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 culturally rich 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.
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 culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Folk Flea Market
During your trip to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Seoul Folk Flea Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

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

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

DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola

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

[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Top hotels in Dongdaemun-gu

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
The room was clean, I loved the large tv, the large bath tube and was good having a mini market just in the same building. The metro is 5 minutes away walking. The neighbors is so so , but is central so it was easy go everywhere
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Stay Passport Express Gyeongseong Cheongnyangni
Aldığım odayı bana haber vermeden değiştirip yapacakları bir şey olmadığını söylediler gittiğimde. Küçücük kafes gibi odada kalamazdım
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun
The location was ideal. No one at the building, all honor system, but easy to communicate via text. Clean
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
It's a five minute walk from Janghanpyeon metro station exit 1. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre and the key landmarks. I stayed in room 1713 and had a nice view of the Bukhansan national park mountains which was only 1 hour away by metro. Aircon/heating worked well and the water pressure ...
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Three Seven Hotel
Unfortunately, this hotel was way too small. We arrived one day later and were told we still had to pay that night. The rooms weee extremely small. The first room’s outlet was not in the wall. The shower was right in front of the toilet. No curtain was available. The sink leaked water and the door ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

31 Page
Nice staff.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 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.

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 Bosingak Belfry 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 Bosingak Belfry while you're in town.

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.
