Donghwa-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Donghwa-dong
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
Lotte World Tower
Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.
Namdaemun Market
This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.
Activities
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple
Our pick of the best Donghwa-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Very clean and modern hotel. Staff were excellent as well as the amenities. Loved having a washer and dryer in our room, it made the long trip we had much more comfortable and homey.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Near Myeong-dong2-ga, very clean, nice and comfortable
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Fantastic view, comfortable "warm" wood paneled rooms, swimming pool free to use by all hotel guests. Also, last couple of times I stayed I was able to get a free early check in after my long red eye flight (huge relief to relax in a room after a long flight), so definitely will be staying in the ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
It was a great hotel. The rooms were spacious and modern. The location was perfect. The staff were very friendly and professional. One issue is that the shower/bath design is quite weird. It is very slippery, especially when getting in or out. I actually fell and bruised my arm when trying to get ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Nice
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Donghwa-dong
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.
Jung-gu
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.
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.
Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
