Bulgwang-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Bulgwang-dong
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 Bulgwang-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Big shout out to the staff at reception — they were incredibly helpful, assisting us with making calls since we don’t speak Korean. They also went out of their way to help trace my lost document with the airport lost and found. Thank you very much for making our stay so smooth and stress-free.
Reviewed on 21 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
Room was comfortable but small, staff went out of their way to help with a number of things. Restaurant served nice dinners one, but breakfasts were limited and uninspired.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Lotte Hotel World
great service, great view, great room
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bulgwang-dong
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Statue of Sejong the Great and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
