Itaewon-dong

Geographical district
★ 4.9 (78K+ reviews) • 1M+ booked
Welcome to Itaewon, the vibrant and diverse international district of Seoul, Korea. Known for its foreigner-friendly atmosphere, Itaewon offers a unique blend of international cuisine, shops, bars, and clubs that cater to visitors from around the world. Explore this bustling neighborhood where cultures collide and experiences abound. Experience the perfect blend of past and present in Seoul, where ancient palaces coexist with modern K-Culture trends. Ranked as the 8th most attractive city in the world, Seoul offers a vibrant mix of history, tradition, shopping, and cutting-edge technology.
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Itaewon-dong, Seoul, South Korea

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Bucket-list experiences

Discover Seoul Pass

Discover Seoul Pass

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★ 4.7 (8,781)
From S$ 48.39
Namsan Cable Car Weekdays Round trip Ticket

Namsan Cable Car Weekdays Round trip Ticket

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★ 4.7 (765)
S$ 14.00
S$ 14.50
Klook Pass Seoul

Klook Pass Seoul

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★ 4.7 (897)
From S$ 39.39
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Nami/Hanbok/Alpaca/Rail Bike/Petite France/Morning Calm Oen Day Tour

Nami/Hanbok/Alpaca/Rail Bike/Petite France/Morning Calm Oen Day Tour

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★ 4.7 (4,573)
From S$ 9.49
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Han River Sevit Island Yacht Experience (Pets allowed)

Han River Sevit Island Yacht Experience (Pets allowed)

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★ 4.9 (373)
S$ 21.79
Myeongdong Shooting Range

Myeongdong Shooting Range

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★ 4.6 (715)
S$ 94.79
S$ 96.75
O HUI&WHOO SPA Myeong-dong

O HUI&WHOO SPA Myeong-dong

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★ 4.5 (737)
From S$ 149.45
Myeong-dong Korea SPA & Massage Experience (By Wondertrip)

Myeong-dong Korea SPA & Massage Experience (By Wondertrip)

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★ 4.5 (143)
From S$ 79.70
Art de la peau Massage Shop in Myeongdong Seoul

Art de la peau Massage Shop in Myeongdong Seoul

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★ 4.8 (148)
From S$ 85.15
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Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

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★ 4.8 (97)
From S$ 38.39
Personal Color & Make up in Seoul Myeongdong
From S$ 125.75

Make it a getaway

Migliore Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Migliore Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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★ 4.1 (987)
From S$ 97.18
L7 MYEONGDONG BY LOTTE

L7 MYEONGDONG BY LOTTE

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★ 4.9 (917)
From S$ 224.22
Myeongdong MOM House

Myeongdong MOM House

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★ 3.9 (443)
From S$ 69.65
Itaewon Inn

Itaewon Inn

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★ 4.0 (32)
From S$ 45.24
S$ 45.72
Mohenic Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Mohenic Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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★ 3.8 (82)
From S$ 104.86
S$ 121.8
Namsan Forest Myeongdong Station

Namsan Forest Myeongdong Station

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★ 3.0 (18)
From S$ 38.61
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

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★ 4.4 (978)
From S$ 137.16
HOMES Stay Myeongdong

HOMES Stay Myeongdong

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★ 4.3 (222)
From S$ 132.98
Hotel Skypark Myeongdong I

Hotel Skypark Myeongdong I

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★ 4.1 (984)
From S$ 149.77
Pacific Hotel

Pacific Hotel

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★ 4.9 (979)
From S$ 146.96
Sejong Hotel

Sejong Hotel

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★ 4.0 (875)
From S$ 153.47
S$ 498.28
G3 Hotel Chungmuro

G3 Hotel Chungmuro

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★ 4.5 (226)
From S$ 170.94
S$ 240.6

Events with a lot of buzz

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

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From S$ 33.09
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Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

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★ 4.9 (921)
From S$ 52.15
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[THE MAN Alive : CHOICE] Musical Seoul Ticket

[THE MAN Alive : CHOICE] Musical Seoul Ticket

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★ 4.6 (202)
From S$ 44.69
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THE PAINTERS Season 2 : Show in Seoul

THE PAINTERS Season 2 : Show in Seoul

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★ 4.8 (1,530)
From S$ 38.69
S$ 48.39
CHEF Show - the next generation of BIBAP!

CHEF Show - the next generation of BIBAP!

