Daerim 1-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Daerim 1-dong
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon
Our pick of the best Daerim 1-dong Hotel Deals
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The room and facilities were excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. A very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Good location. Walking distance to shipping area.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
I enjoyed the hotel, nice sized room, a 24hr convenience store, washers and dryers, clean, the area around it isn't touristy but there's good drinking spots and food spots where locals go to.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
An amazing stay as always. Good location
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
Great
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Daerim 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.
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.
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.
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.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
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.
Daerim 1-dong Travel Guide
- Lotte World Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Namdaemun Market
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gwanghwamun
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- N Seoul Tower
- Hongik University
- Songdo Central Park
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Seoul National University
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
