Bukgajwa-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Bukgajwa-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.
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.
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.
N Seoul Tower
This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.
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 (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
Top hotels in Bukgajwa-dong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Other than a long check in, everything was spectacular.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Great hotel in overall! Very nice, calm and clean with friendly staff. There are a lot of great restaurants near by and the hotel is centrally located for Seoul visits. The airport KAL bus and City Hall metro (exit 9) is next to the hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Clean room and courteous staffs. Great location!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Great location, close to all main visit point, good breakfast with lots of variety, kind staffs, good service
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
This was the best 4-star hotel I've ever stayed in.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bukgajwa-dong
Mapo-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Mangwon Market while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
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.
