Hwagok-dong
Seoul
Visit Hwagok-dong
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: DMZ Tour, JSA Museum, Defector Talk & Bridge Options
Seoul: DMZ Tour & North Korean Defector, Suspension Bridge
Hwagok-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
"Been to 66 countries, this was one of the worst breakfast . There was hot water issues for 2 days..talked to the manager for some type of compensation to no avail. Gym consists of 4 machines, no way to clean after use. Not foreigner friendly, not many speak complete English. No moisturizer in bathroom. ..."
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
Stanford Hotel Seoul
"No A/C? The wall unit is only for looks in October. It was hot in the room, and I was sweating. Called the front desk to complain and they turned it on for me on their end. It was cold overnight and I couldn't control thr temperature in the room. Sweat or be cold, those are only options. They offer ..."
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026
Where to stay in Hwagok-dong
Myeong-dong
Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.
Gangnam-gu
Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall.
Hongdae
Spend some time visiting places like Gyeongui Line Forest Park while getting to know Hongdae, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
