Hwagok-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.
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 sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
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 Hwagok-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
Room was well-equipped and had a large fridge with a washing machine and a dryer. So convenient to wash and dry clothes. Room was very spacious with an accessible balcony. Staff was gracious and check-in and check-out were a breeze.
Reviewed on 27 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
GLAD Yeouido
Verygood
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hwagok-dong
Mapo-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Mangwon Market while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
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.
Hwagok-dong
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