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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Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

3 out of 5
341, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is 720.296 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
720.296 ₫
871.559 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
6.8/10 (398 reviews)
Clean room everyday of the stay, and staff was helpful for any questions I had!

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun

Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun

2.5 out of 5
7, Sagajeong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is 897.584 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
897.584 ₫
987.342 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street ...
5.4/10 (54 reviews)
The location was ideal. No one at the building, all honor system, but easy to communicate via text. Clean

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun
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2.5 out of 5
238-1, Wangsan-ro Seoul Seoul
The price is 889.342 ₫ per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
889.342 ₫
978.276 ₫ total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
8/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
Nice staff.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

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THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

3.5 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is 1.592.348 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
1.592.348 ₫
1.751.583 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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! (508 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
Three Seven Hotel

Three Seven Hotel

3 out of 5
#254-4, Imun-dong, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is 1.089.248 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
1.089.248 ₫
1.317.987 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
7.2/10 Good! (113 reviews)
Unfortunately, this hotel was way too small. We arrived one day later and were told we still had to pay that night. The rooms weee extremely small. The first room’s outlet was not in the wall. The shower was right in front of the toilet. No curtain was available. The sink leaked water and the door ...

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Three Seven Hotel
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 (43 reviews)
you get what you pay for. Excellent Cost to just come in and sleep

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Noble Residence
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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 Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

Gwanghui-dong
Seoul Forest showing a park and a bridge

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(263 area reviews)

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street 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 showing 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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