Bangbae-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Bangbae-dong
Popular places to visit
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
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.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
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.
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
South Korea: Lotte World Tower
Small Group Tour to DMZ, Susp.Bridge&NKorea M. with Hotel Pickup
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Bangbae-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Convenient location in Seoul! Generously sized rooms with a kitchen sink and amenities, Samsung Air Dresser and plenty of closet space. Convenience store and 24 hour gym on second floor of hotel. Front desk speak English, and there is a kiosk to exchange to won in the hotel!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Great
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
This was my second time staying at this hotel and it was just an amazing experience as the first one. The front desk staff was extremely helpful is rescheduling my return at the end of the month when it was impossible for me to do the changes I needed online. This will always be my preferred hotel ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
I did not like the breakfast which was ala carte and not the usual buffet
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Lotte Hotel World
No complaints on any aspect of the hotel Easy airport bus connection Walk to shopping complex
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bangbae-dong
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero 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.
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.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
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.
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.
Samseong-dong
Travellers choose Samseong-dong for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station and check out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
