Sungin-dong

Seoul

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Donggwanwangmyo, or Dongmyo Shrine, built in 1601 in Seoul, is an ancestral shrine where ancestral sacrifices to the Chinese commander Guan Yu (162-219) were performed.
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Donggwanwangmyo, or Dongmyo Shrine, built in 1601 in Seoul, is an ancestral shrine where ancestral sacrifices to the Chinese commander Guan Yu (162-219) were performed.
Photo by Steve46814 (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
Donggwanwangmyo, or Dongmyo Shrine, built in 1601 in Seoul, is an ancestral shrine where ancestral sacrifices to the Chinese commander Guan Yu (162-219) were performed.
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Popular places to visit

Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.

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.

Myeongdong Street
Scenic park at downtown of Seoul, South Korea

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
Dongdaemun Market which includes nightlife, night scenes and markets

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
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
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
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center featuring signage

COEX Convention and Exhibition Center

You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.

COEX Convention and Exhibition Center

Things to do

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

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

P3,251
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
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Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)

P1,758
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
GyeongBokGung Palace

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

P3,336
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
DMZ & Gondola & Suspension Bridge Full Day Tour From Seoul

DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola

P2,711
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

P3,196
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Suspension Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan

Insightful DMZ Tour by Expert opt. Suspension Bridge with Pickup

P3,133
per adult
Insightful DMZ Tour by Expert opt. Suspension Bridge with Pickup
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Top hotels in Sungin-dong

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is P9,039 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P9,039
P10,938 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Such a lovely way to start our adventure in Korea. The view was stunning, food amazing and the service kind and engaged.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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 P5,574 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P5,574
P6,131 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,108 reviews)
Amazing stay…cannot wait to go back!

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON 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 P9,924 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P9,924
P10,916 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (3,320 reviews)
Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff. Will stay again!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

4 out of 5
76, Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is P4,579 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P4,579
P5,036 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,787 reviews)
Everything was good enough.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is P5,972 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P5,972
P6,569 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,921 reviews)
Wonderful hotel in a great area. Generous and cordial staff.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is P6,171 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P6,171
P6,788 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,259 reviews)
Staff was super friendly. And the room was nice and clean.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Sungin-dong

I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.

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.

Gwanghui-dong
I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!

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.

Euljiro-dong
F1HJ6B The Dongdaemun history and culture park in the east part of Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

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.

Jung-gu
Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

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.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong

Sungin-dong