Apgujeong-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Apgujeong-dong
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket
Jeju: Western and Southern Sightseeing Day Tour
Top hotels in Apgujeong-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Very clean and spacious room. Nice location and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
"My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ..."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"Great location nice hotel as always"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"This will be our go-to hotel in Seoul moving-forward."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Seoul Garden Hotel
"Room was so clean"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
"5월 25일 투숙했던 이용객입니다. 전체적으로 신라스테이 브랜드에 기대했던 서비스 수준에 미치지 못해 실망스러웠습니다. 특히 26일 오전 9시경 프런트 데스크에 근무하던 직원과 조식 식당의 여성 직원의 접객 태도는 엉망이었습니다. 귀찮은듯한 불친절한 응대 때문에 아침부터 기분이 많이 상했네요. 서비스 교육이 다시 필요 해 보입니다. 반면, 26일 저녁 늦은시간 발렛 주차 서비스를 진행해 주신 직원분은 정말 친절하고 professional 하셔서 큰 위안이 되었습니다. 특정 직원들의 불친절함 때문에 호텔의 전체적인 이미지가 깎이는 ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Apgujeong-dong
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Samseong-dong
Travellers choose Samseong-dong for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station and check out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
