Dobong-gu

Seoul

Neungwonsa Temple in Seoul, South Korea.
Neungwonsa Temple in Seoul, South Korea.

Popular places to visit

Scenic park at downtown of Seoul, South Korea

Lotte World

Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit 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 search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Dongdaemun Market which includes night scenes, a city and street 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 showing 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
Gyeongbok Palace showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Things to do

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

HK$430
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)

HK$391
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

HK$326
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

HK$441
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Suspension Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan

Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum

HK$281
per adult
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

HK$367
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
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Top hotels in Dobong-gu

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 HK$990 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$990
HK$1,107 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,149 reviews)
Very clean and modern hotel. Staff were excellent as well as the amenities. Loved having a washer and dryer in our room, it made the long trip we had much more comfortable and homey.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is HK$1,209 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
HK$1,209
HK$1,330 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (2,945 reviews)
Recommend

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is HK$1,698 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$1,698
HK$2,055 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Best hotel in Korea

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is HK$1,703 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$1,703
HK$1,874 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,342 reviews)
It was a good experience

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul
The price is HK$511 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$511
HK$568 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,799 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is HK$883 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$883
HK$989 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,021 reviews)
Clean room, good location

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
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Other neighbourhoods around Dobong-gu

F1HJ6B The Dongdaemun history and culture park in the east part of Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(7 area reviews)

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.

Dongdaemun-gu
Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

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

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.

Insa-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Statue of Sejong the Great and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

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

Euljiro-dong
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

Dobong-gu

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