Title: Daehangno Travel Guide: Best of Daehangno, Seoul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Daehangno](https://expedia.co.uk/Daehangno-Seoul-Hotels.0-n6159388-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Daehangno Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Daehangno.d6159388.Car-Hire-Guide)[Daehangno Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Daehangno.d6159388.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Daehangno Travel Guide ## Seoul ![Sungkyunkwan University uses the name of the old royal Confucian academy (Romanized as Seonggyungwan, though Sungkyunkwan is an alternative ad-hoc Romanization and used for the university's name). It was the official academy of the Neo-Confucian Joseon Dynasty, founded in 1398, and its modern incarnation as a university dates back to 1946. Currently, Sungkyunkwan University is affiliated with the Samsung Business Group. Its curriculum remains Confucian, and it is often at the forefront of movements to oppose and undo modern liberal social reforms, such as the 2008 change to the vital records registry that replaced old Confucian family census registers with a more modern one (and eliminated special rights reserved for "head of household," a status only married men were eligible for) as well as the 2005 marriage law changes that eliminated the ban on marriage between people of same surnames (the ban was a major headache in a country that is 22% Kim and 45% Kim/Lee/Park). Sungkyunkwan's school motto is Humanity, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom (仁義禮智/인의예지), which would better be translated to "Pursue Truth and Embody Social Justice."](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179268/027c898d-7dce-471a-bde1-0adeda33ddd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sungkyunkwan University uses the name of the old royal Confucian academy (Romanized as Seonggyungwan, though Sungkyunkwan is an alternative ad-hoc Romanization and used for the university's name). It was the official academy of the Neo-Confucian Joseon Dynasty, founded in 1398, and its modern incarnation as a university dates back to 1946. Currently, Sungkyunkwan University is affiliated with the Samsung Business Group. Its curriculum remains Confucian, and it is often at the forefront of movements to oppose and undo modern liberal social reforms, such as the 2008 change to the vital records registry that replaced old Confucian family census registers with a more modern one (and eliminated special rights reserved for "head of household," a status only married men were eligible for) as well as the 2005 marriage law changes that eliminated the ban on marriage between people of same surnames (the ban was a major headache in a country that is 22% Kim and 45% Kim/Lee/Park). Sungkyunkwan's school motto is Humanity, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom (仁義禮智/인의예지), which would better be translated to "Pursue Truth and Embody Social Justice."](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179268/027c898d-7dce-471a-bde1-0adeda33ddd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Daehangno Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Seoul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul.dx178308) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974882735/59891133-120b-4437-ab1e-cf7f7503ac14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Myeongdong Street When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Myeongdong-Street-Myeong-dong.d553248635974882735.Attraction) ![Scenic park at downtown of Seoul, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080035/d33882ed-5027-425f-8098-6cfc879a949d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lotte-World-Songpa-gu.d6080035.Attraction) ![Dongdaemun Market showing street scenes, markets and nightlife](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080017/dc1543a2-894f-4636-bdd7-977d929eab4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dongdaemun History and Culture Park This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dongdaemun-History-And-Culture-Park-Jung-gu.d6080017.Attraction) ![COEX Convention and Exhibition Center featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080015/040b6413-72b3-4bba-95b6-b6d7892a6beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### COEX Convention and Exhibition Center You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam. [](https://expedia.co.uk/COEX-Convention-And-Exhibition-Center-Gangnam-gu.d6080015.Attraction) ![Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621594534921/8be16b24-26f7-46f5-b55d-9ef147eb9201.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lotte-World-Tower-Songpa-gu.d553248621594534921.Attraction) ![Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080055/da6fc738-0ec2-458a-93a2-834ccc25d30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Namdaemun-Market-Jung-gu.d6080055.Attraction) ### Things to do ![GyeongBokGung Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307525/72e6026f-a9ad-4fd2-8939-048158d03d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up) £41 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-royal-palace-and-seoul-city-tour-hotel-pick-up.a1307525.activity-details) ![Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2139052/77de396a-e806-4c6a-b21a-ea29a2ea688f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower) £47 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-seoul-city-tour-gyeongbokgung-palace.a2139052.activity-details) ![Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768466/32b2fc2d-08cb-488c-9bd9-01537028bd1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge, North Korea View £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seoul-dmz-with-optional-suspension-bridge.a4768466.activity-details) ![Taking pics with Kim](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1316570/d28f82e5-0e00-4115-a9fb-9e3f358e3f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Insightful DMZ Tour by Expert with Suspension Bridge&DPRK Gallery £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/insightful-dmz-tour-by-expert-with-suspension-bridgedprk-gallery.a1316570.activity-details) ![Changgyeonggung Royal Palce_ Seoul Night Tour_PLK Travel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2471005/a6a4a69a-f8ee-4351-a099-df2b43d18e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park) £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seoul-night-tour-gwangjang-market.a2471005.activity-details) ![Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4724540/ef8434b7-6730-4d7d-93f6-cd3c115676a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike £39 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seoul-nami-island-and-garden-of-morning-calm-opt-railbike.a4724540.activity-details) [See all activities in Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Daehangno ![Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37810000/37806000/37805925/75908d07_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Orakai Daehakro Hotel, BW Signature Collection 180, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul Seoul £71 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=37805925&PinnedHotelID=37805925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6159388) ![Grand Hyatt Seoul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21727/5f31616c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Seoul 322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul £144 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Best ever ! Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=21727&PinnedHotelID=21727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6159388) ![HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110880000/110879300/110879232/ca9e12f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG 23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul £76 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,124 reviews) 部屋は清潔で、過剰なサービスはありません。泊まった部屋は大型冷蔵庫、オーブンレンジ、シンクが備わっていて、スーパーで購入して食べることができます。ホテルのエントランスを出てすぐと、ホテルの向かいにもコンビニがあり便利です。徒歩5分くらいで3路線の地下鉄駅があるので、どこに行くのも便利でした。 Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=110879232&PinnedHotelID=110879232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6159388) ![ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21520000/21518500/21518483/cd29c479_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun 36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul £152 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,322 reviews) Exceptional Staff and Outstanding Service – Truly Memorable Stay Our stay at this hotel was made truly special because of the incredible staff. The housekeeping team did a tremendous job every single day. Each time we returned to our room, it felt just like the moment we first checked in — perfectly ... Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=21518483&PinnedHotelID=21518483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6159388) ![Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9620000/9616700/9616679/4be8d1e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station 76, Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu Seoul Seoul £56 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,797 reviews) Staff was very nice Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=9616679&PinnedHotelID=9616679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6159388) ![LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12615800/12615733/4f522439_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG 362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul £89 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,928 reviews) The staffs were nice and professional. Their service was great as well. The location of the hotel was close to everything that I wanted to do. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=12615733&PinnedHotelID=12615733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6159388) [See all 2,513 properties in Daehangno](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6159388) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Jongno-1234-Ga-Dong.dx553248635976381450) ![I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/3252ca29-2508-4305-abd4-6860af55e4ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Euljiro-dong While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Euljiro-Dong.dx553248635976008655) ![Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622832931550/638cbeb3-b50d-47ba-a6ea-2a60a58f2dc2.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Insa-Dong.dx553248622832931550) ![I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/e2279123-7d66-43ce-bd80-a550fe087854.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Gwanghui-Dong.dx553248635976383325) ![Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563843887/05a62592-c5ac-4be1-9b92-49b7aceb5a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jung-gu 4.5/5(263 area reviews) Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Jung-Gu.dx6049709) ![Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6259935/b7554bb6-234f-4452-ab2d-918a4c28a1cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jongno-gu 4.5/5(86 area reviews) Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and Gwanghwamun Square. 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