Myeong-dong Travel Guide

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This luxury shopping district at the heart of central Seoul is the place to come for quality brand products and simply great food.

Myeongdong is Seoul’s most international shopping district, with global brands aimed squarely at those with Western tastes. The malls are big, busy and often staffed by English-speakers, making the central Myeongdong district the most accessible shopping experience for many tourists.

Myeongdong is the place to go if you’re tired of cheap knock-offs and imitations and are looking for the real deal. Divided into five different areas, Myeongdong Street is the main artery that cuts through the district, and is lined with international brands and big shopping centres. Two streets branch off from Myeongdong in opposite directions, both home to mid-range brands like Guess and Club Monaco.

Central Street is situated to the north and is where you can grab something to eat at international fast-food outlets, or pay a visit to the large National Souvenir Centre shopping centre. If fast food is not your thing, then explore the area’s many good Korean restaurants and cafés – make sure you try donkas, delicious deep-fried pork cutlets.

Just east of Myeongdong Street is the unusual Gothic-style Myeongdong Cathedral, the first brick-built cathedral in the city.

For something a little different, head to China Street, where you’ll find a cluster of Chinese shops and stalls. With its independent stores and cheap clothing, the area has a more eclectic and retro atmosphere compared to the global feel of the main strip. The area also has some great and authentic Chinese restaurants.

Most shops are open from mid-morning to late evening. To start at the southern end of the district, get off at Myeongdong subway station on Line 4. Alternatively you can begin at the north, and take the subway to Euljiro 1-ga.


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Koreana Hotel
Koreana Hotel
4 out of 5
135, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$200 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
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28 Apr - 29 Apr
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Koreana Hotel
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$313 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
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21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,673 reviews)
"there was some weird sounds like from outside or inside i dont know…its like machine turn on in the middle of the night..woke me up…checked nth then back to sleep."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$599 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
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per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,367 reviews)
"There were no chairs/sofas in the reception area for guests to rest"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2024

Lotte Hotel Seoul
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
3.5 out of 5
27 Myeong-dong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
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The price is NZ$433 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
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24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,681 reviews)
Great location
"Fantastic hotel in the middle of Myeongdong. Clean with well appointed rooms. Even though the hotel sits in a busy area the hotel and rooms were quiet. Friendly staff. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2024

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
Hotel President
Hotel President
4 out of 5
16 Eulgi-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
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18 Apr - 19 Apr
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,151 reviews)
Great location!!!
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Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2024

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Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
3.5 out of 5
84 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$233 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
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23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (776 reviews)
"The staff was accomidating and welcoming. The breakfast buffett was great with plenty of western and Korean options to choose from. The room was a corner room on the 17th floor, very clean and quiet and the view was perfect."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
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