Dongdaemun-gu

Seoul

Cheonggyecheon canal near Dongdaemun district, Seoul, South Korea
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park in Dongdaemun district on Jun 18, 2017 in Seoul city, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - April, 2025: View of Dongdaemun district and Heunginjimun Gate at night.
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: -

Popular places to visit

The fountain In front main building of Kyunghee university campus in Seoul.

Kyunghee University

Explore the campus of Kyunghee University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Kyunghee University

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Walk around the campus at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies during your stay in Seoul. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Gyeongdong Market

During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gyeongdong Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Gyeongdong Market

Dapsimni Antiques Market

During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dapsimni Antiques Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Dapsimni Antiques Market

University of Seoul

Enjoy the student vibe at University of Seoul as part of your travels around Seoul. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

University of Seoul

King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall

Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

S$52
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
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Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum

S$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
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Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)

S$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

S$87
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

S$38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul Street Food Market Tour

Seoul Street Food Market Tour

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Seoul Street Food Market Tour
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Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu

Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Sinseol

2 out of 5
22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is S$78 per night from 26 May to 27 May
S$78
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a business centre. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (185 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 21 Oct, 2025

Mangrove Sinseol
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

3 out of 5
341, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
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. ...
7/10 Good! (413 reviews)
"Not a bad place but a good distance from main locations like Hongdae. Lots of traffic noises at night"

Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026

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Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

3.5 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is S$65 per night from 26 May to 27 May
S$65
26 May - 27 May
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! (527 reviews)
"Do not disturb sign was confusing. Need more food item for the breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on 1 May, 2026

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 24-gil, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
The price is S$38 per night from 26 May to 27 May
S$38
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Lotte ...
Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel
Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 21-gil Seoul
The price is S$65 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
S$65
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Lotte World are ...
7.6/10 Good! (11 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 16 Nov, 2025

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel
Raha

Raha

2.5 out of 5
174-1, Imun-ro Seoul
The price is S$43 per night from 26 May to 27 May
S$43
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park ...
7.6/10 Good! (61 reviews)
"Lots of shops close by for essentials. 10 min walk to nearest metro with good links to central Seoul. Walk back from metro is up steep road. But not too hard."

Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Dongdaemun-gu

Gwanghui-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.

Gwanghui-dong
Seongsu-dong

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
Jung-gu

Jung-gu

4.5/5(265 area reviews)

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.

Jung-gu
Euljiro-dong

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
Insa-dong

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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