Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul
Visit Dongdaemun-gu
Stay near popular Dongdaemun-gu attractions
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
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
"Very great staff, handles problems quickly and efficiently. Convenient transportation, there is also a lot of convenience stores nearby."
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
"Not a bad place but a good distance from main locations like Hongdae. Lots of traffic noises at night"
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel
Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun
"The bed sheets were a yellowed white. The shower door wouldn’t close. The room was dirty. The light in the bathroom wouldn’t come on. No directions on how to use the TV."
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Where to stay in Dongdaemun-gu
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.
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 Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch.
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.
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.
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.
