Dongdaemun-gu

Seoul

A riverside walkway with steps, a bridge, and modern buildings.
A traditional Korean pavilion with ornate roof and wooden pillars.
A cityscape at dusk with modern high-rise buildings, a traditional building, and a busy intersection.
A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.
A historic fortress with a moat, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape under a pink sky.

Stay near popular Dongdaemun-gu attractions

Kyunghee University

10.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Kyunghee University, during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

$40
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer

Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A

$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul

Seoul: Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul

$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul
Seoul Night Tour

Seoul Han River Night Cruise: 63 Building & Gwangjang Market

$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Han River Night Cruise: 63 Building & Gwangjang Market
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Dongdaemun-gu Hotel Deals

Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Sinseol

2 out of 5
22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
$85 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$94 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a business center. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Bukchon Hanok ...
Mangrove Sinseol
Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 21-gil Seoul
$52 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$58 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX ...
8/10 Very Good! (16 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 Nov 16, 2025

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

3 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
$61 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$67 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX Convention ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (559 reviews)
"The staff was great especially the people that worked in the restaurant.. for the price tho, there should have been coffee for the room, the room itself was cramped and during busy times, like the morning, there was no hot water !!!!"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Dapsimni Hotel Grim

Dapsimni Hotel Grim

2 out of 5
19 Sagajeong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
$33 nightly
The price is $37 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$37 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"スタッフの方は 韓国語と英語対応なんで 翻訳アプリは使ったほうがいいです 部屋は清潔 タクシー2000円以内で 梨泰院　明洞　東大門 行けるので便利です 近所にコンビニや飲み屋街もあり また泊まりたいです"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Dapsimni Hotel Grim
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

3 out of 5
341, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
$42 nightly
The price is $46 total per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
$46 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (429 reviews)
"Not a bad place but a good distance from main locations like Hongdae. Lots of traffic noises at night"

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Hohe City Dongdaemun

Hohe City Dongdaemun

2 out of 5
7 Hajeong-ro 5-gil, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$76 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a gift shop. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Bukchon Hanok ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Very kind staff."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2026

Hohe City Dongdaemun
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Where to stay in Dongdaemun-gu

Find the best Dongdaemun-gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dongdaemun-gu
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A cityscape at night with illuminated Christmas lights, a prominent church with a spire, and modern buildings.

Myeong-dong

Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.

A statue with a pagoda-like roof, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a cityscape in the background.

Gangnam-gu

Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and multiple bridges.

Hongdae

Spend some time visiting places like Gyeongui Line Forest Park while getting to know Hongdae, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

A bustling street with traditional Korean architecture, modern buildings, and a crowd of people.
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Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

A street with a shop displaying colorful items and a sign for an antique shop.

Insa-dong

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Alive Museum Insadong while you're in town.

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