Visit Gongdeok-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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Gongdeok-dong
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Clean and kind
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Excellent staff. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Everything from the kind and courteous housekeeping staff to the reception staff. The hotel is not one to miss out on. The breakfast was spectacular also, plenty of choice and well worth the money paid for it.
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Breakfast was good. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Royal Hotel Seoul
Location was perfect. Easy to walk to metro and to get about. The night market is 2 mins walk away. Cathedral is pretty and less than 5 mins walk. Lovely hotel. Super clean. Excellent breakfast with Asian and western selection. Th restaurant is Michelin star and amazingly good and not expensive.
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gongdeok-dong
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.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
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.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
