 외국인 관광객 많아요"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Dapsimni Hotel Grim
Hohe City Dongdaemun

Hohe City Dongdaemun

2 out of 5
7 Hajeong-ro 5-gil, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is £62 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£62
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a gift shop. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Bukchon Hanok ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Very kind staff."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Hohe City Dongdaemun
Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 24-gil, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is £37 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£37
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (19 reviews)
"Everything was good,but, the breakfast is very early and last only one hour. Staff was very polite. Everything was clean."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel
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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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Alive Museum Insadong while in the area.



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