Sangdo 3-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Sangdo 3-dong
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 vibrant 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.

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.

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.

N Seoul Tower
This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.
Things to do

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

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

Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple

Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Top hotels in Sangdo 3-dong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
I loved everything about this hotel. The room was spacious and modern. Multiple on site restaurants, a 24 hour convenience store but my favorite part was the location. So close to multiple rail lines. Most mornings started with a trip to Burnt Seoul for breakfast then on the subway to a bew ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Basic breakfast, small rooms ( before paid upgrade) elevators that hardly come, a bath with a curtain, only few sockets. In short not what you expect from a 4 star hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Grand Hyatt Seoul has a fantastic location above Itaewon with beautiful views, and that's about all it has going for it. The service was among the worst I have experienced at a hotel in this category. I repeatedly asked for housekeeping and no one ever came. Turndown service simply doesn't exist ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Onsite restaurant was great so were the food options around
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Affordable hotel in an excellent location.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Location was convenient enough to several major attractions. Room was clean, everything functioning as expected. Great water pressure for shower.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sangdo 3-dong

Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil 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 N Seoul Tower.

Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

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.

Mapo-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Mangwon Market while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

