Banpo-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Banpo-dong
Popular places to visit
Central City Shopping Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Central City Shopping Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
If Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seoul.
Seoul Floating Islands
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Floating Islands, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Korea Local Information Center
Korea Local Information Center is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
National Library of Korea
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Library of Korea in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Our pick of the best Banpo-dong Hotel Deals
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Shilla Seoul
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Banpo-dong
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
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.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Starfield COEX Mall and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office 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.
Myeong-dong
Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.
