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Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun

Property class: 2
Hotel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park in Seoul

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A tall hotel with a distinctive geometric facade and illuminated windows.
A modern hotel corridor with mirrored walls, a polished marble floor, and contemporary furnishings.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a fireplace, and a decorative wall panel.
A modern hotel lobby with a black and white marble floor, leather seating, and a reception desk with a unique design.
A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, and a coffee table.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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306, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-400
  • Place, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dongdaemun Market Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two white armchairs, a small round table, and a decorative wall.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Family Twin Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.

Deluxe Family Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Designers Deluxe

A room with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a blue and red color scheme.

Designers Deluxe

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Designers Suite (Design of the room will be randomly assigned)

A luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with chairs, a marble table, and a fireplace.

Designers Suite (Design of the room will be randomly assigned)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double - No Parking

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two white armchairs, a small round table, and a decorative wall.

Deluxe Double - No Parking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Twin - No Parking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Seoul

Jung-gu stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Jung-gu hotel, you'll find Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cheonggyecheon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gwangjang Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station - 1 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 11 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪평양면옥 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arirang Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪썬더치킨 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Conhas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EDIYA COFFEE - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun

Hotel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park in Seoul
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun also features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun to the airport?

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun is 20.5 mi (55-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun on Nov 3, 2026 start from CA $103, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun.

Does Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun offer free breakfast?

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (4-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun have a pool?

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun does not have a pool.

Does Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun to downtown Seoul?

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun is 1.5 mi away from Seoul.

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 453 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the service and cleanliness . Very good location and wonderful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time staying here. It was very convenient
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good experience to stay this hotel. especially, it is very close to subway station that is possible to take three lines.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The hotel probably could use some updates, but the convenience of having it pretty easily accessible is great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and Service is good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Nice staff. Bit run down but it’s cheap and great location. Housekeeping was good.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Catfished lol. The room looked nothing like the photos but the staff and overall location were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good water pressure -Room seems to be worn-down and not in the best shape; could be cleaner
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location. Close to a station with 3 lines so easy to get around. Flat ground to station so good for suitcases. My room had a musty smell which only went away after 2 days and getting a room freshener myself. But it was a good size and everyrhing worked fine. The staff were lovely and always assisted me including finding a sock that went missing from my laundry. We stayed 10 days in total and it was a completely adequate stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was dust and spiderwebs 🕸
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rock hard beds

Beautiful exterior, very run down interior. The bed is very hard. Not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the negative reviews you've read here are accurate and confirmed—there’s really nothing more to add.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, and dusty. We we arrived the lobby staff took a 10 minute phone call in the middle of us checking in and we thought that was rude. The bed was cozy, but the room was very dirty on the walls. In the bathroom the paint was peeling by the tub.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

