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.
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 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 vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Our pick of the best Dongdaemun-gu Hotel Deals
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Clean room everyday of the stay, and staff was helpful for any questions I had!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 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 14 Nov 2025
31 Page
Nice staff.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 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 9 Dec 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 9 Nov 2025
Noble Residence
you get what you pay for. Excellent Cost to just come in and sleep
Reviewed on 28 June 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
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.
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.
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.
