Banpo-dong
Seoul
Visit Banpo-dong
Popular places to visit
Central City Shopping Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Central City Shopping Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Floating Islands
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Floating Islands, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 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.
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
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Top hotels in Banpo-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
We really enjoyed our two-week stay at Hotel The Botanik in Seoul. We had a suite, and it was spacious, with two walk-in closets. It also had a refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven, stove, washer/dryer, and even an interesting clothing "refresher." The bathroom was a good size, and the shower was ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Alright place to stay.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Lotte Hotel World
West facing
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
My room was clean and well maintained, comfortable for one person. The location was convenient to get to various trendy neighborhoods due to proximity to the subway and bus stations. I never had to walk more than 2 minutes from the stops. The front desk folks were also extremely helpful with any ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The location is great and staff is very helpful. The breakfast has a great variety of foods.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banpo-dong
Itaewon-dong
Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
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.
Seocho-gu
Travelers choose Seocho-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station and check out top sights like Gangnam-daero.
Gangnam-gu
Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs.
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.
Myeong-dong
Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.
