Nowon-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
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
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Alpaca World and Nami Island with Gangchon Rail Bike Tour
Our pick of the best Nowon-gu Hotel Deals
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Shilla Seoul
Staying on the executive floor give you access to exquisite food that you will not find in any other hotel executive lounge. You don’t even have to go to dinner at night after attending happy hour in the lounge. Everything is so elegant and the staff is so attentive. Best executive lounge ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Clean and modern hotel with an excellent gym and close to train station. Cafe and convenience store at the bottom of the building. Odd room design - one room had no door, the other room had a clear glass sliding door so not much privacy if you’re booking the 2 bedroom with friends.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Clean and convenient location
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Lotte Hotel Seoul
All is perfect.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nowon-gu
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.
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.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Euljiro-dong
While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
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.
Jung-gu
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street 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.
Nowon-gu Travel Guide
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