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A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOTEL THE BOTANK".

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, a coffee bar, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a business lounge sign.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a green sofa.

1. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

Euljiro-dong, 1.3 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Fredy Vera

₩196,000

₩215,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of the city skyline.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

A modern dining area with a city view, a chef preparing food, and a variety of dishes displayed on the counter.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a unique architectural design with a large central void and illuminated windows.

2. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.5 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Sally

₩341,000

₩375,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a cityscape view.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent sign reading "HOTEL SKYPARK".

3. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Aaron

₩152,728

₩168,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

The entrance of The Slaisir hotel with a modern glass facade and illuminated signage.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. The room has a city view through large windows.

A modern reception area with a curved ceiling, recessed lighting, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and a clean, well-lit interior.

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Theresa

₩220,000

₩242,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by a tiled walkway.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

A JW Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with traffic lights and a traditional building in the background.

A person seated at a table with a view of traditional architecture through large windows.

5. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.4 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Chong

₩440,000

₩532,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A buffet with various dishes, including kimchi, vegetables, and a pot of soup.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign displaying its name and website.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a blue carpet leading to the entrance.

6. Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Chang Juan

₩89,760

₩98,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a Christmas tree.

A coffee machine, a scale, and a beverage dispenser in a hotel lobby.

Two commercial washing machines with digital displays and control panels, placed in a tiled area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone and a mirror, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

7. Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

SHIN FANG

₩104,000

₩114,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent signage.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a shower area.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area, seating arrangements, and a large mirror.

A modern interior with large windows, a sectional sofa, and a coffee table.

8. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Euljiro-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Michael

₩157,528

₩173,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a marble reception desk, a seating area, and a large information desk.

A hotel with a prominent 'Migliore' sign, modern architecture, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel corridor with a polished floor, wooden paneling, and elevator numbers indicating floors 2 to 4.

A buffet counter with various desserts including cakes, fruit, and pastries.

9. Hotel Migliore Seoul

Gwanghui-dong, 0.1 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Tungalag

₩85,716

₩103,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

The exterior of the Summit Hotel with illuminated signage, large glass windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clean, polished floor.

A spacious coffee shop with multiple tables and chairs, a visible counter with a menu, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

10. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.6 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Raven

₩130,000

₩143,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a tower in the background.

A night view of a tall building with illuminated windows and a large, illuminated arch structure in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a modern design with wooden accents and a large chandelier.

A room with a view of a tower and a waterfall, featuring a sofa and a coffee table.

11. The Shilla Seoul

1.3 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

JEONG EON

₩630,000

₩693,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A variety of meats and vegetables on a counter with a chef in the background.

A modern hotel room with a marble bathroom, a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large glass table with a decorative centerpiece.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a cityscape.

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

1 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Giuliano

₩331,500

₩364,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a washing machine, and a coffee machine.

A modern lobby with a vending machine, reception desk, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a 'STAFF ONLY' door, a reception desk labeled 'INFORMATION', a clock, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small kitchenette area.

13. Hotel Stay In

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Troy

₩106,364

₩117,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a fruit display, shelves with bottles, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large screen above it, and a wooden panel wall behind.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

14. Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Rosa

₩102,000

₩112,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LAHA BOUTIQUE DDP 3F'.

A hotel hallway with wooden doors, a reception desk, and a plant.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a coffee machine, and a sink.

15. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.1 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Makoto

₩175,343

₩192,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern hallway with a tiled floor, a door with a number, and a window with a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a signboard, a bench, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a welcome sign, a staircase, and a wall-mounted plant.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

16. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.7 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Myosil

₩131,596

₩144,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow sign on the side, surrounded by other buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp. There is a window with a view of a tower and greenery.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a central island with a buffet setup, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering city views.

17. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

Myeong-dong, 2.2 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Chung-Yin Winnie

₩280,000

₩308,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hallway with a long corridor, doors, and recessed lighting.

A hotel sign with 'K-GRAND HOTEL' and 'DDP 3F' indicating the building's name and floor.

A hotel sign with the name "K-Grand Hotel" and check-in/out times.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sign indicating the location of the information desk.

