Dobong-gu
Seoul
Visit Dobong-gu
Popular places to visit
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 culturally rich area.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Namdaemun Market
This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.
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.
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge (English/Spanish)
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Top hotels in Dobong-gu
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Room was quiet, clean, and spacious. Beds were very comfortable and the location of the hotel was great. Nearby to a lot of the main sightseeing locations.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Everything was good except the broken electrical outlet next to the beds. It was annoying to charge our electric stuff- phones, extra batteries, iPad, etc. using only one outlet in the room. Also the noise “in the middle of city” bothered me, but it will be your choice, in the middle of city or not. ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
Clean room.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
きれいに掃除されたお部屋で、リムジンやwowpassのことを尋ねても丁寧で、優しいスタッフに心地よい滞在ができました。
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Staff was very helpful, great views, and great restaurants. The location is arguably the best in Seoul.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Staff are kind, rooms are sparkling clean and quiet. Breakfast buffet was delicious. Thanks for letting me leave my luggage during my trip to other parts of Seoul.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dobong-gu
Dongdaemun-gu
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.
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.
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.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
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.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
Dobong-gu
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Korea University
- Seoul National University
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1
- Gwangjang Market
