Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kyunghee University
Explore the campus of Kyunghee University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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 culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
The room was clean, I loved the large tv, the large bath tube and was good having a mini market just in the same building. The metro is 5 minutes away walking. The neighbors is so so , but is central so it was easy go everywhere
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Aank Hotel Cheongnyangni
I can’t call that “breakfast “ Only sweet cereal with milk and one kind of noodle soup
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun
The location was ideal. No one at the building, all honor system, but easy to communicate via text. Clean
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon
인터넷 속도도 빠르고 5G로 가능합니다. 객실과 욕실이 아주 깔끔하고 가격도 저렴해서 상당히 만족했습니다. 그리고 무었보다 좋았던점은 2층 미니바가 있는데 각종 음료와 원두커피, 생수가 무제한 무료입니다. 어메너티도 돈을 안받고 추가로 무료 사용가능하여 이 가격에 이정도 퀄리티라면 자신있게 추천하고 싶습니다.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Stay Passport Express Gyeongseong Cheongnyangni
Aldığım odayı bana haber vermeden değiştirip yapacakları bir şey olmadığını söylediler gittiğimde. Küçücük kafes gibi odada kalamazdım
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dongdaemun-gu
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.
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.
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.
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 Bosingak Belfry, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Bosingak Belfry while in the area.
Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide
- Gyeongdong Market
- Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Burial Mounds
- Lotte World
- Lotte World Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Namdaemun Market
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gwanghwamun
- N Seoul Tower
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Seoul City Hall
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Olympic Park
Choose Your Dongdaemun-gu Hotel Style
Hotels Near Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Jongno-gu Hotels
- Jung-gu Hotels
- Gwangjin-gu Hotels
- Seongdong-gu Hotels
- Seongbuk-gu Hotels
- Jungnang-gu Hotels
- Anam-dong Hotels
- Yongdu-dong Hotels
- Sungin 2-dong Hotels
- Cheongnyangni-dong Hotels
- Jegi-dong Hotels
- Yongdap-dong Hotels
- Hoegi-dong Hotels
- Majang-dong Hotels
- Seokgwan-dong Hotels
- Imun 1-dong Hotels
- Sungin-dong Hotels
- Myeonmok-dong Hotels
- Hwigyeong 2-dong Hotels