Banpo 4-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Banpo 4-dong
Popular places to visit
Central City Shopping Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Central City Shopping Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
If Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seoul.
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.
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
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup (NK Museum & Susp. Bridge)
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Banpo 4-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Excellent hotel! Stayed for three weeks and it was delightful. Staff were so kind. Amenities were fantastic and very clean. The location was great as well.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Quaint facilities (not derogatory. It's pretty average) Everything else was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Our experience was really great and we olan to stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, professional and friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Great
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
There’s varied selection for breakfast and it’s worth the price, the staff has been helpful and understanding (thank you, Joy!), the gym is great and they even have a laundry room! Absolutely enjoyed my time here.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banpo 4-dong
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
