Last Updated on July 7, 2024 by HB
Hello! Welcome to your ultimate guide to Korean hotels, brought to you by yours truly, HB (Hotel Boy).
If you’re planning a trip to the heart of South Korea, Seoul, numerous neighborhoods are vying for your attention. From the bustling streets of Jongno and Myeongdong, the cultural heartbeat of Insadong, the chic vibes of Gangnam, the pulsating nightlife in Hongdae, to the cosmopolitan air of Itaewon, there’s a unique experience awaiting every traveler.
Today, we turn the spotlight to the vibrant and historic ‘Dongdaemun’.
The hotels we’re about to recommend are not just any hotels – they’ve been handpicked based on the rave reviews of thousands of real customers!
We’ve meticulously compiled scores from ‘Agoda’, ‘Booking.com’, and ‘Google Maps’, some of the most trusted sources for accommodation information. As a result, we’re excited to present only those hotels that have received the highest accolades.
Guest ratings for the hotel: Agoda, Booking.com, and Google Maps.”
“Attention, readers! While the hotel rankings in this post are compiled based on aggregated customer ratings, remember they aren’t absolute. Please bear in mind the following points!
– Price: Keep in mind, hotel prices can swing dramatically based on your stay dates. We’ve used weekday rates as a guide, but remember, prices can change according to the season, whether it’s peak or off-peak, and depending on if it’s a weekend or a weekday.That said, we’ve made sure these are prices for the same date, making them ideal for a fair comparison between hotels.
– Hotel Classification: We’ve applied hotel classifications based on the standards set by Agoda.
– Rankings: We’ve prioritized hotels with high ratings from three different sites(Agoda, Booking.com, and Google Maps). However, don’t overlook the fact that there could be many hidden gems among the lower-ranked or not-included hotels in this post.”
Without further ado, let’s dive into ‘[A Local’s Insight] Unveiling the Top-Rated Hotels in Dongdaemun’!!”
1. Top 2-Star & 3-Star Hotels in Dongdaemun
Let me introduce you to the top 2-star & 3-star hotels in ‘Dongdaemun’. These gems, while generally more affordable, offer comfort and services that punch well above their weight.
Compared to the areas we’ve explored before like Gangnam or Myeongdong, ‘Dongdaemun’ sports a smaller number of hotels. Hence, I’ve put together a compilation of 2-star and 3-star hotels in ‘Dongdaemun’ that fit the bill of HB’s minimum requirements. From an analysis of a baker’s dozen worth of hotels, I’ve whipped up a summary of the top 10 hotels boasting the highest ratings as follows:
| Rank | Hotel | Grade | From | Agoda | Booking.com | Google Maps | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mangrove Dongdaemun | 3 Star | USD 70 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 4.4 | 22.8 |
| 2 | Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun II | 3 Star | USD 62 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 21.8 |
| 3 | Hotel dongyangjang Jongno | 2 Star | USD 33 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 21.7 |
| 4 | Hotel DM | 3 Star | USD 47 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 21.5 |
| 5 | Acube Hotel | 3 Star | USD 69 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 4.2 | 21.1 |
| 6 | IBC Hotel | 3 Star | USD 42 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 4.0 | 20.9 |
| 7 | Raha | 2 Star | USD 32 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 20.7 |
| 8 | The Summit Hotel Dongdaemun | 3 Star | USD 64 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 4.0 | 20.5 |
| 9 | Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul | 3 Star | USD 63 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 4.1 | 19.9 |
| 10 | Hotel Migliore Seoul | 3 Star | USD 74 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 19.7 |
| 10 | Ramada By Wyndham Seoul Dongdaemun | 3 Star | USD 53 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 3.8 | 19.7 |
We've prioritized hotels with high ratings from three different sites(Agoda, Booking.com, and Google Maps). However, don't overlook the fact that there could be many hidden gems among the lower-ranked or not-included hotels in this post.
2. Top 4-Star & 5-star Hotels in Dongdaemun
“Let’s dive into the best 4-star & 5-star hotels that ‘Dongdaemun’ has to offer. These hotels deliver the luxury of a 5-star experience at a price that won’t break the bank, making them a perfect pick for travelers who appreciate great value.
