Donghwa-dong
Seoul
Visit Donghwa-dong
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
Lotte World
Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can learn more about the history of Seoul during your trip to a top site like Bukchon Hanok Village. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
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 Donghwa-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Hotel was very clean and staff were very friendly. The location was a great spot as well around lots of restaurants and subway stations. If I’m ever back in Korea, I’ll definitely be rebooking with The Botanik!"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
"Very comfortable"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Glad Mapo
"Quite good experience with Mapo"
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
"very clean and nice"
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"Very clean and very Friendly staff."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Where to stay in Donghwa-dong
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.
Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.
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.
