Nowon-gu
Seoul
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
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)
Top hotels in Nowon-gu
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
great breakfast, spacious rooms, clean, great location!
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Our experience was really great and we olan to stay there again.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
We were given the wrong room which was smaller than the one we booked. It was resolved after 1hr, probably because it was so busy as it was around 4pm around checking time. When we finally got the new room, the fridge was wobbly & had a hard time using it. The bathroom sink & tub had some rust around ...
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Breakfast is really good and staffs are kind.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Great location, facility, staff, service, and breakfast!! 5 starts! Highly recommend
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Location is 5 minutes walk from Singil Station. Rooms are small but not a problem. Best of all is their breakfast! Great food choices and lots of tables.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nowon-gu
Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Euljiro-dong
While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
Insa-dong
Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.
Jung-gu
Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.
