Dongjak-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bustling indoor market with various seafood stalls.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market.
A modern building with a unique curved facade and a series of white, vertical structures in the foreground.
A fish near a coral reef with a large shell and other marine life.
A busy indoor market with various stalls and shoppers.

Stay near popular Dongjak-gu attractions

A seafood market with various seafood displayed in containers.

Noryangjin Fish Market

8.4/10 (7 reviews)
Wake up early to watch the fish auctions at this boisterous market and purchase fresh seafood to have prepared before you at casual restaurants.
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Activities

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

NZ$68
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

NZ$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

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

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour, JSA Museum, Defector Talk & Bridge Options
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

NZ$95
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer

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

NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

NZ$114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
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Our pick of the best Dongjak-gu Hotel Deals

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$216 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$216
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,166 reviews)
"It’s my 3rd time staying in this property. Naeum at the Fromt desk helped us a lot during check-in. The room is always clean and well maintained."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

3 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$298 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$298
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Stanford Hotel Seoul

Stanford Hotel Seoul

4 out of 5
15, World Cup buk-ro 58-gil, Mapo-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$216 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$216
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"good stay. good food. nice people"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Stanford Hotel Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$153 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$153
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,757 reviews)
"they do offer breakfast with many options , in Gangnam it is very worth and washer with dryer ( pay option) but still , location is good , staff 24 hours , very helpful , detail"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

3 out of 5
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$387 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$387
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,378 reviews)
"The hotel was mostly expensive and there was an additional charge for breakfast which I felt was a bit excessive. They operated as a nickel and dime entity. The hotel was clean and staff were very engaging. The manager greeted everyone and subsequently had a worker address any needs clients had. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hotel Gracery Seoul
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$420 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$420
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,005 reviews)
"Staff was very well trained. Hotel was spotless. I would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
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Our guide on where to stay in Dongjak-gu

Find the best Dongjak-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dongjak-gu
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A cityscape at night with illuminated Christmas lights, a prominent church with a spire, and modern buildings.

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.

A statue with a pagoda-like roof, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a cityscape in the background.

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.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and multiple bridges.

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.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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.

A bustling street with traditional Korean architecture, modern buildings, and a crowd of people.
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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.

Dongjak-gu Travel Guide

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