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From S$ 33.85
S$ 48.39
K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

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★ 4.8 (33)
From S$ 23.25
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Saturday Gugak Concert Ticket

Saturday Gugak Concert Ticket

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★ 4.8 (182)
From S$ 7.75
S$ 9.69
Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket
S$ 31.95
S$ 48.39
Romance Drama "Beautiful Life" Ticket in Seoul
S$ 24.19
S$ 48.39
Korean Musical Bar in Seoul: ShowFilx

Korean Musical Bar in Seoul: ShowFilx

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★ 4.0 (5)
From S$ 10.65
S$ 20.35
STEP Musical Seoul Ticket

STEP Musical Seoul Ticket

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From S$ 19.35
S$ 38.69

Trouble-free transport

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

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★ 4.8 (8,499)
From S$ 117.05
Free 3GB eSIM for South Korea worth ₩9,300
Incheon Airport - Seoul Limousine Bus with OLIVE YOUNG Benefits

Incheon Airport - Seoul Limousine Bus with OLIVE YOUNG Benefits

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★ 4.1 (177)
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Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Nami Island/Alpaca World/K-drama tour

Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Nami Island/Alpaca World/K-drama tour

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From S$ 17.79
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Seoul car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
From S$ 61 /day
S$ 67.45
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Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do

Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do

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★ 4.8 (749)
From S$ 16.35
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Incheon International Airport - Seoul Shared Van
From S$ 23.35
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Incheon Airport - Seoul Gangnam COEX Limousine Bus

Incheon Airport - Seoul Gangnam COEX Limousine Bus

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★ 4.4 (9)
S$ 16.45
S$ 17.45
South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

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★ 4.7 (733)
S$ 9.69
S$ 14.50
EZL CARD | A prepaid card for Korea transportation and shopping
S$ 4.85
Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Legoland/ Everland/ Alpaca/ Nami Island

Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Legoland/ Everland/ Alpaca/ Nami Island

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★ 5.0 (4)
From S$ 145.15
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Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort

Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort

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★ 4.7 (18)
From S$ 278.10
S$ 328.89

All that's good & tasty

MAN JOK OH HYANG JOKBAL (City Hall Branch)

MAN JOK OH HYANG JOKBAL (City Hall Branch)

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★ 4.7 (1,082)
From S$ 36.75
Myth Jokbal in Myeongdong

Myth Jokbal in Myeongdong

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★ 4.4 (323)
From S$ 37.75
Sunmine Haengbok Gejang (Dongdaemun Branch)
From S$ 29.05
[Michelin Guide] Seoul Mugunghwa (Lotte Hotel Sogong Branch)
From S$ 188.65
Jihwaja in Seoul

Jihwaja in Seoul

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★ 4.5 (25)
From S$ 106.40
853 in Insadong

853 in Insadong

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★ 4.6 (75)
From S$ 69.65
Gomkuksizib (Myeongdong Branch)

Gomkuksizib (Myeongdong Branch)

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★ 4.0 (2)
From S$ 17.45
Seoul Bar Pass - Recommended Drink Spots and Benefit Package
S$ 1.95
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Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

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★ 4.4 (66)
S$ 8.70
S$ 8.99
Myeongdong Hanu Bang

Myeongdong Hanu Bang

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★ 3.9 (18)
From S$ 37.75
Myeongdongyanggwa Cafe in Myeongdong

Myeongdongyanggwa Cafe in Myeongdong

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★ 4.7 (12)
S$ 28.15
S$ 29.05

More to explore

Dongdaemun Discount Coupon in Seoul - Super PASS

Dongdaemun Discount Coupon in Seoul - Super PASS

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★ 4.5 (175)
Free
Seoul City Tour Bus Night View Course

Seoul City Tour Bus Night View Course

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★ 4.1 (689)
S$ 19.35
S$ 22.25
Seoul City Tour Bus Downtown Palace Namsan Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Seoul City Tour Bus Downtown Palace Namsan Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

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★ 4.5 (421)
S$ 16.45
S$ 19.35
Hyundai Duty Free Incheon Airport/Coex/Dongdaemun Store Voucher

Hyundai Duty Free Incheon Airport/Coex/Dongdaemun Store Voucher

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Shinsegae Duty Free Seoul/Busan/Incheon Airport Store Voucher

Shinsegae Duty Free Seoul/Busan/Incheon Airport Store Voucher

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★ 4.3 (93)
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Myeong-dong pass- Free gift and Special Vouchers with Shopping Guide

Myeong-dong pass- Free gift and Special Vouchers with Shopping Guide

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★ 4.2 (67)
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The Shilla Duty Free Seoul Store Voucher

