Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide

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F1HJ6B The Dongdaemun history and culture park in the east part of Seoul, South Korea
F1HJ6B The Dongdaemun history and culture park in the east part of Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Dongdaemun Gate and Traffic in Seoul, South Korea; Shutterstock ID 681322945; Purchase Order: -
Loved walking down along the stream...so cool and quiet compared to the city streets just feet above.
The stream in the middle of Seoul..it's literally right in the middle of heavy-trafficked roads, It's such a nice escape from the busy streets.

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Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 21-gil Seoul
The price is AU$79 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$79
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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 Lotte World are ...
7.2/10 Good! (10 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
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

3 out of 5
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. ...
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Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Sinseol

2 out of 5
22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is AU$135 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$135
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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 Myeongdong ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (180 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Mangrove Sinseol
Noble Residence

Noble Residence

2.5 out of 5
197, Muhak-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
Stay at this guesthouse in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
6.4/10 (44 reviews)
you get what you pay for. Excellent Cost to just come in and sleep

Reviewed on 28 June 2025

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Noble Residence
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

3.5 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is AU$78 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$78
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 Lotte World ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
The staff were courteous, the rooms were clean, and the stay was comfortable. The hotel is conveniently located, close to a subway station, and has a convenience store and some restaurants nearby.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Aank Hotel Cheongnyangni

Aank Hotel Cheongnyangni

3 out of 5
122-7, Yangnyeongsi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is AU$73 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$73
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
I can’t call that “breakfast “ Only sweet cereal with milk and one kind of noodle soup

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Dongdaemun-gu

I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.

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 showing a bridge and a garden

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(171 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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
I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!

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
Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

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 which includes 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

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