Donghwa-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Donghwa-dong
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This vast commercial district is a shopper's paradise with its many malls, boutiques and specialist shops sitting happily alongside traditional Korean market places.
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.
Namdaemun Market
For all kinds of clothing and food at bargain prices, a trip to Seoul's oldest and largest traditional market is a must-visit.
Starfield COEX Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Small Group Tour to DMZ, Susp.Bridge&NKorea M. with Hotel Pickup
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Our pick of the best Donghwa-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
absolutely LOVED our stay here! We stayed for 5 nights and then left for Busan and will be returning to same hotel for a few additional nights before flying home. Hotel offered to store our larger luggage while we took a smaller bag to Busan which was perfect, our suite was gorgeous and made for ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
nice and clean simple design kind staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Great room & space. Loved the view of the river
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Breakfast is really good and staffs are kind.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
It was okay, they charge for any extra amenities like a toothbrush…the switches in my
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Amazing, it’s not luxury at all but very clean, fair price for their locations and they have a wonderful staff. Rooms are really small but just perfect for have a good rest. Only thing I wish is that they had a more foreign friendly breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Donghwa-dong
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.
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.
Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