The Shilla Duty Free Seoul Store Voucher

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★ 4.4 (39)
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Purchase Gift -  Zero Per Zero BAGGU at COEX in Seoul

Purchase Gift - Zero Per Zero BAGGU at COEX in Seoul

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★ 4.6 (14)
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Currency Exchange Rate Benefit Coupon - MoneyBox Gwangjang Market in Seoul

Currency Exchange Rate Benefit Coupon - MoneyBox Gwangjang Market in Seoul

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★ 5.0 (7)
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Personal shopping tour with Professional K-fashion Stylist in Seoul

Personal shopping tour with Professional K-fashion Stylist in Seoul

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★ 4.9 (20)
S$ 160.85
S$ 178.95
Seoul Gifts - Seoul My Soul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

Seoul Gifts - Seoul My Soul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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★ 4.7 (3)
From S$ 10.45
S$ 11.60
Seoul Gifts - Artistic Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

Seoul Gifts - Artistic Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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★ 5.0 (1)
From S$ 31.35
S$ 34.85

Why people love Itaewon-dong

4.9 /5
78K+ reviews
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Klook User
23 Sep
As a foreigner traveling during the Korean Holidays, this rail pass got me on the high-speed train in and out of Seoul hassle-free
YU *******
23 Sep
Budget hotel in Myeongdong. Why choose Migliore Hotel at a higher price but room in same building and same layout. Mohenic Hotel doesn't has a front desk at hotel lobby but a receptionist at 17/F. Housekeeping is nothing to complaint. Location is wonderful that so close to shops, restaurants, underground rails and airport bus.
DIVYAMBIKA **********
23 Sep
very easy and convenient 👌 would recommend. a very comfortable ride (luxury bus). couldnt find tix on other sites/or was expensive, so this was a good option
John *******************
23 Sep
I bought a 2 day pass and it was worth it. I was able to use it to go to Gyeongju and Busan, and then return to Seoul on the same day (visited one city per day). Booking of tickets or reservation of seats was relatively easy as long as you follow the instructions. I was able to reserve my seats even in just one day prior to my trip. Fortunately, they regularly update their site to show the available seats on their scheduled trips. I always choose KTX trains as they are the fastest. Once the seats are reserved, you only need to go the station, check for the designated platform of your train, hop in once it is already boarding time, take your chosen or assigned seat, and then relax. Very convenient travel. They even have charging ports, which was very handy in recharging your devices. This is really recommended if you intend to just visit any city in Korea (in KTX's network) and still return to Seoul on the same day.
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Allison *********
23 Sep
Highly recommended! Booking was a breeze and when we checked while in the terminal, schedules were real time. would definitely use this again in future South Korea travels.
Lu ******
23 Sep
Dongdaemun has modern outlets and duty-free shops, both of which are easy to visit. The discount coupon provided by Outlet can be discounted for 10,000 won, which is very cost-effective. This recommendation must be purchased.
Tiffany **
23 Sep
Definitely worth going on this tour. It was so much fun! Our tour guide, Lanson, was friendly and super organized!
Klook User
23 Sep
fun experience and makes a great personal gift. no need to know an exact size before attending as you can size your finger(s) whilst there to get a good fit. would love to do again sometime

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Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Hamilton Hotel

Located on Itaewon Street near Itaewon subway station, Hamilton Hotel is a popular landmark offering comfortable accommodations and easy access to the neighborhood's attractions.

Gyeongnidan Street

A multinational street in Itaewon, Gyeongnidan Street is lined with international restaurants, making it a culinary hotspot for visitors looking to explore diverse cuisines.

Homo Hill

Known as Seoul's gay village, Homo Hill in Itaewon is a vibrant and inclusive community where people can express themselves openly and enjoy the nightlife.

Cultural Fusion

Immerse yourself in a neighborhood shaped by its history of American soldiers, international travelers, and diverse migrant communities. Experience a melting pot of cultures and languages in every corner of Itaewon.

Historical Significance

From its origins as a residential area for Japanese colonialists to its transformation into a hub for American soldiers post-Korean War, Itaewon's history is rich and complex. Explore the remnants of its past while enjoying its modern vibrancy.

Local Cuisine

Itaewon is famous for its international dining options, offering a wide range of cuisines from around the world. Visitors can enjoy dishes from Great Britain, Germany, India, Italy, and more.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Seoul's rich history is reflected in its ancient palaces, traditional villages, and museums showcasing Korea's heritage.