Banpo-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Banpo-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.
Seoul Floating Islands
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Floating Islands, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Korea Local Information Center
Korea Local Information Center is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
National Library of Korea
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Library of Korea in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Top hotels in Banpo-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Our stay at The Botanik was an amazing one. The room was spotless, beds were comfortable (maybe a bit too firm for a couple of us), the AC worked perfectly, and amenities were great. The room was sound proof. Our next door neighbor was having a part with music loudly playing. We could hear the music ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Great
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Excellent hotel. Our room was clean and roomy. Loved access to amenities and bottled water anytime we needed. We chose the option to include breakfast and it was excellent. So many options and a great combination of Korean and North American food. Lots of vegetables and fruit. Would highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
“The hotel is in a convenient central location in Myeongdong, just steps from the main shopping streets, attractions, street food, and subway. The staff were exceptionally accommodating and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.”
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Lotte Hotel World
No complaints on any aspect of the hotel Easy airport bus connection Walk to shopping complex
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banpo-dong
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
