Banghwa-dong Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Banghwa-dong attractions

Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport

9.0/10 (4 reviews)
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

NZ$72
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

NZ$114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

NZ$95
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Traditional Korean Royal Music Performance JINYEON

Seoul: Traditional Korean Royal Performance Experience JINYEON

NZ$46
per adult
Seoul: Traditional Korean Royal Performance Experience JINYEON
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour, JSA Museum, Defector Talk & Bridge Options

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour, JSA Museum, Defector Talk & Bridge Options
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

NZ$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
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Our pick of the best Banghwa-dong Hotel Deals

LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT

LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT

3 out of 5
38, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$270 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$270
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,302 reviews)
"Staff was great. Rooms were clean. Loved the ease of gong through the mall and getting subways."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$282 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$282
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,317 reviews)
"The hotel is well located with easy access to trains and busses. Our room on the 19th floor has an excellent view of the Seoul N Tower. Washing machine and dryer also came in handy. Our room was almost like a small apartment with balcony, fully equipped kitchen. living room and two bedrooms."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$334 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$334
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,971 reviews)
"The room was fairly large, and the breakfast was good. The key about this location was its proximity to the Myeongdong area with all the shopping and restaurants. Just a couple of block walk and you were right there. This was our first stay in Seoul and we will likely stay here again if we come ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

3 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$213 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$213
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

2 out of 5
325, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$147 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
NZ$147
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$152 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$152
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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Our guide on where to stay in Banghwa-dong

Find the best Banghwa-dong areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Banghwa-dong
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A cityscape at night with illuminated Christmas lights, a prominent church with a spire, and modern buildings.

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.

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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 Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and multiple bridges.

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.

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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.

A bustling street with traditional Korean architecture, modern buildings, and a crowd of people.
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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.

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