Dongdaemun-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dongdaemun-gu
Popular places to visit
Kyunghee University
Explore the campus of Kyunghee University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Walk around the campus at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies during your stay in Seoul. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Gyeongdong Market
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gyeongdong Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Dapsimni Antiques Market
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dapsimni Antiques Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
University of Seoul
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Seoul as part of your travels around Seoul. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at 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.
Activities
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul Street Food Market Tour
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Our pick of the best Dongdaemun-gu Hotel Deals
Mangrove Sinseol
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
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 11 Apr 2026
THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
"Do not disturb sign was confusing. Need more food item for the breakfast buffet."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Dongdaemun Bellus Hotel
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
Raha
"Lots of shops close by for essentials. 10 min walk to nearest metro with good links to central Seoul. Walk back from metro is up steep road. But not too hard."
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
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
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
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 of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.
