Ssangmun-dong Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
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.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Top hotels in Ssangmun-dong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The room is spacey & spotless, the staff were quite helpful to our inquiries about tours and booked a taxi to take us to the airport at 3 am. The location is walking distance to most of the attractions. Within 15-20 minutes you can be in one of the palaces in Sejong-daero Jung district. To reach ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Great location
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
I enjoyed the hotel, nice sized room, a 24hr convenience store, washers and dryers, clean, the area around it isn't touristy but there's good drinking spots and food spots where locals go to.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
An amazing stay as always. Good location
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
Great
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ssangmun-dong
Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.
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 Bosingak Belfry, 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 Bosingak Belfry while in the area.
Jongno-gu
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.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Jung-gu
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street 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.
Ssangmun-dong Travel Guide
- Lotte World
- Lotte World Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Namdaemun Market
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- N Seoul Tower
- Hongik University
- Seoul City Hall
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Korea University
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Olympic Park
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Seoul National University
- The Garden of Morning Calm
- Gwangjang Market
- Yonsei University
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Apgujeong Rodeo Street
- Guro Digital Complex
- KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1
- Garosu-gil
- Ewha Woman's University
- Ilsan Lake Park
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