Balsan-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Balsan-dong
Activities
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Our pick of the best Balsan-dong Hotel Deals
Mayfield Hotel Seoul
"I enjoyed with swimming pool and gym. Good selection with breakfast bar. Recommend extended hours of shuttle bus and more information how to get to your hotel. I had a problem with taxi drivers who did not drive for a short distance from Gimpo Airport to your hotel. Thanks"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
"Loved everything about it!"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Excellent hotel, especially for our larger group needing multiple rooms. We did take advantage of adding breakfast on and was not disappointed. There were variety of options each day. Hotel staff are amazing!!!!!"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"Extreme clean room. The location is very good. You can find anything you want from fruit to luxury."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Glad Mapo
"Quite good experience with Mapo"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
"Tiny room for big guy"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Balsan-dong
Myeong-dong
Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
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-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
