Gahoe-dong Travel Guide
Seoul





Visit Gahoe-dong
Popular places to visit
Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
Find out about the history of Seoul with a stop at Bukchon Traditional Culture Center. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Choong Ang High School (Location for Winter Sonata)
You can find out about the history of Seoul when you stop by Choong Ang High School (Location for Winter Sonata). Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Chung Won San Bang
Find out about the history of Seoul when you take a trip to Chung Won San Bang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Baek In-je House Museum
You can study the exhibits at Baek In-je House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Museum of Korean Art
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Korean Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Bukchon Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Bukchon Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

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

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge, North Korea View

Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush

Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Top hotels in Gahoe-dong

Grand Hyatt Seoul
Such a lovely way to start our adventure in Korea. The view was stunning, food amazing and the service kind and engaged.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Complements on a great stay. Arrived around 11.00pm, reception were friendly and great English speakers. Room was clean had all the amenities you could wish for. Was a great base to explore Seoul. Would be happy to stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Everything was good. Clean, good amenities. I like that they have laundry facilities with good washer and dryer. The concierge on the ground level was very helpful ( he is wearing glasses). He helped us in navigating our way in Myeondong.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Clean room and helpful staff. I will come back in the future.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gahoe-dong

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 Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

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

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.

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.

Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Jung-gu
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.

