Bogwang-dong
Seoul
Visit Bogwang-dong
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit 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
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge, North Korea View
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NKDefector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Bogwang-dong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Such a lovely way to start our adventure in Korea. The view was stunning, food amazing and the service kind and engaged.
Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Complements on a great stay. Arrived around 11.00pm, reception were friendly and great English speakers. Room was clean had all the amenities you could wish for. Was a great base to explore Seoul. Would be happy to stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 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 12 Feb, 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Staff was kind and very accommodating. The room was immaculate. And the food in the restaurants was exceptional!
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 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 9 Feb, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
The staff was helpful, the room is clean. Also good location, only a few minutes walk from metro station.
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bogwang-dong
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
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
Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Starfield COEX Mall and Kimchi Museum. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
