Hongji-dong
Seoul
Visit Hongji-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.
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.
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.
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
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
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)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Top hotels in Hongji-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Excellent hotel! Stayed for three weeks and it was delightful. Staff were so kind. Amenities were fantastic and very clean. The location was great as well.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Quaint facilities (not derogatory. It's pretty average) Everything else was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Always a pleasure coming here - clean to the point it is spotless and staff always so welcoming and helpful. Also having a coin laundry facility on site next their decently sized gym is so helpful on longer trips! It even has its own cash-to-coin machine and a vending machine for single use detergents ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Breakfast was very good and the location (temporary) is actually far better than the old location. Staff at breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Great
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Great rooms
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hongji-dong
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Statue of Sejong the Great and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
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 of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga 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.
