Banghak-dong

Seoul

Popular places to visit

Lotte World

Lotte World

Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market showing a city, street scenes and markets

Namdaemun Market

This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.

Namdaemun Market
Gyeongbok Palace showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul Tower featuring nightlife, modern architecture and a city

N Seoul Tower

This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.

N Seoul Tower
Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper

Lotte World Tower

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Lotte World Tower

Things to do

Korean DMZ Tour with Expert Tour Guide from Seoul - No shopping

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

P3,209
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

P1,867
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

P4,609
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)

P3,333
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

P1,808
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

P2,535
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
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Top hotels in Banghak-dong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,621 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
P5,621
P6,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,306 reviews)
"it was convenient staying this hotel to go around jong-ro area."

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P11,243 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
P11,243
P13,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,955 reviews)
"This is safe and conveient to stay at this hotel. Staff is attentive and helpful. Room is spacious and equipped with everything needed. However, the slippers provided is not packed in sealed plastic bag . I am a bit doubted whether the slippers were used , left over from other customers. Other than ..."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

Lotte Hotel Seoul
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P3,942 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
P3,942
P4,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,233 reviews)
"Access to shopping and transportation."

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
4 out of 5
366, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is P4,818 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
P4,818
P5,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,293 reviews)
Excellent Hotel!
"Very nice services and very comfortable stay."

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
The Westin Josun Seoul
The Westin Josun Seoul
5 out of 5
106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P11,243 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
P11,243
P13,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel, great location, but could improve.
"Hotel is well located but I find most of the staff are not familiar with sights around them and did not even give us the easiest direction to the myeongdong market which is right behind their hotel. For an intl brand - they don’t speak English so well and cannot understand. They were not aware of ..."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

The Westin Josun Seoul
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
The price is P4,594 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
P4,594
P5,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Hyundai Premium Outlet ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"Subway train station to ICN airport is just next to the hotel."

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Banghak-dong

Chegiil-tong which includes flowers

Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(1 area review)

Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.

Dongdaemun-gu
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market featuring signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park featuring a city as well as a small group of people

Gwanghui-dong

While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

Gwanghui-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.

Jung-gu

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