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Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

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

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

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Designers Double Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Deluxe Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Deluxe Family Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Designers Deluxe

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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)

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large mirror reflecting the space.

Designers Double Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a bathroom.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Deluxe Double - No Parking

  • 248 sq ft
  • 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

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cheonggyecheon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dongdaemun Market Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gwangjang Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • ‪Conhas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪썬더치킨 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EDIYA COFFEE - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun

3-star hotel near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
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 3-star 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

  • Bedsheets 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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 Sep 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun on Sep 27, 2026 start from $57, including 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. 90 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 434 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jhabre

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

정연

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

Yova

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

6/10 Okay

Ricki

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

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

Franz Johann

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

Liana

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

Abubakar

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

8/10 Good

MASARU

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Verified traveler

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

Ellie

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

Rohan

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

Pittawat

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

Catharina Lidwina Maria

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

koichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ドアを開けると更に部屋のドアがあり大き目のバスタブレットが目を引きます。 TV、冷蔵庫、エアコンも使い勝手が良かったです！ 部屋の照明の電源が枕元に無いので少し不便、残念なのは１３階の部屋からは外を観る窓が無く車の音しか聞こえなかった事です。立地としては地下鉄5号線東大門記念公園駅出口５番から目の前にあります。 部屋に窓があれば又利用したいです！
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

TOSHIMUNE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フロントはマニュアル通り、ルームキーパーのアルバイトは大変好感を持てるがフロントの対応が悪い。男性のフロントは低姿勢で対応が良かったが、夜間の女性の対応がまずかった。寝ようと思ったらシーツや布団カバーに血液と思われる汚れが多数確認できたので交換して欲しいと頼んだが、今は出来ないの反応しかなく、家内は気持ち悪くて寝られないと言ってチムジルバンで過ごした。今日もチェックアウトの時に女性がフロントに対し怒りを露にしていた。もうこのホテルに泊まることはないだろう。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

AYAKO

自分たちで移動するのに良い場所でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KANA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
市バスも地下鉄もどちらも利用できて、立地条件がよく便利でした。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

yaling

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客房打掃很不乾淨，地上踩起來都沙沙的 房間的清潔隊，有的生鏽的也不處理，下次不會再住…
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

梨奈

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地もよく、綺麗な
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MinKyoung

Liked: Staff & service
서울 나들이로 잘 지내고 왔습니다. 하루 지내기에는 적당합니다.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

EUNMI

주차 가능한 점이 좋았습니다. 가성비 좋습니다.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kimura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
アメニティのタオルがボロボロの物で清潔感がありませんでした。 設備等はまあこんなもんだろうという感じ。 スタッフの対応は親切でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026