Balsan-dong

Seoul

Popular places to visit

Lotte World

Lotte World

Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market showing a city, street scenes 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
Gyeongbok Palace showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza 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
Lotte World Tower showing 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
Starfield COEX Mall

Starfield COEX Mall

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favorite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Starfield COEX Mall

Things to do

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

P3,101
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
GyeongBokGung Palace

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

P4,454
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)

P2,900
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)
Starfield Suwon : Day Tour

Starfield Library Suwon+Hwaseong Fortress+Gwangmyeong Cave

P3,947
per adult
Starfield Library Suwon+Hwaseong Fortress+Gwangmyeong Cave
Picture 1 for Activity Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

P3,277
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option
DMZ & Gondola & Suspension Bridge Full Day Tour From Seoul

DMZ & Gondola & Suspension Bridge Full Day Tour From Seoul

P2,791
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ & Gondola & Suspension Bridge Full Day Tour From Seoul
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Top hotels in Balsan-dong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is P7,356 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P7,356
P8,091 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,577 reviews)
"Excellent location, central to many tourist areas of Seoul. Offers room with 2 beds, however rooms were very small."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 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 P8,725 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P8,725
P9,598 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (2,811 reviews)
"Great stay. Ideal location. 2-mins from airport bus in/from Inchon. Subway and buses within 5-min walk to most Seoul sights. Love the dining options nearby."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P6,332 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P6,332
P6,965 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,596 reviews)
"The property was clean. We had an issue with the shower on our first night, but property maintenance and front desk staff coordinated well and resolved it promptly. However, the toilet had a persistent unpleasant odor throughout our stay."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is P4,425 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P4,425
P4,867 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,657 reviews)
"good location, easy access for checkin-out. I would like to stay there again overall"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is P15,846 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P15,846
P19,174 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Love the pool. But it was closed every time I wanted to swim. From 12 - 1:30pm every day."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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 P7,744 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P7,744
P8,518 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
CPAP-incompatible hotel
"Beautifully designed, and relatively spacious for the price in Seoul. However, inexplicably, there was no plug near the head of the bed, which is incompatible with a sleeper who uses a CPAP. I managed a workaround by inverting my orientation, with my head at the foot of the bed. But this is a strange ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Balsan-dong

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Mapo-gu

Travelers choose Mapo-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station and check out top sights like Mangwon Market.

Mapo-gu
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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.

Yeongdeungpo-gu
Hongdae featuring street scenes, signage and outdoor art

Hongdae

Spend some time visiting places like Hongdae Street while getting to know Hongdae, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard 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

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yongsan-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Yongsan Electronics Market is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station to see more of the area.

Yongsan-gu
Deoksugung Palace featuring a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Namdaemun Market which includes 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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