I-dong Travel Guide
Uiwang
Popular places to visit
Korea Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Korea Railroad Museum during your trip to Uiwang. Take in the entertainment choices and mountain views in the area.
Baegun Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baegun Lake during your travels in Uiwang. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Naeson Takgoojang
Catch an event at Naeson Takgoojang during your trip to Uiwang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Jeonju Hanok Village and Maisan Tapsa Temple Day Tour From Seoul
Top hotels in I-dong

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Overall, we did enjoy our stay at this hotel. Our suite was very nice. It was conveniently located. But view from our room was a construction site. Couldn't see the N Seoul Tower. Cons: 1) The breakfast options was terrible. It was mostly carbs: waffle, noodle, fried rice, japchae, salad pasta, toast ...
Reviewed on 4 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 Grand Hyatt Seoul has a fantastic location above Itaewon with beautiful views, and that's about all it has going for it. The service was among the worst I have experienced at a hotel in this category. I repeatedly asked for housekeeping and no one ever came. Turndown service simply doesn't exist ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Nice place and well kept. Staffs were very helpful, friendly, courteous. Nice selection for breakfast and they were made to order. At around 8 AM constructions started lots of noise and hammering sounds that we couldn’t sleep in!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Affordable hotel in an excellent location.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
There is no activities for children at this hotel. The staff are great and the location was very convenient. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around I-dong

Gocheon-dong
Gocheon-dong might not have many top sights, but Anyang Benest Golf Course and Mr. Toilet House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sam-dong
Even though there aren't top sights in Sam-dong, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Korea Railroad Museum. Jump on the metro at Uiwang Station to see more of the city.

Bugok-dong
While you're in Bugok-dong, take in top sights like Korea Railroad Museum and jump on the metro at Uiwang Station to see more of the city.

Wanggok-dong
Though Wanggok-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gwanggyosan Mountain and Mr. Toilet House.

Cheonggye-dong
While Cheonggye-dong isn't home to many top sights, Seoul Land and Seoul Grand Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

