Balsan-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Balsan-dong
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)
DMZ Tour: JSA Museum, Defector Live Talk & Red Bridge Option
From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Top hotels in Balsan-dong
Mayfield Hotel Seoul
"I enjoyed with swimming pool and gym. Good selection with breakfast bar. Recommend extended hours of shuttle bus and more information how to get to your hotel. I had a problem with taxi drivers who did not drive for a short distance from Gimpo Airport to your hotel. Thanks"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
"The service was wonderful, front desk staff Daisy was helpful in accommodating a late check out for me because of my flight. The property itself is beautifully located and my room was a mountain view room which was so worth the spend!"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The Shilla Seoul
"Everything was great and staff were super helpful."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Lotte Hotel Seoul
"Not yet"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
"The breakfast was greatly enjoyed by my wife and 12 year old daughter."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Balsan-dong
Myeong-dong
Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong 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.
