Hwanghak-dong

Seoul

Cheonggyecheon which includes a river or creek, a garden and a city
Cheonggyecheon which includes a river or creek, a garden and a city
Cheonggyecheon featuring a garden, a city and a river or creek
Cheonggyecheon showing night scenes, a river or creek and a city
Cheonggyecheon which includes a skyscraper, a city and night scenes

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 charming cafes 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 culturally rich area.

Lotte World
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, markets and street scenes

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
Dongdaemun Market which includes street scenes, nightlife and night scenes

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 which includes 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
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

Hwanghak-dong Hotel Deals

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ₩171,796 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
₩171,796
₩188,976 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
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! (3,276 reviews)
Very generous room size, especially given the price. Also happy they had washer/dryer as well as gym. We did not use the pool but noticed it was popular amongst guests.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ₩221,000 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
₩221,000
₩267,410 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Other than a long check in, everything was spectacular.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul

5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is ₩450,000 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
₩450,000
₩495,000 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Staying on the executive floor give you access to exquisite food that you will not find in any other hotel executive lounge. You don’t even have to go to dinner at night after attending happy hour in the lounge. Everything is so elegant and the staff is so attentive. Best executive lounge ...

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

The Shilla 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 ₩208,000 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
₩208,000
₩228,800 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (1,058 reviews)
Clean and modern hotel with an excellent gym and close to train station. Cafe and convenience store at the bottom of the building. Odd room design - one room had no door, the other room had a clear glass sliding door so not much privacy if you’re booking the 2 bedroom with friends.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

4 out of 5
76, Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ₩125,000 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩125,000
₩137,500 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,749 reviews)
사진보단 방이 좁았지만 이용하는데에는 괜찮았습니다. 직원분들이 매우 친절하였어요. 조식도 이용했는데 많은 종류는 아니였지만 다양해서 딱 좋았습니다! 음식도 바로바로 채워주시는 거 같고, 빈 접시도 빠르게 치워주셨어요. 다음에 서울 방문한다면 재방문 의향있습니다!

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ₩360,000 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
₩360,000
₩435,600 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,210 reviews)
All is perfect.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Lotte Hotel Seoul
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Other neighborhoods around Hwanghak-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 Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

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

Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(44 area reviews)

Home to the University of Seoul and bustling Cheongnyangni Station, Dongdaemun District offers a lively atmosphere with Gyeongdong Market's herbal medicine and agricultural delights. Explore cultural sites like King Sejong Memorial and Seonnongdan.

Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,180 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 Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong Street.

Jung-gu
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
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

5/5(1 area review)

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

Hwanghak-dong

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