Chang 1-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chang 1-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 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 vibrant area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This vast commercial district is a shopper's paradise with its many malls, boutiques and specialist shops sitting happily alongside traditional Korean market places.
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.
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge, North Korea View
Our pick of the best Chang 1-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The roof top is super nice and the view is crazy. We can actually see the N Seoul towner. The weight room is great and got everything most ppl need. The location is close to subway line2 and 3. Less than 3min walk.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Great hotel if you value cleanliness, friendly staff and awesome amenities. It was our first time in Seoul and the location also couldn’t be better. Near everything and right next to the train station for longer trips.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best hotel in Korea
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
This hotel was in a nicely central location to food and sites. I booked the Family suite for my husband, myself and my 2 preteens. We had decent space to move around together. The bathroom was nice and big. Very clean rooms with daily housekeeping service to include fresh slippers daily. The front ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Pros: Generally a nice stay with clean rooms. Staff were kind and helpful. Luggage storage in the lobby was awesome because they had lockers. Cons: Pillows were a bit hard and the drain made a lot of noise (mildly disruptive while sleeping). Lots of options for breakfast but the food was a little ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chang 1-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.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga 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.
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.
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.
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.
