Seodaemun-gu Travel Guide
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Visit Seodaemun-gu
Popular places to visit
Yonsei University
Explore the campus of Yonsei University during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Ewha Woman's University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Ewha Woman's University during your travels in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Yonsei University Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Yonsei University Museum during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Seodaemun Prison History Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Seodaemun Prison History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant 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.
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.
Top hotels in Seodaemun-gu
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
There’s varied selection for breakfast and it’s worth the price, the staff has been helpful and understanding (thank you, Joy!), the gym is great and they even have a laundry room! Absolutely enjoyed my time here.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Swiss Grand Hotel
Great service loved the hotel
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Excellent hotel! Stayed for three weeks and it was delightful. Staff were so kind. Amenities were fantastic and very clean. The location was great as well.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Our experience was really great and we olan to stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Breakfast was very good and the location (temporary) is actually far better than the old location. Staff at breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Quaint facilities (not derogatory. It's pretty average) Everything else was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seodaemun-gu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
