Bangbae-dong
Seoul
Visit Bangbae-dong
Popular places to visit
Lotte World
Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out 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.
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.
Bangbae-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Very clean and modern hotel. Staff were excellent as well as the amenities. Loved having a washer and dryer in our room, it made the long trip we had much more comfortable and homey.
Reviewed on 2026/3/5
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best hotel in Korea
Reviewed on 2026/3/12
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Great location, close to many attractions and the metro. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful, and check-in was quick and easy. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 2026/3/14
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
위치가 편리하고 조식이 맛잇어요
Reviewed on 2026/3/12
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on 2026/2/27
Other neighborhoods around Bangbae-dong
Seocho-gu
Travelers choose Seocho-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station and check out top sights like KEPCO Art Center.
Yeoksam 1-dong
If you're spending time in Yeoksam 1-dong, check out sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Gangnam-gu
Heavily concentrated wealth and high-end shopping areas like Apgujeong, COEX Mall, and Garosugil define this district. Explore Bongeun Temple and savor modern Korean cuisine at upscale restaurants near Park Hyatt Hotel.
Itaewon-dong
Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Central Seoul's Yongsan District boasts diverse shopping and nightlife in Itaewon, cultural attractions like the National Museum of Korea, and convenient transport via Seoul Subway Lines 1, 4, and 6.
Samseong-dong
Spend some time visiting places like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center while getting to know Samseong-dong, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station to see more of the area.
