Seodaemun-gu Travel Guide
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Visit Seodaemun-gu
Popular places to visit
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 vibrant 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.
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.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World Tower
Lotte World Tower is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Seodaemun-gu
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
She didn’t mind taking out our trash even though she was busy cleaning other rooms nearby
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Swiss Grand Hotel
Great service loved the hotel
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The rooms were comfortable and the shower very good. The best part of the hotel was the staff. They were exceptionally welcoming, especially Luna Moon who was very sweet. Upon check-in, the guy who works at night was very thorough and explained everything to us. Very good service. Excellent location, ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Everything from the kind and courteous housekeeping staff to the reception staff. The hotel is not one to miss out on. The breakfast was spectacular also, plenty of choice and well worth the money paid for it.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Great amenities and there was a convenience store in the building which was really nice since it was so cold
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Royal Hotel Seoul
Staff was polite and smiley. Room is cleaned daily. Location is unbeatable.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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 Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, 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 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.
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.
