Banpo 2-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Banpo 2-dong
Popular places to visit
Seoul Floating Islands
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Floating Islands, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
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.
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.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Full Day DMZ Tour by Expert with Suspension Bridge&DPRK Gallery
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Top hotels in Banpo 2-dong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Such a lovely way to start our adventure in Korea. The view was stunning, food amazing and the service kind and engaged.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Amazing stay…cannot wait to go back!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Everything was good enough.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Wonderful hotel in a great area. Generous and cordial staff.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
Staff was super friendly. And the room was nice and clean.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banpo 2-dong
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.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
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.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Pil-dong
While you're in Pil-dong, take in top sights like Namsangol Hanok Village and jump on the metro at Chungmuro Station to see more of the city.
Samseong-dong
Travellers choose Samseong-dong for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station and check out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
