Wolgye 1-dong
Seoul
Visit Wolgye 1-dong
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Wolgye 1-dong Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"The rooms and bathrooms are large and clean. The breakfast has a wide variety of food options. Lots of restaurants around the hotel. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel."
Reviewed on May 30, 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
The Shilla Seoul
"The gym is the best I’ve found in a hotel in Seoul. Proper squat rack if not a hexbar Completely ridiculous that you’re paying that price and you go downstairs and they tell you you can’t get a set at the buffet. Big red flag. The buffet is amazing. Their system is wack"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"Excellent location. Clean establishment. Will stay there again."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
"Wonderful hotel for foreigners. Property was clean and very central to many landmarks. Front desk spoke english well and were very helpful, even helping when we had concerns about our train status to Busan. Self service laundry was very useful. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
"Excellent hotel. It is 15 minutes up and down a steep hill to the nearest subway so we mostly used Ubers although they are relatively cheap. There’s a huge bar area as you walk into the hotel but no real lobby so you either have to order food or drinks but nowhere really to just sit and chat and ..."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Wolgye 1-dong
Dongdaemun-gu
Home to the University of Seoul and bustling Cheongnyangni Station, Dongdaemun District offers a lively atmosphere with Gyeongdong Market's herbal medicine and agricultural delights. Explore cultural sites like King Sejong Memorial and Seonnongdan.
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.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Jongmyo Shrine or Insa-dong and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
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 the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
Jung-gu
Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.
Insa-dong
Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.
