Oksu-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Oksu-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.
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.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
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.
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.
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)
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Top hotels in Oksu-dong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Other than a long check in, everything was spectacular.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The room was very clean, good size, breakfast was good & the service was excellent!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Clean room and courteous staffs. Great location!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The staff were nice and room was clean.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
사진보단 방이 좁았지만 이용하는데에는 괜찮았습니다. 직원분들이 매우 친절하였어요. 조식도 이용했는데 많은 종류는 아니였지만 다양해서 딱 좋았습니다! 음식도 바로바로 채워주시는 거 같고, 빈 접시도 빠르게 치워주셨어요. 다음에 서울 방문한다면 재방문 의향있습니다!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Helpful staff and clean rooms
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oksu-dong
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Jung-gu
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
Euljiro-dong
While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
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.
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
