Balsan-dong
Seoul
Visit Balsan-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 charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
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 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.
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.
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 w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Top hotels in Balsan-dong
Mayfield Hotel Seoul
good location for airport transit
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Hotel was conveniently located, suite was spacious and pleasing, checking in and out was a breeze and staff were polite and prompt. However, due to yhe woody nature of the bathroom, it emitted some odor after the 3rd day of my 5-night stay. Brownie points for having netflix available for the ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
very good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Royal Hotel Seoul
Great hotel in awesome location
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Good location, 3 blocks from the Myeongdong market. Room was clean. Service was good
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balsan-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.
Balsan-dong
- Lotte World Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Namdaemun Market
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Hongik University
- Seoul City Hall
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Korea University
- Songdo Central Park
- Olympic Park
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Seoul National University
- KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1
- Gwangjang Market
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Seoul Olympic Stadium
- Songdo Convensia Convention Center
- Apgujeong Rodeo Street
