Banpo-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Banpo-dong
Popular places to visit
Central City Shopping Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Central City Shopping Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
If Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seoul.
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 vibrant area or visit 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
National Library of Korea
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Library of Korea in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Top hotels in Banpo-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Location is great! Room is a little small. Did not use the pool. Check in and check out easy and fast.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Property location is 10/10, which is the best part about this hotel. The rooms are extremely tiny, no amenities, the elevator is very slow and requires a long wait most of the time. The breakfast is on the 27th floor which provides nice views, but the selection isn’t great and the coffee machine ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
It was great
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Tokyo style hotel in Seoul. Positive: Very clean for the price. Negative: Lacks amenities. Mitigant: Buy your own toothbrush, toothpaste, beer, beer food. The front desk person will tell you to buy from the vending machine, but choices and prices are limited. I bought tooth paste & brush there, but ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Generally pretty good. BUt there are a few thing they can repair in the room.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
The hotel is in a very convenient and easy-to-find location. It’s right near Sigil Station on Line 5 — just take Exit 3, walk straight, then turn left, and you’ll see the hotel at the intersection. The breakfast was also quite good, especially the Korean-style options, which were very tasty. However, ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banpo-dong
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
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.
