Short answer: you can buy a suitcase in Myeongdong at Lotte Department Store (brand-name cases, store hours 10:30–20:00) or at street-level shops, or you can skip the walk entirely and have a new hard-shell case delivered to your Myeongdong hotel within 2 hours from $89, delivery included. Order on WhatsApp (+82 10-8428-0521) any time — we are open 24/7, 365 days.
Myeongdong is where most visitors realise their suitcase is too small — usually after an Olive Young run. Here is how the three realistic options compare.
Option 1: Lotte Department Store, Myeongdong
The main branch is at 81 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, a one-minute walk from Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station Exit 7, open 10:30–20:00 (NOL store listing). This is where you find international brands with warranties. Expect department-store pricing: our suitcase prices in Korea guide puts branded department-store cases at roughly ₩200,000–600,000+.
Best for: travelers who want a specific brand and have time before 20:00. Downside: closes early, highest prices, and you wheel it back through the crowds.
Option 2: Street-level shops around Myeongdong
Myeongdong’s shopping streets are dominated by cosmetics and fashion; luggage is a side item in a handful of general stores. Selection is thin, prices are rarely displayed, and you should check wheels, zipper and handle in the shop because there is no return from the airport. We do not publish stall prices we have not verified; the buying luggage in Korea guide has a quality checklist you can use on the spot.
Option 3: Hotel delivery within 2 hours
Our stock sits in Dongdaemun, Seoul’s luggage district, and we deliver to every Myeongdong hotel and guesthouse 24/7, 365 days. You keep shopping; the case waits at your front desk.
| Lotte Department Store | Street shops | Hotel delivery (us) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₩200,000–600,000+ (brands) | Varies, ask | $89 / $98 / $119 fixed (ABS / polycarbonate / aluminium, any size 20″–32″) |
| Hours | 10:30–20:00 | Varies | 24/7, 365 days |
| Time cost | 1–2 h plus the walk back | 30–60 min | 0 — delivered to front desk |
| Quality check | Brand warranty | Do it yourself | Hand-checked before delivery |
| Payment | Cards | Often cash | Foreign cards, payment link |
Our prices are fixed and include delivery. For the wider Seoul market (Daiso, market stalls, department stores) see our suitcase prices in Korea guide; we only quote figures we have checked ourselves.
Which size do Myeongdong shoppers actually need?
- 20″ carry-on (from $89): enough for one Olive Young haul if your checked bag has room.
- 24″ (from $89): the case most shopping-overflow customers pick; fits under a 23 kg allowance when packed with cosmetics and clothes.
- 24″ premium shell ($98 polycarbonate / $119 aluminium): for ceramics, skincare glass and gifts.
Before you buy a second case, check your airline: Korean Air economy on most international routes includes one free 23 kg bag within 158 cm (Trip.com), while Korean low-cost carriers typically include 15 kg (Trip.com LCC guide). Our excess baggage fee calculator shows whether a second suitcase beats the overweight fee.
Tips before you buy in Myeongdong
- Department stores close at 20:00; if you are still shopping at 21:00, delivery is the only same-night option.
- Ask your hotel front desk whether they accept deliveries for guests — almost all Myeongdong hotels do.
- Keep receipts for tax refund eligibility; see our Korea luggage FAQ.
FAQ
Where can I buy a suitcase in Myeongdong?
Lotte Department Store (Myeongdong main branch, 10:30–20:00) sells brand-name luggage, a few street shops carry basic cases, and Unboxing Korea delivers hard-shell suitcases to Myeongdong hotels within 2 hours from $89.
How much is a suitcase in Myeongdong?
Department-store brands run roughly ₩200,000–600,000+. Delivered fixed-price cases are $89 (ABS), $98 (polycarbonate) and $119 (aluminium), any size from 20-inch to 32-inch, delivery included.
Can I get a suitcase delivered to my Myeongdong hotel at night?
Yes. Delivery runs 24/7, 365 days — order any time and it arrives within 2 hours.
Is Myeongdong or Dongdaemun better for buying luggage?
Dongdaemun has far more luggage shops and lower prices; Myeongdong is convenient but limited. Hotel delivery brings Dongdaemun stock to your Myeongdong hotel without the trip.
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▶ Get a suitcase delivered to your Myeongdong hotel · WhatsApp: +82 10-8428-0521
Prices by material, any size 20″–32″: ABS $89 · polycarbonate $98 · aluminium $119, delivery included. Open 24/7, 365 days — order any time and it reaches your Seoul hotel within 2 hours.
