Garak-dong
Seoul
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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.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
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.
Namdaemun Market
This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.
Things to do
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)
Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (Gondola & Suspension Bridge)
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Top hotels in Garak-dong
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
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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
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Lotte Hotel World
I was very impressed about Hotel Laundry service. I requested to clean my silk scarf which has some stains. Laundry staff removed stains perfectly and I was so pleased about this. Thank you for providing excellent service. I had best Christmas days here. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Garak-dong
Songpa-gu
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Songpa-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Lotte World is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.
Samseong-dong
Travellers choose Samseong-dong for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station and check out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheranno, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
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