Ssangmun-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(31 reviews)

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.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market featuring a city, street scenes and markets

Namdaemun Market

4.5/5(59 reviews)

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.

Namdaemun Market
Gyeongbok Palace which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(75 reviews)

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Lotte World Tower which includes a high-rise building

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Lotte World Tower
N Seoul Tower featuring skyline, night scenes and a city

N Seoul Tower

4.5/5(54 reviews)

This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.

N Seoul Tower

Activities

Korean DMZ Tour with Expert Tour Guide from Seoul - No shopping

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

AU$89
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

AU$127
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)

AU$92
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

AU$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

AU$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option
Beauty Treatment

Seoul Beauty & Beyond Tour

AU$386
per adult
Seoul Beauty & Beyond Tour
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Our pick of the best Ssangmun-dong Hotel Deals

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
3 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$309 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$309
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. Staff were amazing and very helpful. Great location, minutes from a subway station and many convenience stores nearby. Overall good stay."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$163 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Hyundai Premium Outlet ...
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
"비록 업그레이드는 안됬지만, 가장 고층의 좋은 뷰로 해주셨고, late check out을 2시로 해주셔서 좋았습니다."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$229 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,355 reviews)
"This location is very walkable, with easy access to many nearby places and the airport bus stop."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
4.5 out of 5
52, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$249 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"Overall this hotel is great. Clean and easy to find. Located at Meyongdong which is close to lots of shopping areas. I would like to specially thank Luna and Rachael at reception. They are great staff whom you can reach out for questions, very nice and professional. Will definitely come back to the ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$450 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$450
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,013 reviews)
Fantastic hotel with great service!
"We were thankful to have been given an early check-in, when we reached Seoul around 11am. The service was impeccable and there were staff members at every contact point to show us the way to check-in. The room was fantastic and we absolutely loved it! Thanks again for the wonderful experience!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel World
Lotte Hotel World
5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$347 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$347
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,156 reviews)
"We enjoyed our time here. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and the facilities were clean and well maintained. The breakfast was very nice!"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Ssangmun-dong

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Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Dongdaemun-gu
Insadong showing art and interior views

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people

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.

Insa-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
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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.

Euljiro-dong
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

Gwanghui-dong

While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

Gwanghui-dong

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