Gaepo 1-dong
Seoul
Visit Gaepo 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 top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich 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.
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 vibrant area.
Gwanghwamun
Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.
Starfield COEX Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Gaepo 1-dong Hotel Deals
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Such a lovely way to start our adventure in Korea. The view was stunning, food amazing and the service kind and engaged.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Best hotel of my trip! The room was spacious and clean. There’s an oven/microwave, kettle, and fridge. The bed was pretty good and the shower and toilet were clean. Luggage storage is paid, but ultimately it’s not that expensive if limited to less than 24 hours. Food delivery to the hotel is easy ...
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
👍👍
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Super good location and staffs are helpful. Convenience stores just right next to it. Perfect.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
The staff was helpful, the room is clean. Also good location, only a few minutes walk from metro station.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Gaepo 1-dong
Seocho-gu
Travelers choose Seocho-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station and check out top sights like Gangnam-daero.
Samseong-dong
Spend some time visiting places like Starfield COEX Mall while getting to know Samseong-dong, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station to see more of the area.
Gangnam-gu
Heavily concentrated wealth and high-end shopping areas like Apgujeong, COEX Mall, and Garosugil define this district. Explore Bongeun Temple and savor modern Korean cuisine at upscale restaurants near Park Hyatt Hotel.
Songpa-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Lotte World while getting to know Songpa-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.
Seongsu-dong
If you're spending time in Seongsu-dong, check out sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Itaewon-dong
Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
