Visit Seongsan 1-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
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Top hotels in Seongsan 1-dong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room, friendly staff, no issues, helped with taxi onwards, nice pool and gym facilities
Reviewed on 29 Oct 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
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
Good
Reviewed on 4 Nov 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
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
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Staff are kind, rooms are sparkling clean and quiet. Breakfast buffet was delicious. Thanks for letting me leave my luggage during my trip to other parts of Seoul.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Seongsan 1-dong
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seongsan 1-dong Travel Guide
- War and Women's Human Rights Museum
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Hongik University
- Olympic Park
- Korea University
- Hyundai Premium Outlet
- Seoul National University
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1
- Goyang Stadium
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Guro Digital Complex
- Port of Incheon
- Songdo Convensia Convention Center
