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Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun

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A tall hotel with a distinctive geometric facade and illuminated windows. - Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun (Seoul)
A modern living room with a white sofa, a fireplace, and a decorative wall panel. - Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun (Seoul)
A modern hotel lobby with a black and white marble floor, leather seating, and a reception desk with a unique design. - Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun (Seoul)
A modern hotel corridor with mirrored walls, a polished marble floor, and contemporary furnishings. - Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun (Seoul)
A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, and a coffee table. - Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun (Seoul)
Located close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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 (on request)

Designers Double Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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)

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

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

Designers Double Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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

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

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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 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. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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306, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-400

What's nearby

  • A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs in multiple languages, including English and Korean.
    Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a fountain in the foreground.
    Cheonggyecheon
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A street market with various stalls selling textiles and accessories.
    Dongdaemun Market Mall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A bustling street food market with various food stalls and vendors.
    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

  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Corned e pepe
    4 min walk
  • Hvanch (환치)
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Jean Frigo 장프리고
    4 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

Property class

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 15-minute walk of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, and Dongdaemun Market Mall. Gwangjang Market and Namsan Mountain Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station is only a 2-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. 89 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 429 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Sohan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The design of the room itself is fine, nothing too special. The main issues are with the cleanliness. The towels we found in our room had stains and one even had a hairball. The linens on the bed had stains. Staff was apologetic and helpful to get a new set.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Yoshiko

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
清掃がもう少し行き届いていたら良かったなーと感じました。 お風呂のシャワーカーテンが無かったので、入りにくかったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
フロントの方(男性で…メガネをかけていた人)大変親切にして頂きました 日本語も堪能で…日本語での会話も全く問題無くして頂きました。名前を聞いておけば良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shizuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅近ではありますが横断歩道で少し遠回りしないといけないのですが外観が目立つので分かりやすかったです 部屋は広めで使いやすかったです。 バストイレ別なのも嬉しかったですがバスタブが部屋の中にあるという… 冬なら乾燥予防になっていいかもですね笑
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mao

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

KEIKO

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

Okada

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

Natsumi

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

Mayo

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