Popular places to visit
Expo Park
Bring your family to Expo Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Daejeon. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its spas.
Cheongnamdae Presidential Memorial Hall
You can find out about the history of Cheongju with a visit to Cheongnamdae Presidential Memorial Hall. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Catch an event at Daejeon World Cup Stadium during your trip to Daejeon. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology during your trip to Daejeon. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Daejeon O-World
Meet the animals who live at Daejeon O-World during your travels in Daejeon. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its spas.
Daecheong Dam
You can learn about the history of Sintanjin-dong when you stop by Daecheong Dam. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
Things to do
9-Days Tasty Journey Around South Korea Tour
Top hotels in Dong-gu
Time Terminal Hotel Daejeon 2nd by Aank
Wonderful
Reviewed on 25 May 2025
Aank Hotel Daejeon Yongjeon Ⅱ
Clean and nice staff
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Time Terminal Hotel Daejeon 1st by Aank
It was a good room in a very new-looking hotel. Staff was not always available downstairs and we could not get a room with 2 beds for 2 adults - but overall ot was a good stay.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2024
Sunshine Hotel
It was very conveniently located near the Daejeon Terminal Complex. Lots of dining and shopping nearby. Very easy to catch cabs and fairly centrally located.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025
Knockin Hotel Daejeon by Aank
편안하게 지냈어요
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025
Toyoko Inn Daejeon Government Complex
Lovely location and close to all we wanted to do in Daejeon
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dong-gu
Sanso-gol
Though Sanso-gol may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hanbat Stadium and Daejeon O-World.
Eunhaeng-dong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eunhaeng-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Hanbat Stadium and Daejeon O-World.
Daedeok-gu
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Daedeok-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Daecheong Dam or Gayang Park.
Jung-gu
The restaurants and parks are just a few things visitors like about Jung-gu. Daejeon O-World and Bomunsan Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Seodaejeon Negeori Station or Jung-gu Office Station to get around the larger area.
Dunsan-dong
If you're spending time in Dunsan-dong, check out sights like Daejeon Culture and Arts Center or Daejeon Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at City Hall Station or Government Complex Daejeon Station.
Yuseong
Get to know Yuseong and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Yuseong Hot Springs and Daejeon World Cup Stadium, and you can jump on the metro at Yuseong Spa Station or Guam Station to get around the city.
