Pil-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Namsangol Hanok Village
Enjoy a hands-on experience of Korean activities, lifestyles and traditions at this re-creation of a village from the Joseon Dynasty.
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.
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
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Our pick of the best Pil-dong Hotel Deals
Sejong Hotel
Great location and services
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
G3 Hotel Chungmuro
Right at the Chungmuro station (with access to 2 metro lines). Just one stop away from Myeongdong. Hotel is clean and quiet. There’s a GS25 convenient store next to it.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean rooms and the staff were friendly and easily helped us with lending us an adapter for charging our electronics. We stayed for two nights with our 5-year-old. We saw other families around, so it seemed like a popular hotel with families, but we didn't find it noisy when we slept or headed out ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The hotel was beautiful and very quiet. First hotel I couldn’t hear any neighbors. The room was spacious and having a full kitchen and washer/dryer in the unit made it so convenient.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Royal Hotel Seoul
The place is worth staying
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pil-dong
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.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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.
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.
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 Bosingak Belfry while in the area.
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.
