Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Dongdaemun-gu
Stay near popular Dongdaemun-gu attractions
Activities

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul Street Food Market Tour

Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Our pick of the best Dongdaemun-gu Hotel Deals

Mangrove Sinseol

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel
"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

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
"The staff was great especially the people that worked in the restaurant.. for the price tho, there should have been coffee for the room, the room itself was cramped and during busy times, like the morning, there was no hot water !!!!"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Dapsimni Hotel Grim
"담배냄새 안나서 좋았어요 1층은 시끄러워요 외국인 관광객 많아요"
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Hohe City Dongdaemun
"Very kind staff."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
"Not a bad place but a good distance from main locations like Hongdae. Lots of traffic noises at night"
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Dongdaemun-gu

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.




















