Hwagok 1-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hwagok 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 culturally rich area.
Namdaemun Market
For all kinds of clothing and food at bargain prices, a trip to Seoul's oldest and largest traditional market is a must-visit.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Seoul: Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Our pick of the best Hwagok 1-dong Hotel Deals
From H US Hotel with Aank Seoul Gangseo Hwagok
Room is very clean. Staff are friendly and try to help as much as they can. Mattress could be more soft because its hard like rock but otherwise this quality/price ratio is amazing
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Great location, clean, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Shilla Seoul
Staying on the executive floor give you access to exquisite food that you will not find in any other hotel executive lounge. You don’t even have to go to dinner at night after attending happy hour in the lounge. Everything is so elegant and the staff is so attentive. Best executive lounge ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Great location, service apartments, no complaints.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myungdong
Clean bed setting and room. I'll stay next trip also.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hwagok 1-dong
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
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.
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.
