Ui-dong
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 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
Insightful DMZ Tour by Expert opt. Suspension Bridge with Pickup
Top hotels in Ui-dong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The buffet breakfast area was not open due to renovations
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Korea. The location was very convenient—close to public transportation, restaurants, and convenience stores, which made exploring the city very easy even as a foreign traveler. The room was clean, well-maintained, and surprisingly comfortable. The bed was cozy, ...
Reviewed on Feb 12, 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
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
The staff were so kind and helpful. Great English for foreign tourists.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ui-dong
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-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak 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.
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.
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.
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.
