Hongji-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Hongji-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
South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Hongji-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 Hongji-dong
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Statue of Sejong the Great and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
