Yeokchon-dong
Seoul
Visit Yeokchon-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
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)
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Yeokchon-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The breakfast was amazing as it is hard to find places open early in Korea, this saved us from having to look for food first thing in the morning. I did think our room previously had pets though as my skin got a bit allergic after 3 days. The hotel is next to the Plaza where parts of Vincenzo was ...
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 Yeokchon-dong
Mapo-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Mangwon Market while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
