Dongjak-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dongjak-gu
Popular places to visit
Noryangjin Fish Market
Wake up early to watch the fish auctions at this boisterous market and purchase fresh seafood to have prepared before you at casual restaurants.
Boramae Park
Explore the great outdoors at Boramae Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Chung-Ang University
Explore the campus of Chung-Ang University during your travels in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Korean National Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Korean National Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Yongbongjeong Neighborhood Park
Explore the great outdoors at Yongbongjeong Neighborhood Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Sayookshin Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sayookshin Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More
Our pick of the best Dongjak-gu Hotel Deals
Shilla Stay Guro Digital Complex Station
Room was decent size and clean. The hotel is right near the trains station so convenient to transportation. There's also a street with a ton of restaurants two blocks away. Very easy to walk to. Go up to the workout center at the top of the hotel, even if you don't work out, for a great view of the ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Central location, short walk to an endless array of restaurants and close to the markets and transportation.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Hotel was conveniently located, suite was spacious and pleasing, checking in and out was a breeze and staff were polite and prompt. However, due to yhe woody nature of the bathroom, it emitted some odor after the 3rd day of my 5-night stay. Brownie points for having netflix available for the ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
very good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Good location, 3 blocks from the Myeongdong market. Room was clean. Service was good
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dongjak-gu
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Dongjak-gu Travel Guide
- Boramae Park
- Lotte World Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Namdaemun Market
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gwanghwamun
- N Seoul Tower
- Hongik University
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Songdo Central Park
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Namsan Mountain Park
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