Hwagok 6-dong
Seoul
Visit Hwagok 6-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 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
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.

Gwanghwamun
Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.

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.

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.
Things to do

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

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

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

Insightful DMZ Tour by Expert opt. Suspension Bridge with Pickup

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Top hotels in Hwagok 6-dong

Grand Hyatt Seoul
Such a lovely way to start our adventure in Korea. The view was stunning, food amazing and the service kind and engaged.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Staff was helpful (and I leaned on them a lot. The facility was and well thought out for the longer term traveler.The neighborhood was a little disorienting. The”front” of the hotel opens up to a maze of small pathways and temporary construction walkways. One is reasonably close to what you want ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Everything was good. Clean, good amenities. I like that they have laundry facilities with good washer and dryer. The concierge on the ground level was very helpful ( he is wearing glasses). He helped us in navigating our way in Myeondong.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Clean room and helpful staff. I will come back in the future.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hwagok 6-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.

Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.

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.

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.

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.

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.
