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Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun

3.0 star property
Modern comfort meets cultural convenience just steps from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, offering travelers an ideal Seoul home base

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Designers Suite (Design of the room will be randomly assigned) | Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun (Seoul)
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Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun is near bustling Myeongdong Street, offering location and practicality. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and dry cleaning. After exploring nearby attractions, the hotel's bar and restaurant serving local flavors are perfect to recharge.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Designers Double Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Family Twin Room | Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Twin Room

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

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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Designers Deluxe | Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Designers Deluxe

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Designers Suite (Design of the room will be randomly assigned) | Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double - No Parking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin - No Parking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Jung-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, is home to Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Namsan Mountain Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seoul Olympic Stadium or Gocheok Sky Dome. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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306, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-400

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cheonggyecheon
    Cheonggyecheon
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dongdaemun Shopping Complex in Seoul, South Korea.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gwangjang Market
    Gwangjang Market
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hvanch (환치)
    2 min walk
  • 평양면옥
    4 min walk
  • PARIS BAGUETTE
    1 min walk
  • Conhas
    2 min walk
  • 썬더치킨
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun located?

Located in Jung-gu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Dongdaemun Market Mall and Gwangjang Market are also within 15 minutes. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station is only a 4-minute walk and Dongguk University Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun Reviews

7.0

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 410 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Abubakar

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

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

8/10 Good

MASARU

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

MIHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地が最高でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KANA

Liked: Cleanliness
今回1人で滞在しました。 事前の口コミでは、きれいではないという口コミもありましたが、私が泊まった部屋はそんなことありませんでした。 お部屋は広くはないですが、1人では十分の広さでした。 立地も最寄りの駅から徒歩5分くらいで、とても便利でした。 シャワーカーテンはないものの、バスタブが大きかったので、床がびしょびしょになることもなくよかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keiko

Liked: Staff & service
寝るだけなら十分ですが、また次も泊まりたいとはあまり思わないです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

YOSHISA

シャワーを浴びると、シャワーの出口に水が漏れてくるのがイマイチでした。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026