Banpo-dong
Seoul
Visit Banpo-dong
Popular places to visit
Central City Shopping Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Central City Shopping Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Floating Islands
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Floating Islands, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out 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.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
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.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Banpo-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Amazing staff, rooms always clean as well as the overall hotel itself. Has a gs25 right outside and another convenience store inside the hotel ( I forgot the name of it ) so that’s super helpful for snack and goodies at anytime of the day. Perfect place if you as me"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
"My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ..."
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"Very clean hotel with accommodating staff and fast, efficient service"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"Location"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Seoul Garden Hotel
"Room was so clean"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
"It was comfortable stay. Staff and breakfast was great. This hotel can use larger lobby. The lobby was often crowded. Likely I will come back."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banpo-dong
Itaewon-dong
Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Yeoksam 1-dong
If you're spending time in Yeoksam 1-dong, check out sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Yongsan-gu
Central Seoul's Yongsan District boasts diverse shopping and nightlife in Itaewon, cultural attractions like the National Museum of Korea, and convenient transport via Seoul Subway Lines 1, 4, and 6.
Seocho-gu
Travelers choose Seocho-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station and check out top sights like Gangnam-daero.
Gangnam-gu
Heavily concentrated wealth and high-end shopping areas like Apgujeong, COEX Mall, and Garosugil define this district. Explore Bongeun Temple and savor modern Korean cuisine at upscale restaurants near Park Hyatt Hotel.
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.
