Popular places to visit
Ilsan Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ilsan Lake Park, a lovely green space in Goyang. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Haengjusanseong Fortress
Explore the great outdoors at Haengjusanseong Fortress, a lovely green space in Goyang. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center during your stay in Goyang. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Onemount
Bring the children to Onemount and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Goyang. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
ZooZoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at ZooZoo during your travels in Goyang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Hanwha Aqua Planet Ilsan during your travels in Goyang. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Things to do
LEGOLAND Ticket with Transport & opt Railbike Day Tour from Seoul
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Alpaca World & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour from Seoul
Nami+Alpaca+Garden of Morning Calm (+Rail Bike Option)
Top hotels in Ilsandong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Staffs are so wonderful and polite. Room has good view of Namsan Seoul tower. Amenities are a bit lacking. Bathroom definitely needs some works or refresh since it doesn’t have good enclosure and therefore water is leaking out when taking shower. Breakfast is good with lovely personnel.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
My 4th stay at this hotel. Ideally located to walk to many sites but also 2 main subway lines are within a few minutes walk. Rooms are very well equipped including washing machine, LG steam cupboard and microwave. It’s my go to hotel when staying in Seoul
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The room was very dated and felt run down. The lighting was very dark. Was not worth the price and was overpriced for the state of the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
A chic posh hotel, next door to the City Hall! Nice and professional staff everywhere! A very good choice!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Highly recommended! We will check in again if we will be back in Korea :)
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ilsandong
Baekseok-dong
While you're in Baekseok-dong, take in top sights like Ilsan Lake Park and jump on the metro at Baekseok Station to see more of the city.
Janghang-dong
If you're spending time in Janghang-dong, check out sights like Ilsan Lake Park or Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Madu Station or Jeongbalsan Station.
Ilsanseo-gu
While you're in Ilsanseo-gu, take in top sights like Goyang Stadium and jump on the metro at Daehwa Station to see more of the city.
Deogyang-gu
While you're in Deogyang-gu, take in top sights like National Women's History Exhibition Hall and jump on the metro at Hwajeong Station to see more of the city.
