Myeonmok-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Myeonmok-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 top-notch restaurants 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 vibrant 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.
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.
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.
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
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Full Day DMZ Tour by Expert with Suspension Bridge&DPRK Gallery
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Top hotels in Myeonmok-dong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
I was not allowed access to the hotel bar. Apparently, it was too crowded with outside guests. I expressed my disappointment. As a paying guest of the hotel ( over $500 a night!) I should have been allowed to access the bar to have a drink. I would never recommend this hotel to anyone looking for ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Amazing stay…cannot wait to go back!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Everything was good enough.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The room was alright and the location is great.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
The room was absolutely perfect. The staff were very courteous and extremely helpful. This is the second time that we have stayed there and it is still absolutely perfect.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Myeonmok-dong
Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.
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.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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.
Samseong-dong
Travellers choose Samseong-dong for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station and check out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
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.
