Gongdeok-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Gongdeok-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 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 top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
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.
Things to do
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip
Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Gongdeok-dong
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Extremely convenient with the seoul subway right below the hotel
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room, friendly staff, no issues, helped with taxi onwards, nice pool and gym facilities
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
Room a little on the small size, view of the park from window was nice. Otherwise good stay overall. Personal touches allowed us to store our luggage temporarily since we had a late flight.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
きれいに掃除されたお部屋で、リムジンやwowpassのことを尋ねても丁寧で、優しいスタッフに心地よい滞在ができました。
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Everything was good except the broken electrical outlet next to the beds. It was annoying to charge our electric stuff- phones, extra batteries, iPad, etc. using only one outlet in the room. Also the noise “in the middle of city” bothered me, but it will be your choice, in the middle of city or not. ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Staff was very helpful, great views, and great restaurants. The location is arguably the best in Seoul.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gongdeok-dong
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.
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.
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.
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.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
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.
Gongdeok-dong Travel Guide
- Lotte World
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Hongik University
- Seoul City Hall
- Olympic Park
- Korea University
- Garosu-gil
- Hyundai Premium Outlet
- Seoul National University
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Guro Digital Complex
- Port of Incheon
- Gwangjang Market
- Apgujeong Rodeo Street
- Seoul Olympic Stadium
