Pil-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Namsangol Hanok Village featuring heritage elements
Namsangol Hanok Village featuring a pond and a fountain
Namsangol Hanok Village as well as an individual male
Namsangol Hanok Village showing a park
Namsangol Hanok Village featuring a sunset and a skyscraper

Popular places to visit

Namsangol Hanok Village which includes heritage elements

Namsangol Hanok Village

Enjoy a hands-on experience of Korean activities, lifestyles and traditions at this re-creation of a village from the Joseon Dynasty.

Namsangol Hanok Village
Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(31 reviews)

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
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market featuring a city, street scenes and markets

Namdaemun Market

4.5/5(59 reviews)

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.

Namdaemun Market
Lotte World Tower which includes a high-rise building

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Lotte World Tower
Gyeongbok Palace which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(75 reviews)

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Activities

GyeongBokGung Palace

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

AU$104
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge

AU$79
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge
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2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul

AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

AU$14
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Amazing DMZ TOUR with Exclusive North Korean Defector Meet-Up

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge

AU$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$3
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
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Our pick of the best Pil-dong Hotel Deals

Sejong Hotel

Sejong Hotel

4.5 out of 5
145, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$187 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$187
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,375 reviews)
"Clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Sejong Hotel
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$485 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$485
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Los servicios del hotel muy caros"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$274 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$274
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,020 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, provided great recommendations for dinner. Hotel was spotless and breakfast was lovely (cooked to order). Pool was bigger than expected and the beds were incredibly comfortable. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul

5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$594 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$594
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"We loved our stay. If there were any complaints, it was that we could not stay longer."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

The Shilla Seoul
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$260 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$260
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,770 reviews)
"Wonderful! Great location, comfortable, and lovely employees"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$197 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$197
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (779 reviews)
"5 stars"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
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Other neighbourhoods around Pil-dong

Myeongdong featuring shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Myeong-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(171 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Jung-gu
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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 of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Namdaemun Market featuring markets, street scenes and a city

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.

Hoehyeon-dong
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park featuring a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Gwanghui-dong
Insadong which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.

Insa-dong

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