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Dongdaemun Top 12 Shopping Malls 동대문패션타운
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Dongdaemun Station (line 1/4, exit 8). 5 mins walk.
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Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (line 2/4/5, exit 14). 1 min walk.
Dongdaemun Fashion Town (also known as Dongdaemun Market) is Korea’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district with over 30 shopping malls and 20,000 speciality shops.
All kinds of goods can be found at Dongdaemun Shopping Malls including clothes, shoes, accessories, leather goods, sporting goods, silks, etc.
Dongdaemun fashion malls generally have 8 to 11 floors and open till 'late' in the morning (like 5am!) of the next day. You can buy everything you need at a reasonable price. There are newer malls that offers high quality products, at higher prices as well.
Top 12 Shopping Malls at Dongdaemun
(by order of location)
1. Doota Mall 두타몰
☗서울 중구 장충단로 275 두산타워빌딩 | Doosan Tower Building, 275 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼10:30 - 24:00 daily
Latest and hottest fashion trends at hundreds of stores across 7 floors (B2-5F), including designer shops, select shops, luxury brand stores, cafes, food court and restaurants. On-site tax refund service available.
2. Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun 현대백화점면세점 동대문점
☗서울 중구 장충단로 275 두산타워빌딩 | 6-13F, Doosan Tower Building, 275 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼11:00 - 22:00
Located on 6-13F of the Doosan Tower Building is Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun. You can shop for mid to luxury clothing, trendy K-fashion brands and K-cosmetics.
3. Hyundai City Outlets Dongdaemun 현대시티아울렛 동대문점
☗서울 중구 장충단로13길 20 | 20 Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼10:30 - 21:00 (Mon-Thu) / 10:30 - 21:30 (Fri-Sun)
12 floors of shopping experience including fashion, beauty, lifestyle, sports & outdoor, restaurants, food & grocery, CGV Theater, etc.
4. Migliore 밀리오레
☗서울특별시 중구 장충단로 263 (을지로6가) | 263, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼10:30 - 4:30. Closed every Mondays.
Clothing fashion mall for the young from B2 to 9F.
5. Hello apM 헬로에이피엠
☗서울특별시 중구 장충단로 253 (을지로6가) | 253, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼11:00 - 1:00. Closed every Tuesdays.
Fresh young styles and low prices.
6. apM Place 에이피엠 플레이스
☗서울 중구 을지로 276 | 276 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼20:00 - 5:00. Closed every Fridays & Saturdays.
🌐dft.co.kr
Wholesale (min. pieces required) mall with 10 floors (B2-8F) of women's wear and accessories. Nice interior and diverse fashion collections.
See map below on the free shuttle bus service and operating hours between apM Place and apM Luxe/apM, Dongdaemun.
7. DDP Fashion Mall DDP패션몰 (formerly U:US)
☗서울특별시 중구 마장로 22 (신당동) | 22, Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼20:10 - 05:00. Closed every Fridays, Saturdays & Public Holidays.
DDP Fashion Mall has 3 floors of women's wear with Seoul Metropolitan Government, Fashion academy, Seoul Fashion Creative Studio, etc occupying 4-5F. DDP stands for Dongdaemun Design Plaza.
8. MIMILINE 미미라인
☗서울 중구 마장로 30 TEAM204 1,2,3층 | TEAM204 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor, 30 Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼11:00 - 05:00 daily
🌐instagram.com/mimiline_official
MIMI LINE is an accessory wholesale store located on 1-3F of Team204 building. Besides its wide selection of accessories, MIMI LINE is well-liked for its comfortable shopping experience and nice arrangement.
Floor Guide:
1F - Accessories, Earring, Necklace, Ring, Bracelet, Piercing, Key chain, Clothing, Niche Perfume
2F - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Handmade Accessories, Hair Accessories, Clothing
3F - Counter, Phone Case, Sunshine Store KPOP, Life's 4 Cuts, Ediya Coffee
9. NYU NYU 뉴뉴 동대문점
Located right next to MIMILINE is NYUNYU Dongdaemun spreading across 3 floors. NYUNYU is famous for their wide selection of trendy fashion accessories from earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, bags, shoes, key rings, glasses, hats, hair bands, etc.
10. apM Luxe (Wholesale) 에이피엠럭스
☗서울특별시 중구 신당동 199-17 | 199-17 Shindang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼20:00 - 5:00. Closed every Fridays & Saturdays.
This shopping mall in Dongdaemun has 6 floors and 2 basement floors of women wear, shoes, bags and accessories.
See map below on the free shuttle bus service and operating hours between apM Luxe/apM and apM Place, Dongdaemun.
11. apM (Wholesale) 에이피엠
☗서울시 중구 마장로 40 | 40 Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼20:00 - 5:00. Closed every Fridays & Saturdays.
