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.
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.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.
Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
I have checked room and washroom door didn't close well. I told to staff and he show other room and changed room. I liked the new room, every day clean room and new towels. Location was great. Close Dabsimni staion and from the staion i can travel in Seoul easy. Plus next the hotel enterance there ...
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Aank Hotel Cheongnyangni
ホテルの従業員さんが素晴らしくお二人とも優しかったです！ 周辺には本場でしか食べられないお店があったりと大満足 です！ 是非皆様にもオススメします！
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Noble Residence
you get what you pay for. Excellent Cost to just come in and sleep
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025
Borjomi Seoul Boutique Hotel
Very nice staff. The staff make up for the other areas in the hotel. For the price can’t beat it. Hotel does need maintenance with new floors but then again for the price it’s understandable now with that being said it’s not like the floors are horrible and there falling apart but they do either ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Billz Hotel Dongdaemoon
I'm mostly satisfied with everything. I'm willing to revisit.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 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 Namdaemun Market 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 Gwangjang Market, 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 Cheonggyecheon while in the area.
Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide
- Gyeongdong Market
- Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Burial Mounds
- Lotte World
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gwanghwamun
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Seoul City Hall
- Olympic Park
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Hotels Near Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Jongno-gu Hotels
- Jung-gu Hotels
- Gwangjin-gu Hotels
- Seongdong-gu Hotels
- Seongbuk-gu Hotels
- Jungnang-gu Hotels
- Yongdu-dong Hotels
- Anam-dong Hotels
- Sungin 2-dong Hotels
- Jegi-dong Hotels
- Yongdap-dong Hotels
- Cheongnyangni-dong Hotels
- Majang-dong Hotels
- Dapsimni-dong Hotels
- Hoegi-dong Hotels
- Sungin-dong Hotels
- Seokgwan-dong Hotels
- Myeonmok-dong Hotels
