Dongdaemun Tourist Hotel, Seoul

Well situated in the Jongno-Gu district, Dongdaemun Tourist Hotel sits 300 metres from Dongdaemun Market and within walking distance of Gwangjang Market (1 km) and Bangsan Market (1 km). The 2-star property provides air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, kettles, flat-screen TVs, and hairdryers. Some rooms feature Netflix on the TV, while all units have been recently renovated and are described as clean and modern. A complimentary breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., offering American or Asian options. On the first floor, guests find a washer and dryer, a coffee machine, an ice maker, a microwave, and a ramen machine; laundry detergent can be purchased at the front desk for ₩3,000. The 24-hour front desk offers currency exchange and luggage storage, and staff speak English, Japanese, and Chinese. Dongdaemun Tourist Hotel is 2 km from Jongmyo Shrine and 2 km from Changgyeonggung Palace, while Gimpo International Airport is 21 km away. A convenience store and Lotteria are located right next to the hotel, and the nearest subway station (Dongdaemun Station, Exit 7) is directly in front.

Self-service washer and dryer on the first floor, with detergent available at the front desk.

Free Netflix on the in-room TV, plus a coffee machine and ramen machine in the lobby.

Staff are multilingual (English, Japanese, Chinese) and provide 24-hour assistance.

Elevator available, making luggage handling easier.

Some guests on the 7th floor reported hearing noise from a karaoke venue on the 8th floor.

An occasional unpleasant smell was noted, possibly from the heater or toilet.