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.
Korea SGI Gangseo Cultural Center
Enjoy an outing to Korea SGI Gangseo Cultural Center during your stay 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.
Gangseo Bowling Center
You can take time to visit Gangseo Bowling Center during your travels to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
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
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Jeju: Western and Southern Sightseeing Day Tour
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Top hotels in Gangseo-gu
LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT
Great option to stay in the airport. Lots of dining options near by. Very friendly and professional staff.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Staffs are so wonderful and polite. Room has good view of Namsan Seoul tower. Amenities are a bit lacking. Bathroom definitely needs some works or refresh since it doesn’t have good enclosure and therefore water is leaking out when taking shower. Breakfast is good with lovely personnel.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
This hotel is not in Myeongdong which I liked. It is about 1km walk away from busy shopping area but very close to public transport and has many eating options nearby. The hotel suite was clean and spacious for central Seoul with washing machine and dryer. It has kitchen facilities but only had two ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
It’s an ok hotel. It’s clean and well located. Do I feel like it’s a four star, not really, more like a well maintained three star. If you’re looking for guests services and amenities this isn’t the place for you because there aren’t any. The elevators despite having three are extremely slow, in ...
Reviewed on 27 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 Hongdae Street, 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 Sejong Cultural Center and Gwanghwamun Square. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
