Euljiro-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Euljiro-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.
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.
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
DMZ Tour : 3rd Tunnel, NK View, Snipergun shooting, Susp. Bridge
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (JSA Museum & Bridge Crossing)
Our pick of the best Euljiro-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The room was nice and big and clean. Very accessible to the train stations. Walking distance to Myeongdong. The convenience stores and restaurants nearby are so convenient and restaurant food were great. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Kukdo
The room is spacious which is rarely seen in Seoul and there’s daily housekeeping change bedsheets, towel and replenishment of 2 bottles of water. Although is not a new building/hotel it’s clean and well maintained. Airport Bus 6015 is so convenient stop right in front of the hotel.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2
Breakfast buffet was ok. Not a lot of options but what they did have was hot and fresh. Rooms were spacious and clean. Beds were comfy
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL DONGDAEMUN
My first time staying at Nine Tree and certainly not the last. Such good service and the locations are all wonderful.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong
Great hotel staff—very friendly, polite, and accommodating! I couldn’t ask for more. I just didn’t enjoy the breakfast buffet as much since it was the same menu every day. We stayed for 10 days, and for 2 of those days I had to fast. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take anything to go for later and the ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Euljiro-dong
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
