Donghwa-dong

Seoul

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Popular places to visit

Lotte World

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 vibrant area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

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.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market featuring a city, street scenes and markets

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.

Namdaemun Market
Lotte World Tower showing a high-rise building

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.

Lotte World Tower
Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Starfield COEX Mall

Starfield COEX Mall

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Starfield COEX Mall

Things to do

Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall

Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall

S$56
per adult
Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall
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)
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

S$89
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)

S$45
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul

Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush

S$45
per adult
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip

From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip

S$89
per adult
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip
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Top hotels in Donghwa-dong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,720 reviews)
"Staff are super friendly and helpful. They all speak good English. Really appreciate the information on sightseeing, train to the airport, shopping, and dinner options. The room is clean. Hopefully the hotel will be renovated soon (i.e. there is no USB port and the bathroom is a bit outdated)."

Reviewed on 28 Sept, 2025

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LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is S$146 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
S$146
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,948 reviews)
Great stay at ENA
"Staff was very helpful in assisting us on directions, where to get American breakfast and which restaurants are open late. Hotel was very clean and comfortable. It was ideally situated near the train exit."

Reviewed on 25 Sept, 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is S$428 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
S$428
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and amazing accommodation"

Reviewed on 23 Sept, 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$203 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
S$203
per night
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (715 reviews)
"Well located and convenient"

Reviewed on 26 Sept, 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is S$85 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
S$85
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Access to Train Station made its location excellent. Sometimes the room wasn't serviced if you came back in the afternoon. But mostly a great hotel pity you can't change the room temperature though."

Reviewed on 27 Sept, 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

4 out of 5
415 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is S$138 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
S$138
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,648 reviews)
Good hotel to stay near the COEX convention center
"It is a good hotel to stay, walking distance to subway, and Coex convention center and shopping mall and other stores, also with many restaurants near by Poor Jun and no steam/Sauna Breakfast is average , it needs to be improved with more fruits more Asia dishes I would satay here again"

Reviewed on 20 Sept, 2025

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE
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Other neighbourhoods around Donghwa-dong

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park showing a city as well as a small group of people

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
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

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.

Jung-gu
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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
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Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

Dongdaemun-gu
Myeongdong featuring a city, shopping and street scenes

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

Myeong-dong
Insadong showing interior views and art

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

Donghwa-dong