Vatica Hotel Dongdaemun, Seoul - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

341, Cheonggyecheon-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 3120

“The hotel is perfectly situated near the vibrant old market and major attractions.”view full review

Vatica Hotel Dongdaemun, a 2-star property along the scenic Cheonggyecheon stream, offers a computer station, express check-in, and spa services with massage facilities.

Premium Room Amenities

Each of the 52 rooms at Vatica Hotel Dongdaemun features premium bedding, pillow menus, and separate sitting areas. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with cable channels, safes, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.

Café Dining Options

Guests can dine at Cupper or visit the coffee shop/café for light snacks and refreshments.

Spa and Entertainment

The property features Ischia massage parlor offering skin care and body treatments. A karaoke facility provides entertainment options.

Central City Location

Vatica Hotel stands 0.3 miles from Dongmyo and a 3-minute walk from Dongmyo Subway Station Exit 6. The hotel provides convenient access to Dongdaemun Fashion Street, Design Plaza, and is within a 5-minute drive of Gyeongbok Palace.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Seoul 2.9 km

Airports

Gimpo (GMP) 22.2 km

Train

Seoul Station 4.4 km

Yeongdeungpo Station 11.3 km

Underground

Dongmyo400 m

Dongdaemun500 m

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

341, Cheonggyecheon-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 3120

Map view

341, Cheonggyecheon-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 3120

City landmarks

Landmark

Jongmyo Shrine

2.4 km

Landmark

N Seoul Tower

3.2 km

Palace

Changdeokgung

2.4 km

Landmark

Namsangol Hanok Village

2.2 km

Market

Kwangjang Market

1.4 km

Landmark

Myeongdong Shopping Street

2.8 km

Park

Bukchon Hanok Village

3.1 km

Palace

Changgyeonggung Palace

2.2 km

Park

Tapgol Park

2.4 km

Museum

Lock Museum

2.2 km

Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

3.5 km

Square

Gwanghwamun Gate

3.5 km

Landmark

Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum

2.3 km

Landmark

Gwanghuimun gate

1.5 km

Stadium

Jangchung Arena

1.5 km

Landmark

Ihwa Mural Village Angel wings

1.7 km

Landmark

Naksan Public Art

790 m

Landmark

L'atelier

740 m

Pagoda

Jogyesa

3.0 km

Nearby

Mall

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

510 m

Museum

Seoul City Wall Museum

510 m

Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park

510 m

Mall

apM PLACE

510 m

Event hall

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Event Hall

510 m

Shopping Area

Good Morning City

510 m

Shopping Area

HelloAPM

510 m

Museum

Dongdaemun History Museum 1398

510 m

Cheonggyecheon-ro

Cheonggyecheon

550 m

Teseum Seoul

550 m

Cemetery

Dongmyo

550 m

Restaurants

Dunkin Donut Dongdaemun Maxstyle Store

560 m

Paris Baguette

830 m

291-1

Ediya Coffee Dongdaemun

710 m

290-2

Songane Dakhanmari

700 m

Yookssam Naengmyeon Myeongdong 2

840 m

Sinpo Uri Mandu Dongdaemun

940 m

18-37

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

60%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

6.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.6

Location

8.0

Service

5.2

Dining

5.8

Gary

United States, March 2025

6.6/10

I had a decent stay at Vatica Hotel Dongdaemun for five nights. The location was great, close to an old market and several tourist spots. which made exploring easy. The room was comfortable, and I appreciated the good WiFi, although the TV settings were entirely in Korean, making it a bit tricky to navigate. The staff primarily spoke Korean, so I often relied on a translation app to communicate, except for a friendly female receptionist during the day who could converse a bit in English.

Rooms

6.0

The room was decent and had a comfortable bed, but the TV settings were in Korean, which complicated things.

Service

5.0

The staff was generally friendly, but the language barrier was challenging as most only spoke Korean.

Location

8.0

The hotel is well-located near an old market and many tourist attractions, which I found very convenient.

Dining

Facilities

6.0

Basic amenities were available, including great WiFi, but not extensive dining options.

Lawrence

United States, March 2025

6.0/10

I had a decent stay at Vatica Hotel Dongdaemun. The location is fantastic, especially for shopping enthusiasts, with plenty of options available 24/7. However, the language barrier with the staff made some interactions a bit challenging, which affected my overall experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, featuring all the necessary amenities like tea and coffee facilities.

Service

6.0

The friendly staff were helpful, but I struggled with communication since most did not speak English well.

Location

8.0

The hotel is perfectly situated around the old market and is close to many tourist attractions.

Dining

7.0

I enjoyed some great Thai food nearby, which added to my culinary experience.

Facilities

8.0

Housekeeping did a fine job in keeping everything tidy during my stay.

Brandon

United States, March 2025

5.2/10

My stay at Vatica Hotel Dongdaemun was decent overall. The location is great, being close to an old market and various tourist spots. The rooms were comfortable with good Wi-Fi, but the language barrier with the staff was a bit challenging. Despite these hiccups, it offers reasonable value for the price.

Rooms

6.0

The room was decent with a comfortable bed and reliable Wi-Fi.

Service

5.0

Communication was tough since the staff mostly didn't speak English; I had to rely on a translation app.

Location

8.0

It's situated near an old market and plenty of tourist attractions, making it super convenient.

Dining

5.0

I wasn't impressed with the dining options.

Facilities

6.0

The amenities were standard, with housekeeping doing a decent job.

Tom

United States, January 2025

5.8/10

I enjoyed my stay overall. The location was fantastic for shopping and very close to various tourist spots. The staff were friendly, and my room was clean and equipped with the basics. However, the communication barrier with most of the staff was a challenge for me. 🛍️✨

Rooms

7.0

My room was clean and had all the necessary amenities like tea and coffee facilities. The bed was also quite comfortable.

Service

5.0

The staff were friendly and eager to help, but most of them didn't speak English, which made it tough to communicate. I relied on a translation app during my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel is surrounded by an old marketplace and is close to many tourist attractions. Shopping was available 24/7, which was a great perk.

Dining

6.0

I didn't experience any dining options at the hotel during my stay but there were plenty of nearby spots to explore.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities seemed standard; housekeeping did a good job keeping the room tidy.

Elmer

United States, October 2024

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was superb, close to both an old marketplace and many tourist spots. However, communication with the staff was challenging since they mostly didn't speak English. The room was decent, offering a comfortable bed and good wifi, but the language barrier with the TV and laptop settings was annoying.

Rooms

6.0

The room was decent with a comfortable bed and good wifi connection, which I appreciated.

Service

5.0

Most of the staff couldn't speak English, making communication tough. I had to rely on a translation app, which was inconvenient.

Location

8.0

The hotel is perfectly situated around an old market area and close to many tourist destinations, making it easy to explore.

Dining

5.0

I didn't have much experience dining here, but I noticed they offered some snack options.