Hwagok-dong

Seoul

Popular places to visit

Lotte World

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 vibrant area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

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.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market showing street scenes, a city and markets

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.

Namdaemun Market
Lotte World Tower which includes a skyscraper

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.

Lotte World Tower
Gyeongbok Palace which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Starfield COEX Mall

Starfield COEX Mall

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Starfield COEX Mall

Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

RM181
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)

RM147
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

RM400
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

RM286
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

RM290
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall

Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall

RM183
per adult
Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall
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Top hotels in Hwagok-dong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is RM449 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
RM449
RM494 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,720 reviews)
"Staff are super friendly and helpful. They all speak good English. Really appreciate the information on sightseeing, train to the airport, shopping, and dinner options. The room is clean. Hopefully the hotel will be renovated soon (i.e. there is no USB port and the bathroom is a bit outdated)."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is RM432 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
RM432
RM476 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,963 reviews)
"Very good location, room very clean, good housekeeping and good breakfast. The rooms need some TLC but overall are good, spacious and clean . I would stay again in this property if I go back to Seoul"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is RM1,195 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM1,195
RM1,446 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and amazing accommodation"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is RM717 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
RM717
RM789 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
"This room had everything you could want a washer, a stove, a fridge, a steamer to steam up your clothes once you get them unpacked and also could be used to dry your clothes. was very close walkable distance to the night markets and the wholesale market."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is RM251 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
RM251
RM276 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Access to Train Station made its location excellent. Sometimes the room wasn't serviced if you came back in the afternoon. But mostly a great hotel pity you can't change the room temperature though."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

4 out of 5
415 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is RM449 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
RM449
RM494 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,653 reviews)
"Reliable"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE
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Other neighbourhoods around Hwagok-dong

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Mapo-gu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

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.

Mapo-gu
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Yeongdeungpo-gu

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Yeongdeungpo-gu
Hongdae which includes street scenes, signage and outdoor art

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.

Hongdae
War Memorial of Korea which includes modern architecture and signage as well as a large group of people

Yongsan-gu

4/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Yongsan-gu
Deoksugung Palace which includes a park as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Namdaemun Market showing markets, a city and street scenes

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.

Hoehyeon-dong

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