Garak 1-dong
Seoul
Visit Garak 1-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 charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
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 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Small Group Tour to DMZ, Susp.Bridge&NKorea M. with Hotel Pickup
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Top hotels in Garak 1-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Nice stay.. thank you
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
nice and clean simple design kind staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Great room & space. Loved the view of the river
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Breakfast is really good and staffs are kind.
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Super
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 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 9 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garak 1-dong
Samseong-dong
Travellers choose Samseong-dong for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station and check out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.
