Banpo-dong
Seoul
Visit Banpo-dong
Popular places to visit
Central City Shopping Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Central City Shopping Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Though Seoul St. Mary's Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Seoul while you are here.
Seoul Floating Islands
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Floating Islands, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Korea Local Information Center
Korea Local Information Center is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Geumho Art Hall
After visiting Geumho Art Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Top hotels in Banpo-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Ok hotel. A bit cramped, and the fridge just smelled like kinchi.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Excellent
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best hotel in Korea
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
위치가 편리하고 조식이 맛잇어요
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
room we got was big and nice. The room cleaning staff did a thorough job with cleaning our room and making our beds. They always changed the bed sheets at room cleaning. The lobby staff was also nice and helpful. Location was convenient, close to subway station. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banpo-dong
Itaewon-dong
Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Yeoksam 1-dong
If you're spending time in Yeoksam 1-dong, check out sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Yongsan-gu
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yongsan-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Yongsan Electronics Market is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station to see more of the area.
Seocho-gu
Travelers choose Seocho-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station and check out top sights like KEPCO Art Center.
Gangnam-gu
Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch.
Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.
