Buam-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

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Popular places to visit

Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(66 reviews)

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.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets

Namdaemun Market

4/5(75 reviews)

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.

Namdaemun Market
Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Lotte World Tower
Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(122 reviews)

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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Starfield COEX Mall

Starfield COEX Mall

4/5(29 reviews)

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.

Starfield COEX Mall

Things to do

Seoul One Day Sightseeing Tour with N Tower and Lunch

Seoul One Day Sightseeing Tour with N Tower and Lunch

฿5,432
per adult
Seoul One Day Sightseeing Tour with N Tower and Lunch
Seoul One Day Sightseeing Tour with N Tower and Lunch

Seoul Full-day Sightseeing [Private Tour] with N Tower

฿22,635
per traveller
Seoul Full-day Sightseeing [Private Tour] with N Tower
4.Private Tour: Talk show with N.K. Defector and Short Hiking

Private Tour: Talk show with N.K. Defector and Short Hiking

฿9,623
per adult
Private Tour: Talk show with N.K. Defector and Short Hiking
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

฿1,411
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
GyeongBokGung Palace

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

฿1,825
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (opt Railbike)

฿1,679
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (opt Railbike)
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Top hotels in Buam-dong

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿7,060 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿7,060
฿8,542 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Must visit hotel in Seoul
"I personally think this hotel is one of the most charming hotels in Seoul. The location is ideal, the view is amazing (calming), the facilities are very well maintained, and the overall sense of professionalism and service is top notch. However, I gave it a “Good” rating instead of “Excellent” because ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿3,656 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,656
฿4,021 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,708 reviews)
"ease of convenience to shopping place"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿3,598 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,598
฿3,958 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,920 reviews)
"Great location, room is spacious, walkable and close to many attactions via metro and bus. Staff are super friendly and accomodating"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿3,770 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,770
฿4,147 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
"There are no grocery store and the convenience store in the hotel was limited to sell. If the emart 24 carries regular groceries such as fresh foods, I would book the hotel again."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿6,615 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿6,615
฿8,005 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,293 reviews)
"Best hotel in Seoul, by far...."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Lotte Hotel World
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

4 out of 5
415 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿3,427 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,427
฿3,770 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,645 reviews)
Good hotel to stay near the COEX convention center
"It is a good hotel to stay, walking distance to subway, and Coex convention center and shopping mall and other stores, also with many restaurants near by Poor Jun and no steam/Sauna Breakfast is average , it needs to be improved with more fruits more Asia dishes I would satay here again"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE
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Other neighbourhoods around Buam-dong

Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

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 National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
Insadong showing art and interior views

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-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong
Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

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

Sogong-dong
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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.

Euljiro-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

Myeong-dong

Buam-dong Travel Guide