Garak 2-dong
Seoul
Visit Garak 2-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.
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.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
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.
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.
N Seoul Tower
This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.
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)
Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon
Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (Gondola & Suspension Bridge)
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Garak 2-dong Hotel Deals
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The buffet breakfast area was not open due to renovations
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The room was amazingly spacious with all amenities provided. There was also a private washing machine. The staff treated our belongings with care and were very friendly. The hotel was also close to many restaurants and eats, and a 20min walk to Myeongdong shopping street (also very accessible to ...
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Staff was helpful (and I leaned on them a lot. The facility was and well thought out for the longer term traveler.The neighborhood was a little disorienting. The”front” of the hotel opens up to a maze of small pathways and temporary construction walkways. One is reasonably close to what you want ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Everything was good. Clean, good amenities. I like that they have laundry facilities with good washer and dryer. The concierge on the ground level was very helpful ( he is wearing glasses). He helped us in navigating our way in Myeondong.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 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 Garak 2-dong
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.
Samseong-dong
Spend some time visiting places like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center 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.
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 KEPCO Art Center.
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.
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.