Echoing our previous exploration, I’ve delved into an analysis of 7 hotels, spanning 4-star & 5-star categories, that fit HB’s minimum criteria. Here are the fruits of that investigation:
(Hotels that I’ve covered in detailed posts are highlighted in blue, so don’t hesitate to click if you’re intrigued! π)
| Rank | Hotel | Grade | From | Agoda | Booking.com | Google Maps | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nine Tree Hotel Dongdaemun | 4 Star | USD 68 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 4.6 | 22.2 |
| 2 | Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun | 4 Star | USD 68 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 22.1 |
| 3 | JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul | 5 Star | USD 231 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 21.4 |
| 3 | Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences | 4 Star | USD 122 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 21.4 |
| 5 | Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun | 4 Star | USD 77 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 4.2 | 21.1 |
| 6 | Hotel Skypark Dongdaemun I | 4 Star | USD 56 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 20.0 |
| 6 | THE RECENZ DONGDAEMUN HOTEL | 4 Star | USD 48 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 4.1 | 20.0 |
We've prioritized hotels with high ratings from three different sites(Agoda, Booking.com, and Google Maps). However, don't overlook the fact that there could be many hidden gems among the lower-ranked or not-included hotels in this post.
3. Best Hotels in Dongdaemun, Regardless of Hotel Star Classification
Finally, let’s take a look at the cream of the crop – hotels that have secured the highest scores purely based on customer ratings, irrespective of their star grade. We’ve sifted through a total of 20 hotels spanning 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star categories in ‘Dongdaemun’, and here’s a rundown of the top 20.
(Hotels that I’ve covered in detailed posts are highlighted in blue, so don’t hesitate to click if you’re intrigued! π)
| Rank | Hotel | Grade | From | Agoda | Booking.com | Google Maps | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mangrove Dongdaemun | 3 Star | USD 70 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 4.4 | 22.8 |
| 2 | Nine Tree Hotel Dongdaemun | 4 Star | USD 68 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 4.6 | 22.2 |
| 3 | Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun | 4 Star | USD 68 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 22.1 |
| 4 | Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun II | 3 Star | USD 62 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Hotel dongyangjang Jongno | 2 Star | USD 33 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 21.7 |
| 6 | Hotel DM | 3 Star | USD 47 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 21.5 |
| 7 | JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul | 5 Star | USD 231 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 21.4 |
| 7 | Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences | 4 Star | USD 122 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 21.4 |
| 9 | Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun | 4 Star | USD 77 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 4.2 | 21.1 |
| 9 | Acube Hotel | 3 Star | USD 69 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 4.2 | 21.1 |
| 11 | IBC Hotel | 3 Star | USD 42 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 4.0 | 20.9 |
| 12 | Raha | 2 Star | USD 32 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 20.7 |
| 13 | The Summit Hotel Dongdaemun | 3 Star | USD 64 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 4.0 | 20.5 |
| 14 | Hotel Skypark Dongdaemun I | 4 Star | USD 56 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 20.0 |
| 14 | THE RECENZ DONGDAEMUN HOTEL | 4 Star | USD 48 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 4.1 | 20.0 |
| 16 | Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul | 3 Star | USD 63 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 4.1 | 19.9 |
| 17 | Hotel Migliore Seoul | 3 Star | USD 74 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 19.7 |
| 17 | Ramada By Wyndham Seoul Dongdaemun | 3 Star | USD 53 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 3.8 | 19.7 |
| 19 | Dongdaemun Golden City Hotel | 3 Star | – | 8.1 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 19.5 |
| 20 | Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun I | 3 Star | USD 63 | 8.2 | 6.5 | 4.1 | 18.8 |
We've prioritized hotels with high ratings from three different sites(Agoda, Booking.com, and Google Maps). However, don't overlook the fact that there could be many hidden gems among the lower-ranked or not-included hotels in this post.
With this, I will conclude the ‘[A Local’s Insight] Unveiling the Top-Rated Hotels in Dongdaemun‘ posting from a Korean perspective.
I have been your best Korean Hotel assistant, HB. See you next time with more great Korean hotel information!
