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A modern interior with a staircase, glass walls, and a view of an outdoor area.

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in dishwasher, and a washing machine.

A modern hallway with a black sign displaying room numbers 201 to 205.

1. Seoul DDJ STAY

0.9 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

KANAKO

₩119,318

₩131,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a shelf with a plant, and an air conditioning unit.

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

2. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

0.6 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Max

₩78,451

₩86,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern interior with a sign reading 'ON KOREA STAY,' a laptop on a desk, a washing machine, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a potted plant.

The entrance of a hotel named "On Korea Stay" with a sign indicating the address as 230-13. Inside, there are seating areas with round tables and chairs.

A modern room with a round table, two wooden chairs, a wooden wardrobe with hanging space, a mirror, and a sink.

3. OnKorea Stay

1.1 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Kim Yan

₩98,182

₩108,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A buffet table with various dishes, a bottle of wine, and condiments.

4. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Aaron

₩142,100

₩156,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling light.

A multi-story building with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a hotel and cafe is coming soon.

A modern hotel room with a white table, black chairs, a wooden accent wall, a decorative ceiling, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and wooden cabinets.

5. BlueDuck Hotel

0.8 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Claudel

₩127,272

₩139,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

6. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Gwanghui-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Amir

₩368,000

₩404,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines and treadmills.

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.

7. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.5 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Theresa

₩154,131

₩186,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a wooden table.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bookshelf with decorative items, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, and a large floral arrangement.

The exterior of the ACUBE HOTEL with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and a sign indicating the Grand Opening.

8. Acube Hotel

Euljiro-dong, 0.9 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Daiki

₩88,654

₩97,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a large window offering a city view, multiple seating areas, and a well-lit environment.

9. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

1.1 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Giuliano

₩297,000

₩326,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, bench seating, and a minimalist design.

10. Yul Hotel

0.7 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

"We enjoyed our stay here for the first half of our trip that we booked it again for the last couple days in Seoul. The location of the hotel is very convenient. Close to the metro and shopping areas makes it easy when traveling with kids. The rooms are pretty spacious and amenities are great. Washer/dryer combo in the room, a great size refrigerator and freezer (which is helpful when you have an infant), a small kitchen with an stove, and dishes to use. In the basement there is cereal,...

Chan Chan

₩175,636

₩193,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, two blue yoga mats, a wooden block, and a textured mat.

A modern reception desk with a glass partition, a coffee machine, and a shelf with bottles.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines, free weights, and cardio machines.

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.4 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Helena

₩65,109

₩71,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 bar area with a grand piano, a bar counter, and multiple stools.

12. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

0.5 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Chong

₩450,000

₩544,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building with a GUDO RESIDENCE sign, a parking entrance, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern dining area with a round table and four chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

Gwanghui-dong, 1 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Hsinting

₩204,546

₩225,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bedroom with a large bed, a city view, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and three bar stools.

A bar area with various bottles and glasses.

A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a view of the cityscape, and a string of lights.

14. glue Hotel

1.2 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Grace

₩116,363

₩127,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A modern office with two desks, two chairs, and a lamp.

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.

15. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

0.7 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Joe

₩150,000

₩165,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception area with a Star Hostel sign, a reception desk, a television, and a potted orchid.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small desk with a chair, and a window with a plant.

A staircase with a sign reading "CAFETERIA" leading to a room.

A modern building with a glass entrance and a metal fence with a star decoration.

16. Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

1 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Alynne

₩40,582

₩44,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A building with signs for '6018 Airport Bus' and 'Hamy'.

Outdoor wooden picnic tables against a green wall with a view of trees and buildings in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a kitchen counter with various items.

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a computer and a printer, and a radiator.

17. Hamory Guesthouse

Gwanghui-dong, 0.3 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Ngawang

₩73,181

₩80,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 nighttime cityscape with modern buildings, a well-lit street, and a clear view of the road.

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

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

18. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

Gwanghui-dong, 0.2 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Makoto

₩126,508

₩139,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A person standing on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tower.

