Balsan-dong
Seoul
Visit Balsan-dong
Popular places to visit
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 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
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.
Gwanghwamun
Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.
Starfield COEX Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Top hotels in Balsan-dong
Mayfield Hotel Seoul
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Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The buffet breakfast area was not open due to renovations
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Room was super, great staff, very happy about everything except weather. Too cold but very sunny. I like it
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Clean and modern hotel. Everything we needs in an affordable price in centre of city.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Clean room, courteous, friendly and efficient staff. The room was hot, we were told to open the windows for cold air however there was a big construction going next building; it was loud.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balsan-dong
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.
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
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.
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.
Sogong-dong
Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate. If you want to see more in the area, 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.
