Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul
Visit Dongdaemun-gu
Popular places to visit
Kyunghee University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Kyunghee University, during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Walk around the campus at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies during your visit to Seoul. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Gyeongdong Market
During your trip to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Gyeongdong Market. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
University of Seoul
Explore the campus of University of Seoul during your stay in Seoul. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Dapsimni Antiques Market
During your visit to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dapsimni Antiques Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall
You can spend time exploring the galleries in 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.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel
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
Mangrove Sinseol
Clean room
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Noble Residence
you get what you pay for. Excellent Cost to just come in and sleep
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
The staff were courteous, the rooms were clean, and the stay was comfortable. The hotel is conveniently located, close to a subway station, and has a convenience store and some restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
31 Page
Couldn't have got any closer to the train unless I was physically on the tracks.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun
I didn’t get to use the air conditioning!! I would like for them to improve the quality of the bed sheets because it looks old and not clean.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 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
If you're spending time in Seongsu-dong, check out sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Jung-gu
Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.
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 the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Insa-dong
Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.
