6 Family-Friendly Stays Near Dongdaemun, From JW Marriott to Long Weekend Haus
If four family members want to stay in one room or two connected rooms near Dongdaemun, you need to compare properties that offer rooms with a capacity of four or more under the same conditions. Below is a table of six properties within a five minute walk of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station and Dongdaemun Station, each offering either connecting rooms or suites for four or more guests.
| Property | Room Type | Max Occupancy | Location | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul | Executive Room, 2 Double Beds (connecting available) | 3 guests, 4 or more with connecting room | Directly connected to Exits 8 and 9 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station | USD 305 to 335 per night (hotels.com listed rate, May 2026) |
| Long Weekend Haus DDP | Dining Suite to 702 Penthouse | 4 to 8 guests (varies by room) | Ssangnim-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, near DDP | Official site listed rate, tax included, 10% discount for 3+ nights (checked 2026-09-19) |
| Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun | Family Twin (double + single) | Free breakfast for up to 2 children age 16 or under | 4 minute walk from Exit 8 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station | Extra bed KRW 50,000 additional, tax not included (official page, September 2026) |
| Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun | Quad Room (double + single) | 4 guests | 4 minute walk from Dongdaemun Station | Average USD 157 per night (checked 2026-07-31) |
| The May Forestville Dongdaemun | Family Room (with balcony) | Around 4 guests | 4 minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station | USD 78 to 93 per night (checked in 2026) |
| Euljiro Co-op Residence | Family Apartment (with kitchen) | Same rate whether children are included or not | 3 minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station | From USD 49 per night (hotels.com listed rate, February 2026) |
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Family Room
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is directly connected to Exits 8 and 9 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. The Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, which can be booked for family stays, has a capacity of 3 guests and was listed at USD 305 to 335 per night on hotels.com as of May 2026.
If you request a connecting room, it can be joined with the room next door so four family members can split up beds across two rooms. The hotel has an indoor pool, a children's pool and a 24 hour fitness center, and cribs are provided free of charge. Breakfast buffet must be added for an extra charge.
If two families want to split between two rooms, request the connecting room option at the booking stage.
Long Weekend Haus DDP
Long Weekend Haus DDP is located at 15-3 Ssangnim-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, close to Dongdaemun Design Plaza. It operates 12 rooms across 7 room types, each with a different capacity.
The Dining Suite (rooms 201, 301, 401) is designed for 2 guests but can hold up to 4, while the Maru Suite (rooms 202, 302, 402) is designed for 3 guests but can hold up to 6. The 702 Penthouse is designed for 4 guests and can hold up to 8, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, making it the only room type where an entire family, including grandparents, can gather together like in a house.
Rates are the starting prices listed on the official page as of 2026-09-14 and include tax and service charges. Guests exceeding a room's stated capacity incur an additional charge of KRW 10,000 per person per night. Bookings of 3 nights or more receive a 10% discount as an official booking benefit, and choosing the free cancellation rate plan allows cancellation without a fee up to 14 days before check in.
Check in is at 15:00 and check out is at 11:00, and the property uses a self check in kiosk. This is convenient for families arriving on a late flight since there is no need to wait for front desk assistance. All rooms are non smoking, pets are not allowed, and free Wi-Fi is available in every room. The primary guest must be at least 19 years old to book.
For a family of four, either the Dining or Maru type will work. For six guests including grandparents, the Maru type is appropriate, and for up to 8 guests only the 702 Penthouse fits. The aggregated rating on Trip.com is 9.5 out of 10 (66 reviews, checked 2026-09-14).
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Family Twin Room
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun is a 4 minute walk from Exit 8 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, located at 238 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. The Family Twin Room combines a double bed and a single bed so that adults and children can stay together in one room.
Breakfast is free for up to 2 children age 16 or under staying with parents, and an extra bed costs KRW 50,000 each (tax not included). Cribs are provided free of charge only for children 24 months old or younger. The kids zone operates daily from 08:00 to 20:00 and is closed on the first Tuesday of each month.
The hotel has indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and a fitness center. Some user reviews mention odors in the bedding and an aging feel to the rooms, so it is worth checking recent reviews before booking.
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun Quad Room
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun is a 4 minute walk from an exit of Dongdaemun Station and is connected to the Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun branch. The Quad Room combines a double bed with a single bed, and reviews left on Hotelscombined mention four guests staying in this configuration.
According to Hotelscombined's estimated average rate checked on 2026-07-31, the price was USD 157 per night, lower than the average for 4 star hotels in Seoul. Breakfast buffet requires an additional charge, and the property has a shared kitchen and laundry facilities, which helps guests pack lighter.
The May Forestville Dongdaemun Family Suite
The May Forestville Dongdaemun is a 4 minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4, 5). The Family Room includes a balcony and a sitting area, along with a refrigerator, electric kettle and cable TV.
Rates checked with sellers in 2026 ranged from USD 78 to 93 per night. Continental breakfast is served free daily from 08:00 to 11:00, and guests share a common kitchen, garden, terrace and barbecue area.
Breakfast is a simple continental style rather than a buffet, so if you want a hearty breakfast it is worth planning to visit a nearby restaurant as well.
Euljiro Co-op Residence Family Apartment
Euljiro Co-op Residence is a 3 minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. All 120 rooms come with a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and cookware, so families staying in the Family Apartment can warm up food for children themselves.
The nightly rate listed on hotels.com in February 2026 was USD 49, and the price stays the same regardless of whether children are included. However, this property does not offer cribs or extra beds. The aggregated Agoda rating is 8.1 out of 10, with a location score of 9.2.
If traveling with a young child, just be aware in advance that you will need to bring your own crib.
Compiled by: Park Seo yeon, tripsight lodging editor, based on official pages and booking channel listed rates checked for each property in September 2026.
Sources: Long Weekend Haus DDP official page
Sources: JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul official overview
Sources: hotels.com JW Marriott Dongdaemun rooms and rates
Sources: Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun official page
Sources: Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Family Twin Room information
Sources: Booking.com Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
Sources: HotelsCombined Skypark Kingstown rate information
Sources: ZenHotels The May Forestville Dongdaemun
Sources: The May Forestville Dongdaemun rooms and location information
Sources: Booking.com Euljiro Co-op Residence