Oryu 1-dong Travel Guide
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Visit Oryu 1-dong
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Top hotels in Oryu 1-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Housekeeping is not doing good job of cleaning all of recycled bottles either not picking them up or pick up the wrong thing. They can go for many days not doing it. When they did, they are mistaking and trashing a pair of expensive Birkenstock shoes instead.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Love love love this place! My second time staying here and was just as good, super clean rooms and lovely staff, a super convenient location as well with the shopping streets within a five minute walk and easy access to public transport as well! Would definitely recommend :)
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The staff and kind helpful and friendly. Made a luxurious stay warm and homey
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Hotel was in a great location. I enjoyed my stay here. The service was friendly and helpful. Only complaints I have were that the hotel seems outdated and I think their bathroom drainage system stinks! Overall though, I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Affordable hotel in an excellent location.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Generally pretty good. BUt there are a few thing they can repair in the room.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oryu 1-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.
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.
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.
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 Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