A hallway with a wooden door, a fire extinguisher, and a green exit sign.

A building with a sign for 'elim hostel' and another sign for a New York-based company.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with blinds, a mounted air conditioner, and a ceiling-mounted smoke detector.

19. elim hostel

Euljiro-dong, 1 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

TAKAHIRO

₩74,812

₩82,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A compact hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small table with a coffee maker.

A reception desk at Youngbin Hotel with a marble counter, a sign above the desk, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A compact room with a wooden wardrobe, a small kitchenette, a round table with two chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

20. Youngbin Hotel

Gwanghui-dong, 0.7 km from Dongdaemun History Museum

Ruohong

₩90,909

₩100,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Dongdaemun History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seoul DDJ STAY	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Dongdaemun Stay Garden	9.2 Wonderful 53 reviews	View
OnKorea Stay	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun	9.0 Wonderful 1,335 reviews	View
BlueDuck Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 95 reviews	View

Top Dongdaemun History Museum Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel, Very good and friendly personal."

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well located for Myeongdong. Very nice hotel with very friendly staff. It had coin laundry facilities in the hotel which was very convenient. However you had to go to the 3rd floor for irons (no irons available in the bedroom)."

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Very conveniently located, a short walk from the subway. The room was clean and quiet and the coin/card laundry in the basement was super convenient."

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed my stay here. Easy to find, convenient location, great, comfortable room, and a lot of amenities nearby. Would stay here again"

Hotel Gracery Seoul

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were very clean, and they made the bed, & bought fresh towels, daily. The laundry was very useful & easy to use."

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay here - walkable to DDP and the shopping district, close to subway stations. Nice large room with private sleeping areas. Appreciated the bathroom - a separate room for shower and toilet so travelers could use both. Kitchen/eating area was nice to have. Lovely stay!"

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

10/10 Excellent

"Very modern and clean hotel. Staff very friendly. Myeondong is 2 stops away on the green line or get the bus just outside the the hotel to Myeondong station. Hotel airport bus is also just outside the hotel. Not much outside the hotel, a 7 eleven very handy. Washing machine and dryer in hotel is excellent. Very clean and modern. huge 65 inch TV. Although room is very small just enough is walk round."

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

8/10 Good

"Nice location,"

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

10/10 Excellent

"My second visits here! Great location, Clean room, kind staffs!"

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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

8.4/10 (6,176 reviews)

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

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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dongdaemun History Museum?

Dongdaemun History Museum is located in Seoul. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 253 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Dongdaemun History Museum?

Adjacent to Dongdaemun History Museum, 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 choices within a short distance include HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG and Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Dongdaemun History Museum?

Expedia has 253 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dongdaemun History Museum.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Dongdaemun History Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dongdaemun History Museum?

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What can I see and do near Dongdaemun History Museum?

Seoul National University Hospital, Alive Museum Insadong, and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Heunginjimun Gate. You can check out the local talent at Myeongdong Theater, Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, and Seoul Namsan Gugakdang.

How can I get to Dongdaemun History Museum?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Dongdaemun History Museum is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Euljiro 4-ga Station, Chungmuro Station, and Euljilo 3-ga Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Seoul Station.

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Our top choices for Dongdaemun History Museum hotels

1. Seoul DDJ STAY

2. Dongdaemun Stay Garden

3. OnKorea Stay

4. Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

5. BlueDuck Hotel

6. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

7. Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

8. Acube Hotel

9. The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel

10. Yul Hotel

11. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

12. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

13. GUDO RESIDENCE CHUNGMURO

14. glue Hotel

15. The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

16. Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

17. Hamory Guesthouse

18. LAHA Boutique DDP Dongdaemun

19. elim hostel

20. Youngbin Hotel

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Top Dongdaemun History Museum Hotel Reviews

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun

The Summit Hotel Seoul Dongdaemun

Hotel Gracery Seoul

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun 1

Other attractions near Dongdaemun History Museum

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Migliore Mall

Goodmorning City

Fashion Mall U:US

Doota Mall

Gwanghuimun Gate

APM Place

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