Myeong-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city
Myeong-dong featuring street scenes and a city
Myeong-dong which includes markets and food
Myeongdong showing markets and food

Popular places to visit

Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.

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.

Myeongdong Street
Seoul City Hall

Seoul City Hall

After visiting Seoul City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Seoul City Hall
Myeongdong Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, a garden and heritage architecture

Myeongdong Cathedral

You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Myeongdong Cathedral. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Myeongdong Cathedral
Seoul Plaza showing a park, outdoor art and signage

Seoul Plaza

You can learn about the history of Seoul with a trip to Seoul Plaza. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Seoul Plaza
These colorful cotton candy are also shaped into flowers !! Street side carts.

Myeongdong Nanta Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Nanta Theatre
Namsan Cable Car which includes a gondola as well as a small group of people

Namsan Cable Car

You can take time to visit Namsan Cable Car during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Namsan Cable Car

Top hotels in Myeong-dong

Royal Hotel Seoul

Royal Hotel Seoul

4.5 out of 5
61, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is 2.841.460 ₫ per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
2.841.460 ₫
3.125.606 ₫ total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,247 reviews)
The location is extremely convenient, and the accommodation quality and overall environment are comfortable, making it an excellent alternative to a five-star hotel.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Royal Hotel Seoul
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is 2.504.041 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
2.504.041 ₫
2.754.445 ₫ total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,875 reviews)
Location , staff, cleanliness, convenience ....alll 5 *, the hotel to stay if it's your 1st trip to Seoul. Metro station , starbucks, great local coffee shop steps from the hotel. With excellent shopping and night markets as well as food/ dining within a 200m walk. Coin laundry, gym, 7 -11 within ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is 6.225.391 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
6.225.391 ₫
7.532.723 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,196 reviews)
The hotel was stunning, the staff were so accommodating and the location was perfect. It was everything we could ask for and more in a hotel for our first time in Korea!

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Lotte Hotel Seoul
L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
137 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is 2.668.025 ₫ per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
2.668.025 ₫
2.934.827 ₫ total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,313 reviews)
L7 Myeongdong Hotel by Lotte is an excellent place to stay in Seoul. The hotel is ideally located in one of the city’s most vibrant areas, surrounded by outstanding restaurants, popular attractions, and convenient transportation options, including nearby train stations as well as easy access to taxis ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS
Pacific Hotel

Pacific Hotel

4 out of 5
2, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is 3.201.630 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
3.201.630 ₫
3.521.793 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Good location. Customer service also improve a bit.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Pacific Hotel
Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

3.5 out of 5
84 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is 2.988.188 ₫ per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
2.988.188 ₫
3.287.007 ₫ total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,338 reviews)
Very convenient, close by shops and have a great breakfast, hotel is clean and comfortable, will be back

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
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Other neighbourhoods around Myeong-dong

Sungnyemun Gate

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.

Hoehyeon-dong
Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street 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.

Jung-gu
I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!

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.

Euljiro-dong
Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

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.

Jongno-gu

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