Dongdaemun-gu

Seoul

Cheonggyecheon canal near Dongdaemun district, Seoul, South Korea
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park in Dongdaemun district on Jun 18, 2017 in Seoul city, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - April, 2025: View of Dongdaemun district and Heunginjimun Gate at night.
F1HJ6B The Dongdaemun history and culture park in the east part of Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Dongdaemun Gate and Traffic in Seoul, South Korea; Shutterstock ID 681322945; Purchase Order: -

Popular places to visit

The fountain In front main building of Kyunghee university campus in Seoul.

Kyunghee University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Kyunghee University, during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Kyunghee University
Scenic park at downtown of Seoul, South Korea

Lotte World

Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.

Myeongdong Street

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Dongdaemun Market which includes street scenes, nightlife and night scenes

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center featuring signage

COEX Convention and Exhibition Center

You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.

COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
Lotte World Tower which includes a skyscraper

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.

Lotte World Tower

Dongdaemun-gu Hotel Deals

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

Dongdaemun Signature Tourist Hotel

2 out of 5
8 Janghan-ro 21-gil Seoul
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX Convention ...
7.2/10 Good! (10 reviews)
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 2025/11/16

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Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Sinseol

2 out of 5
22, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a business center. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (180 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 2025/10/21

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Noble Residence

Noble Residence

2.5 out of 5
197, Muhak-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
Stay at this guesthouse in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Bukchon ...
6.4/10 (44 reviews)
you get what you pay for. Excellent Cost to just come in and sleep

Reviewed on 2025/6/28

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THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

3.5 out of 5
383 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and COEX Convention ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (518 reviews)
The staff were courteous, the rooms were clean, and the stay was comfortable. The hotel is conveniently located, close to a subway station, and has a convenience store and some restaurants nearby.

Reviewed on 2025/12/31

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THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
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2.5 out of 5
238-1, Wangsan-ro Seoul Seoul
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Bukchon ...
8/10 Very Good! (86 reviews)
Couldn't have got any closer to the train unless I was physically on the tracks.

Reviewed on 2026/3/20

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Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun

Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun

2.5 out of 5
7, Sagajeong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street ...
5.6/10 (54 reviews)
I didn’t get to use the air conditioning!! I would like for them to improve the quality of the bed sheets because it looks old and not clean.

Reviewed on 2025/12/27

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Maison Kan Hotel Dongdaemun
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Other neighborhoods around Dongdaemun-gu

I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.

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.

Gwanghui-dong
Seoul Forest showing a garden and a bridge

Seongsu-dong

If you're spending time in Seongsu-dong, check out sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.

Seongsu-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,186 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.

Jung-gu
I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!

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 the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong

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