Long Weekend Haus DDP vs. Other Staycation Hotels in Dongdaemun
When booking a staycation in Dongdaemun, the choice usually comes down to two options: a large chain hotel with a pool, or a small stay within walking distance of DDP. Here we compare five properties, JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul, Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun, Nine Tree by Parnas Dongdaemun, Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun, and Long Weekend Haus DDP, by location, room composition, facilities, and price.
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul sits right in front of Exits 8 and 9 of Dongdaemun Station, across from Heunginjimun Gate. The hotel has 170 rooms in total, including 15 Sky Suites, 14 Suites, and 1 Presidential Suite (per information posted on Tripadvisor). It features an indoor pool, a spa, a 24 hour fitness center, the buffet restaurant Tavolo24, the steakhouse BLT Steak, and the rooftop bar Griffin Bar.
According to momondo, rates start from $230 per night (checked 2026-09-22). Reviews often mention the location and breakfast service positively, though Tripadvisor reviews also note concerns about the surrounding street environment near Dongdaemun Market and executive lounge service.
Booking: JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square on Booking.com
Long Weekend Haus DDP
Long Weekend Haus DDP is located at 15-3 Ssangnim dong, Jung gu, Seoul, near DDP, and offers 12 rooms across 7 types (reconfirmed on the official page as of 2026-09-19). Room capacities are finely tiered, making it easy to pick a room suited to your group size. The Dining Suites (rooms 201, 301, 401) sleep 2 with a maximum of 4, have 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and measure 35 square meters, suitable for two couples sharing separate bedrooms. The Maru Suites (rooms 202, 302, 402) sleep 3 with a maximum of 6, at 44 square meters, giving families with children some breathing room. The 702 Penthouse has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms at 69 square meters, sleeping 4 with a maximum of 8, making it suitable for extended stays by large families or groups of friends.
Check in is at 15:00 and check out at 11:00, and a self check in kiosk is available for late arrivals. All rooms are non smoking and pets are not allowed, free Wi-Fi is provided, and the flexible rate plan allows free cancellation up to 14 days before check in. Rates add 10,000 won per person per night for guests exceeding room capacity, and the listed prices include tax and service charges (checked 2026-09-14). A 10% discount is listed as an official booking benefit for stays of 3 nights or more. The aggregated Trip.com rating is 9.5 out of 10 (66 reviews, checked 2026-09-14).
Official site: longweekendhaus.com Booking: Long Weekend Haus DDP on Trip.com
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun is a 5 minute walk from Bangsan Market (per information posted on Booking.com). All 219 rooms feature flat screen TVs, and the hotel is 0.4km from DDP and 0.5km from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (per information posted on Trip.com; the hotel was established in 2020). A buffet breakfast is available daily from 07:00 to 10:00 for an additional fee, along with a 24 hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.
As a business hotel style property without a pool, it suits guests prioritizing location access and value over a spa style staycation experience.
Booking: Nine Tree by Parnas Dongdaemun on Agoda
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel & Residence
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel & Residence connects on foot to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and is a 5 minute walk to DDP (per information posted on Yeogi Eottae). Of its 523 total rooms, 331 are hotel rooms and 192 are residence units equipped with laundry and cooking facilities, allowing room configurations suited to long term family stays as well.
The property operates both a 20th floor indoor pool (15.6m by 5.8m by 1.2m) and a 21st floor outdoor rooftop pool (12.7m by 4.7m by 1.2m), and is presented as the only rooftop pool in the Dongdaemun area (per the official facilities page). Pool use is by one reservation per day, choosing either the indoor or outdoor pool, and the outdoor rooftop is restricted to guests aged 19 and older, with tubes and floats not permitted. The indoor pool operates from 07:00 to 21:30, and the outdoor pool from 10:00 to 17:50. One free parking space per room is provided.
Booking: Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun on Expedia
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun
Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun connects to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, giving access to subway lines 2, 4, and 5 (per information posted on the official site). Check in is at 15:00 and check out at 12:00, and breakfast is served semi buffet style at the 14th floor restaurant. Parking is located within the Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun store, with one free parking space per room, but vehicles cannot enter after 11pm, when the outlet closes.
No additional guests are permitted in any room type, and only preschool children aged 7 or younger can stay without an extra charge, making the property better suited to couples or two person trips than groups with multiple adults. According to Trivago, the hotel has 12,413 reviews, and per Hotelscombined, it holds a rating of 8.8 out of 10 (6,116 reviews).
Booking: Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun on Yeogi Eottae
Comparison Table
| Brand | Room Types | Key Facilities | Location Review Summary | Price Range (Checked) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul | Standard to Sky Suite and Presidential Suite (170 rooms total) | Indoor pool, spa, rooftop bar | Strong location right at Dongdaemun Station exit, some notes on lounge service | From $230/night (checked 2026-09-22, momondo) |
| Long Weekend Haus DDP | 7 types, 12 rooms, sleeps 2 to 4 with maximum 4 to 8 (varies by room) | Self check in, all rooms non smoking, free Wi-Fi | 9.5/10 on Trip.com (66 reviews) | Official listed price, checked 2026-09-14 |
| Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun | 219 rooms with flat screen TVs | 24 hour front desk, laundry facilities, paid breakfast | 5 minute walk to Bangsan Market, 0.4km to DDP | Agoda listed price, verification needed |
| Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel & Residence | 331 hotel rooms and 192 residence units (523 rooms total) | Indoor and rooftop pools, residence units with cooking facilities | Presented as the only rooftop pool in the Dongdaemun area | Expedia listed price, verification needed |
| Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun | Standard rooms (no additional adult guests permitted) | Semi buffet breakfast, outlet linked parking | 8.8/10 on Hotelscombined (6,116 reviews) | Yeogi Eottae listed price, verification needed |
Evidence and Sources
- JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square room count of 170, with 15 Sky Suites, 14 Suites, and 1 Presidential Suite, per information posted on Tripadvisor, checked 2026-09-22.
- Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun pool dimensions: indoor 15.6m by 5.8m, depth 1.2m; outdoor rooftop 12.7m by 4.7m, depth 1.2m, per the official facilities page (ambatel.com).
- Novotel rooftop pool age restriction: entry limited to guests aged 19 and older, per both Yeogi Eottae and the official page.
- Long Weekend Haus DDP room capacity chart: Dining Suite maximum 4, Maru Suite maximum 6, only the 702 Penthouse (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) maximum 8, per information on the official page, reconfirmed 2026-09-19.
- Long Weekend Haus cancellation terms: free cancellation up to 14 days before check in under the flexible rate plan, per the official site, checked 2026-09-14.
- Nine Tree by Parnas Dongdaemun established in 2020, 219 rooms, 0.4km from DDP, per information posted on Trip.com.
- Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun check in 15:00, check out 12:00, no additional adult guests policy, per information posted on Yeogi Eottae.
Sources: Long Weekend Haus official page, Explore Seoul Dongdaemun
Sources: JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul, Tripadvisor
Sources: JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul, momondo prices
Sources: Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun pool facilities guide
Sources: Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Hotel & Residence, Yeogi Eottae
Sources: Nine Tree Hotel Dongdaemun, Trip.com
Sources: Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Dongdaemun, Booking.com
Sources: Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun, Yeogi Eottae
Sources: Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun, Hotelscombined
Sources: Long Weekend Haus, Trip.com rating