Hotels in Jongno-5.6 ga-dong

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Dongdaemun Market Mall in Jongno-gu. Splash some more cash at Hyundai City Outlet, Doota Mall, and Migliore Mall.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park in Jongno-gu. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Namsan Mountain Park and Seoullo 7017, both nearby.

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Korea Museum of Modern Costume in Jongno-gu. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Seoul, you can easily walk to Seoul National University Hospital or Lock Museum.

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Doosan Art Center, one of the family attractions located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Seoul. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Doosan Art Center, you'll love Bukchon Traditional Culture Center and Sejong Cultural Center, both located nearby.