Top 10shopSeoul

Top 10 Best Places to Shop in Seoul

Discover the best places to shop in Seoul.

Updated January 21, 2026

All-Time Best

1.

Myeongdong

Myeongdong
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Seoul's premier shopping district famous for K-beauty products, Korean cosmetics, and trendy fashion. Streets lined with flagship stores of major Korean beauty brands and international retailers.

Highlights

  • K-beauty flagship stores
  • Korean cosmetics
  • Street food vendors
  • Fashion boutiques
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K-beauty flagship storesKorean cosmeticsStreet food vendors
2.

Gangnam District

Gangnam District
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Upscale neighborhood known for luxury shopping, high-end fashion boutiques, and premium department stores. The heart of Seoul's affluent lifestyle and designer brand shopping.

Highlights

  • Designer boutiques
  • Luxury brands
  • High-end dining
  • Premium department stores
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Designer boutiquesLuxury brandsHigh-end dining
3.

Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun Market
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Massive 24-hour fashion and shopping complex with over 30,000 shops. Known for wholesale fashion, fabrics, and late-night shopping experiences in towering retail buildings.

Highlights

  • 24-hour shopping
  • Wholesale fashion
  • Fabric markets
  • Modern shopping malls
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24-hour shoppingWholesale fashionFabric markets
4.

Insadong

Insadong
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Traditional cultural district famous for Korean crafts, antiques, art galleries, and traditional tea houses. The go-to destination for authentic Korean souvenirs and handmade goods.

Highlights

  • Korean pottery
  • Traditional art
  • Antique shops
  • Handmade crafts
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Korean potteryTraditional artAntique shops
5.

Hongdae

Hongdae
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Trendy youth-oriented neighborhood near Hongik University known for indie fashion, streetwear, vintage shops, and artistic boutiques. Hub of Seoul's underground fashion and music scene.

Highlights

  • Indie fashion
  • Streetwear
  • Vintage clothing
  • K-pop merchandise
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Indie fashionStreetwearVintage clothing
6.

Lotte Department Store

Lotte Department Store
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Korea's largest department store chain offering premium shopping experience with luxury brands, Korean designers, and duty-free shopping. Multiple locations including the iconic Myeongdong flagship.

Highlights

  • Luxury brands
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Korean designers
  • Gourmet food hall
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Luxury brandsDuty-free shoppingKorean designers
7.

Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market
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Korea's oldest and largest traditional market dating back to 1414. Offers everything from clothing and accessories to kitchenware, food, and imported goods at bargain prices.

Highlights

  • Bargain shopping
  • Korean food
  • Kitchenware
  • Wholesale goods
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Bargain shoppingKorean foodKitchenware
8.

COEX Mall

COEX Mall
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Asia's largest underground shopping mall featuring over 250 stores, Starfield Library, aquarium, and entertainment facilities. A complete lifestyle and shopping destination in Gangnam.

Highlights

  • Starfield Library
  • COEX Aquarium
  • K-pop stores
  • Entertainment complex
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Starfield LibraryCOEX AquariumK-pop stores
9.

Garosu-gil

Garosu-gil
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Tree-lined street in Sinsa-dong known for upscale boutiques, designer shops, trendy cafes, and Korean fashion brands. Popular destination for fashion-forward shoppers and Instagram spots.

Highlights

  • Korean designer brands
  • Concept stores
  • Trendy cafes
  • Fashion boutiques
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Korean designer brandsConcept storesTrendy cafes
10.

Bukchon Hanok Village Crafts

Bukchon Hanok Village Crafts
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Artisan shops nestled among traditional Korean hanok houses offering handcrafted goods, traditional Korean crafts, hanji paper products, and unique cultural souvenirs.

Highlights

  • Hanji paper crafts
  • Traditional accessories
  • Handmade jewelry
  • Cultural souvenirs
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Hanji paper craftsTraditional accessoriesHandmade jewelry