Gongdeok-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gongdeok-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.
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.
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.
Activities
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
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)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More
Our pick of the best Gongdeok-dong Hotel Deals
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Always a favorite. We stay every year. The pool is fantastic
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Central location, short walk to an endless array of restaurants and close to the markets and transportation.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Hotel was conveniently located, suite was spacious and pleasing, checking in and out was a breeze and staff were polite and prompt. However, due to yhe woody nature of the bathroom, it emitted some odor after the 3rd day of my 5-night stay. Brownie points for having netflix available for the ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
very good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Royal Hotel Seoul
Great hotel in awesome location
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Good location, 3 blocks from the Myeongdong market. Room was clean. Service was good
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gongdeok-dong
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
Gongdeok-dong Travel Guide
- Lotte World Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Namdaemun Market
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gwanghwamun
- N Seoul Tower
- Hongik University
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Dongdaemun Market Mall
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Seoul National University
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