8 floors (including basement) of women and men fashion.
See map below on the free shuttle bus service and operating hours between apM/apM Luxe and apM Place, Dongdaemun.
12. Maxtyle 맥스타일
☗서울특별시 중구 마장로 3 (신당동) | 3, Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
☼11:00 - 5:00. Closed every Sundays.
The only wholesale and retail fashion mall in Dongdaemun.
Updates on 'Sunset' Shopping Malls at Dongdaemun
1. Goodmorning City 굿모닝시티
Large-scale shopping mall conveniently connected to subway station. However, news in early 2023 mentioned that Good Morning City is ready to be transformed into an office space.
People generally visit Goodmorning City now for its Jjimjilbang (Korean Spa) - Sparex Sauna 스파렉스 굿모닝시티점 (B3), bowling alley (5F) or Dongdaemun Megabox (9F).
2. Lotte FITIN 롯데피트인
Lotte FITIN Dongdaemun was closed on 31 December 2020, after 7 years of operations.
Attractions around Dongdaemun Fashion Town
Located across the road to Dongdaemun Shopping Malls is a great insta-worthy stop, Dongdaemun Design Plaza.
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Explore the remains of Seoul City Wall within easy walking distance from Dongdaemun Design Plaza towards Dongdaemun Station.
Tips: Walking along the wall will lead you to Ihwa Mural Village and Naksan Park.
Take a break from your shopping and have a walk to the nearby Cheonggyecheon Stream located between Dotta Shopping Mall and Dongdaemun Station.
From Cheonggyecheon Stream, you can take an easy 17mins walk to the popular Gwangjang Market with many delicious food and must eats!
Tips: From Doota Shopping Mall, walking on the left side of the Cheonggyecheon Stream will lead to Gwangjang Market.
Recommended Hotels near Dongdaemun Fashion Town
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun
★★★★ | 9.0 Review Rating
Hotel with best review rating and located within 1 min walk from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (line 2/4/5, exit 9). It is also near to subway station's exit 10, the pick up and drop off location for most day tours in Seoul. Airport Limousine Bus (#6702) to/from Incheon Airport stops at the hotel as well.
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun II
★★★ | 8.5 Review Rating
Located next to Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun with Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (line 2/4/5, exit 4) directly in front of hotel. Affordable room rates inclusive of breakfast. 7-Eleven convenience store is next to the hotel.
Hotel Migliore Seoul
★★★ | 7.6 Review Rating
Located in the heart of Dongdaemun Shopping Street at Migliore mall building and in between the popular Doosan and hello a.pm Malls. 5 mins walk to both nearest subway stations (i.e. Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and Dongdaemun Station) in Dongdaemun.
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
★★★★★ | 8.5 Review Rating
A luxurious 5* hotel with cutting-edge fitness center, heated indoor swimming pool, tranquil spa, chic rooftop bar and selection of dining options. Conveniently located in front of Dongdaemun Station (1/4, exit 8/9). Airport Limousine Bus (#6702) to/from Incheon Airport stops at the hotel.
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
★★★★★ | 8.4 Review Rating
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences is located along Eulji-ro and within 4 mins walk to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (line 2/4/5, exit 12). The 5-star hotel features a fitness centre, rooftop bar and outdoor infinity pool. Airport Limousine Bus (#6001) to/from Incheon Airport stops at the hotel.
Nine Tree Hotel Dongdaemun
★★★★★ | 8.6 Review Rating
Nine Tree Hotel Dongdaemun is located along Eulji-ro and within 6 mins walk to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (line 2/4/5, exit 12). The property offers concierge services, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, coin-operated washing machines/dryers, digital lockers and free WiFi throughout the property. Airport Limousine Bus (#6001) to/from Incheon Airport stops at the hotel.
Dongdaemun is a popular area to stay for many visitors to Seoul. Besides surrounded by shopping malls and near to 2 subway stations, there are many good hotel options too. Also, most day tours from Seoul offer pick up and drop off services at Dongdaemun.
2 Airport Limousine Buses to/from Incheon Airport make stops at various hotels and subway stations in Dongdaemun.
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Airport Limousine Bus 6702 runs along Jangchungdan-ro and stops at Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and JW Marriott Hotel Dongdaemun (/Dongdaemun Station).
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Airport Limousine Bus 6001 runs along Eulji-ro and stops at Nine Tree Hotel Dongdaemun, Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station.
Here are the recommended hotels at Dongdaemun Fashion Town (in no particular order):
Map of Dongdaemun Shopping Malls, Hotel Picks & Nearest Subway Stations
Map of Free Shuttle Bus Service between apM/apM Luxe and apM Place
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