Gangseo-gu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
LG Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at LG Arts Centre on your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Seoul Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Seoul. Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.
Gangseo Hangang Park
After visiting Gangseo Hangang Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.
National Aviation Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Aviation Museum in Seoul. Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.
Heojun Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Heojun Museum during your travels in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Jeju: Western and Southern Sightseeing Day Tour
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Top hotels in Gangseo-gu
LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT
"For a one night airport stay, this did the job perfectly. Very close to the airport - we arrived late so couldn't walk via the mall, but it was less than 5 minutes walk overground and step free. As other reviewers have expressed worry about this access from outdoors, let me tell you how you reach ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
"The room was kept clean and the hotel was beautiful, staff were very helpful with needs and checking in."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
"Too many tourists make the hotel/lobby/restaurants crowded."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Love everything about this place."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"My family had a terrible experience at the swimming pool. If you are a single parent and your child is of the opposite gender and over 36 months, they are not allowed to enter the changing rooms with you. We discovered this the hard way. The receptionist let my sister enter with her two boys (6 & ..."
Reviewed on 31 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
Other neighbourhoods around Gangseo-gu
Mapo-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Mangwon Market while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
