Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Dongdaemun-gu
Stay near popular Dongdaemun-gu attractions
Activities

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: DMZ Tour, JSA Museum, Defector Talk & Bridge Options

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Our pick of the best Dongdaemun-gu Hotel Deals

Mangrove Sinseol

Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel
"Room was clean. There’s always someone at the reception you can ask questions guidance or direction. The location is perfect. Accessible to everything."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

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 16 Nov 2025

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
"I wished they have washer and dryer."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hohe City Dongdaemun

SM Boutique Hotel
"Close to the tube station. Very unhelpful staff"
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Our guide on where to stay in Dongdaemun-gu

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.

Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

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.

Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Alive Museum Insadong while in the area.




