18. K-Grand Hotel DDP

0.2 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Tina

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a large TV screen, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a mirror, a clock, and a window with a view of buildings.

A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and exercise mats.

19. Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Jhanine

₩100,826

₩122,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A traditional wooden building with a large central door, decorative patterns on the walls, and a tiled roof.

A small kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a countertop.

A traditional Japanese courtyard with tatami mats, a wooden gate, and a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden ceiling with shoji screens.

20. moonjarakdalbithanok

0.6 km from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

"You cannot get dropped off by taxi in front of the hanok. You will have to take your suitcases down a couple alleys. The front door is an electric lock, the the individual rooms have a three number passcode on the outside and the "lock" for the inside is a spoon and door handle. Would work fine if it was group using all three rooms, but wouldn't recomend unless your prepped with extra security. Was very clean. Small fridge and sink which was nice. Tinier than I originally expected but worked...

Zana

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Top Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms, services, and amenities were all good."

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room upkeep was excellent."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"Wow. Great spot, amazing location and wonderful staff. Took good care of us during our honeymoon and even treated us to some snacks!!! Will be back soon!"

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location"

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The cleaner for our stay at floor 22 was amazing. She's very hardworking and ensures that our room stays clean. We stayed in Lotte City Hotel from September 2 to September 6."

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Second time staying here, loved it, staff is always friendly"

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

8/10 Good

"Easy check-in process by scanning QR code in lobby. Uses we code for lift access/building security. Provided us with water when we arrived to our room. Two of us stayed in a room with a bunk bed, was comfortable. Clean communal areas with a few food options such as ramen to buy in kitchen areas. Very easy access to DDP subway station for getting around the city."

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Airport bus stop in front of the hotel. Close to subway #2 which takes you to 7-11,"

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

10/10 Excellent

"That was my another Toyoko stay. Compare to others that was not the best. Breakfast was OK but the room was not clean, hair was everywhere. Bed was comfortable, bigger then other hotels offered."

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A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

8.2/10 (702 reviews)

Join the masses who snap selfies every year at one of the most Instagrammed sites in South Korea, a UFO-like building that hosts a variety of events.

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A hot pot with various ingredients simmering in a rich, red sauce, garnished with shredded cheese, on a wooden table.

Migliore Mall

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

During your visit to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Migliore Mall. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A modern architectural structure with a curved facade and illuminated interior at night.

Goodmorning City

7.8/10 (28 reviews)

During your visit to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Goodmorning City. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dongdaemun History Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dongdaemun History Museum during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Fashion Mall U:US

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Fashion Mall U:US. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Doota Mall

8.2/10 (26 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Doota Mall. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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APM Place

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at APM Place during your trip to Seoul. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Gwanghuimun Gate

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Seoul when you spend time at Gwanghuimun Gate. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dongdaemun History and Culture Park?

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park is located in a culturally rich area of Seoul known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 263 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park?

Adjacent to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park?

Expedia has 263 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.

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What can I see and do near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Seoul National University Hospital, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, or Seoul Museum of Art. Bukchon Hanok Village, Heunginjimun Gate, and Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Seoul Namsan Gugakdang, and National Theater of Korea.

How can I get to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Dongdaemun History and Culture Park is easy. Take advantage of metro transit at Euljiro 4-ga Station, Chungmuro Station, and Euljilo 3-ga Station. If you're taking a train into town, Seoul Station is the closest station to Jung-gu.

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Our top choices for Dongdaemun History and Culture Park hotels

1. HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

2. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

3. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

4. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

5. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

6. Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

7. Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

8. NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

9. Hotel Migliore Seoul

10. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

11. The Shilla Seoul

12. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

13. Hotel Stay In

14. Travelodge Dongdaemun Hotel

15. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

16. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

17. L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

18. K-Grand Hotel DDP

19. Uljiro Co-Op Residence

20. moonjarakdalbithanok

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Top Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

Other attractions near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Migliore Mall

Goodmorning City

Dongdaemun History Museum

Fashion Mall U:US

Doota Mall

APM Place

Gwanghuimun Gate

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