Dongjak-gu
Seoul
Visit Dongjak-gu
Popular places to visit
Noryangjin Fish Market
Wake up early to watch the fish auctions at this boisterous market and purchase fresh seafood to have prepared before you at casual restaurants.
Boramae Park
Explore the great outdoors at Boramae Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Chung-Ang University
Explore the campus of Chung-Ang University during your travels in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Korean National Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Korean National Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Sayookshin Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sayookshin Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Yongbongjeong Neighborhood Park
Explore the great outdoors at Yongbongjeong Neighborhood Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Top hotels in Dongjak-gu
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Our bathroom toilet was leaking and they didn't fix it even after multiple requests
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Our experience was really great and we olan to stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, professional and friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Quaint facilities (not derogatory. It's pretty average) Everything else was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Great
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Good
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dongjak-gu
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