I recommend

Beautiful property and perfect location. However, it might be a cultural thing but you will not experience the same kind of welcome you feel in America. People will not greet you. Room is a lil smaller than I expected and I’m an airline employee that travels the world. Room was cleaned daily and sheets were replaced. I would definitely recommend just wanted to highlight certain things so travelers are aware. Ps: I didn’t recognize that there was mold on my bathroom ceiling. I can tell they didn’t pay attention to detail when cleaning. Over all a clean property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredibly dirty when I was checked in. There were dusty everywhere, floor, shower room, bath tub, even on the bed sheet.I told the staff to change the room but unfortunately, there were no available room. So, I asked for cleaning my room asap, the staff promised. But there were no one came to clean. An hour later, I told the staff again about my unclean room. They apologized me again and promised to clean my room. So, I went out and come back later night. MY ROOM STILL DIRTY AS BEFORE.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel mainly for its location near the DDP, which was very convenient. Unfortunately, aside from the location, the experience was disappointing. The hotel is in poor condition, looking old and poorly maintained. Cleanliness was a major issue. Even though we put up the “please clean my room” sign every day, our room was never cleaned during our two-week stay. The bed was only made about four times, and while fresh towels were provided, no actual cleaning was done. The air-conditioning unit was dirty and triggered allergic reactions for me (I have asthma), so I had to sleep with a mask at night. The bed itself was very hard and uncomfortable, even for Korean standards. On a positive note, the front desk staff were friendly. However, the lack of proper cleaning and maintenance really affected our stay. I’ve stayed in better 2-star hotels, and I hope management addresses these issues.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
安くて地下鉄の出口も近かったので宿泊しました。部屋に入ったらトイレから水が漏れていて部屋をすぐに変えてもらいました！タオルもシーツも少し古めです。気になる方は気になると思いますが、私はあんまり気にしないタイプなので価格だけ考えるならおすすめです！お湯もちゃんと出るしビデもついてるので設備はいいんですが、リネン系は古めです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
シャワーカーテンが無い事と、シャワーの水がバスタブのふちを伝わって流れ、床がびしょびしょになってしまう所が残念でした。 お部屋のお掃除は、担当者によって随分と仕上がりに差があるなぁと感じました。 立地は、私達がよく行くエリアに徒歩で行けたり、地下鉄も3ライン使えたりと便利ではありました。 しかし、駅からホテル近くの出口はエレベーターもエスカレーターも無いので、私達はエレベーターのある4番出口を使っていたので、ホテルまで意外と時間がかかる印象でした。 但し、お値段からするとどれも許せる範囲で、コスパはとても良いと感じました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
かなり古いホテルで、タオル、リネン類も使用感があり、清掃も行き届いていなかった フロントスタッフは親切 一階ロビーにトイレがなくて不便 ミネラルウォーターのサービスがあるが、日によりボトルの補充をしてくれていなかった 場所は地下鉄のすぐそばで便利
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
掃除を頼んだのに、同じシーツをつけられていた。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
シャワーカーテンがなかったのであると助かるなと思いました
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スイートを取ったので部屋は広く、洗面も2ボウルあり広さ的には問題はなかったのですが、部屋が嫌な匂いがしました。 窓も、窓という窓ではなく通気口のような窓でした。 そしてタオルはボロボロで糸もほつれていて、気持ち悪くて使えませんでした。 スリッパもそんな予感はしましたが使い捨てではないビニール素材のものが置かれていてこれも使えなく、全て購入する事になりました。 スリッパに関してはエコの観点から置いてないところも増えて来たし、通常は持ち歩いているのに忘れてしまったと言うところもあります。 そして、バスルームの方が謎に電気が切れて真っ暗になる事が何度かありました。すぐに復旧はしましたが謎です。 何よりもチェックインの時には挨拶もなくパスポートと言われ手続き。 帰って来た時も一度も挨拶はされませんでした。 帰る時預けた荷物を取りに行った時は初めておじさん2人がフロントにいて、普通に感じよく対応されました。 ものすごく悪くもないけどモヤモヤの滞在でした。 2度目は無いです。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地とスタッフの接客は問題なく過ごせました。ホテル自体は古い建物なのか、ドアは力を入れないと閉まらない、タオルには髪の毛が絡みついてた、Gが現れた…清潔とは言えないホテルでした。 バスタオルと別に、足拭きマットより大きく、長いタオルよりは短い謎タオルがありました。一緒に泊まった友達の部屋にもあったようです。 立地はよかったので次回はこのホテルではなく近くのホテルを探そうと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
サイト写真とは違い清潔感に欠け、部屋の印象も全然違った。 ２人で利用したが、広さも十分ではなかった。 大き目のスーツケースを２つとも完全に開くスペースがなかった。 あまり使われていない部屋だったのか、２人ともダニにかまれてあちこちかゆくなった。 特別安いわけでもないし、駅に近いわけでもないし、これならもっと駅に近い、きれいなホテルに泊まったらよかった後悔した。リピートはないかな...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026