Myeong-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city
Myeong-dong
Myeong-dong
Myeongdong showing markets and food
Myeongdong showing shopping as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Myeongdong Street

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.

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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Cathedral
Seoul Plaza

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 vibrant area.

Seoul Plaza
Myeongdong Nanta Theatre

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 vibrant 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 vibrant area.

Namsan Cable Car

Top hotels in Myeong-dong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 3.407.473 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
3.407.473 ₫
3.748.220 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,603 reviews)
"Close to everything. Laundry facilities were in good working order"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

3 out of 5
15F, 55 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 2.133.895 ₫ per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
2.133.895 ₫
2.347.283 ₫ total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (972 reviews)
"Tiny room you get what you pay for but liked the location in Myeondung- close to several metro stops"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Step Inn Myeongdong 1
New Seoul Hotel

New Seoul Hotel

3 out of 5
16, Sejong-daero 22-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 1.949.349 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
1.949.349 ₫
2.144.292 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great!👍
"It was great! Receptionist are quite accomodating."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

New Seoul Hotel
Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 6.817.496 ₫ per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
6.817.496 ₫
8.249.170 ₫ total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,183 reviews)
Nothing special
"I prefer to stay at the main tower of Lotte hotel because the executive tower aren't any better point than the main tower."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Lotte Hotel Seoul
Royal Hotel Seoul

Royal Hotel Seoul

4.5 out of 5
61, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 5.113.122 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
5.113.122 ₫
5.624.434 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,125 reviews)
"Overall was a pleasant stay.premier room was actually quite small but manageable for a family of three.walkable distance to myeongdong shopping area.too bad that the breakfast doesn't cater to muslim tourists, that was the only setback."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Royal Hotel Seoul
Pacific Hotel

Pacific Hotel

4 out of 5
2, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 4.181.899 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
4.181.899 ₫
4.600.089 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very good hotel. I stayed 4 night. The room is always very clean and refilled bottle water. Easy to go shopping in myeongdong. I will stay this hotel when I visit to seoul! Thank you very much."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Pacific Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Myeong-dong

Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

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 Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, 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)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market 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
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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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