Banghak-dong Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gwanghwamun
Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Full Day Tour with Suspension Bridge
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul
DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel from Seoul (Option: Red Suspension bridge)
Seoul: Namiseom, Petite France, & Garden of Morning Calm
Top hotels in Banghak-dong
![Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42270000/42263000/42262918/97bde113_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 May 2024
![Grand Hyatt Seoul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21727/7b2bd65b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 May 2024
![ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21520000/21518500/21518483/2b6295d7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024
![Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15530000/15528600/15528590/89009c34_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 21 May 2024
![LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12615800/12615733/4f522439_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024
![Lotte Hotel Seoul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/445300/445260/c3e401c0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Banghak-dong
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Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.
![Insadong showing art and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30261-Insadong.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Jogyesa Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
![Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/249000/249996-Insadong.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.
![Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/250000/250483-Gwangjang-Traditional-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
![Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/250000/250033-Jung-Gu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/250000/250019-Jung-Gu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
- Lotte World
- Myeongdong Street
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Namdaemun Market
- N Seoul Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Guro Digital Complex
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Seoul National University
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Garosu-gil
- National Museum of Korea
- Gasan Digital Complex
Hotels Near Banghak-dong, Seoul
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- Nowon-gu Hotels
- Dobong-gu Hotels
- Ui-dong Hotels
- Ssangmun-dong Hotels
- Chang-dong Hotels
- Sanggye-dong Hotels
- Sanggye 10-dong Hotels
- Chang 4-dong Hotels
- Ssangmun 4-dong Hotels
- Chang 5-dong Hotels
- Dobong 2-dong Hotels
- Banghak 2-dong Hotels
- Banghak 3-dong Hotels
- Ssangmun 2-dong Hotels
- Banghak 1-dong Hotels
- Ssangmun 1-dong Hotels
- Sanggye 8-dong Hotels
- Dobong 1-dong Hotels