Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide

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Gwangjin-gu
Gwangjin-gu
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Popular places to visit

Children's Grand Park

Children's Grand Park

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Children's Grand Park home during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Children's Grand Park

Konkuk University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Konkuk University during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Konkuk University

Ttukseom Hangang Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ttukseom Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ttukseom Hangang Park

Paradise Casino Walkerhill

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Paradise Casino Walkerhill during your time in Seoul? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Paradise Casino Walkerhill

AX-Korea

You can enjoy a show at AX-Korea on your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

AX-Korea

Sejong University Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sejong University Museum in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Sejong University Museum

Things to do

Gyeonggi do Yangpyeong Day Tour

Gyeonggi do Yangpyeong Day Tour

Rp809.750
per adult
Gyeonggi do Yangpyeong Day Tour
Guided Gyeonggido Bucheon Gimpo Day Tour

Guided Gyeonggido Bucheon Gimpo Night Tour

Rp971.700
per adult
Guided Gyeonggido Bucheon Gimpo Night Tour
Kayaking

Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) and Kayak Activities in Han River

Rp534.435
per adult
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) and Kayak Activities in Han River
Seoul : E-foiling & Windsurfing Experiences

Seoul : Efoil & Windsurf Experiences in Han River

Rp1.943.400
per adult
Seoul : Efoil & Windsurf Experiences in Han River
Han River Urban Nature Bike Tour in Seoul

Seoul Urban Nature Bike Tour along Han River

Rp761.165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Urban Nature Bike Tour along Han River
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

Rp890.725
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
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Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu

Grand Walkerhill Seoul

Grand Walkerhill Seoul

5 out of 5
177 Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
The price is Rp1.995.613 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.995.613
Rp2.414.687 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Older hotel. Location is isolated."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Grand Walkerhill Seoul
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is Rp2.081.352 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp2.081.352
Rp2.289.487 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,608 reviews)
"It’s literally 1 min from the subway station. And so easy to go anywhere! Great location!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is Rp2.436.987 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.436.987
Rp2.680.686 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,848 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel, attentive, friendly and very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is Rp1.284.984 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp1.284.984
Rp1.413.482 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,638 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the theme room with the Line friends. So cute! The room was spacious. The hotel is close to Myeongdong."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is Rp1.252.863 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.252.863
Rp1.378.149 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Good service by the staff to assign room away from construction noise. Good location for food and transport to malls and airport."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is Rp1.272.134 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.272.134
Rp1.399.347 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,683 reviews)
"I like it alot"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu

Seoul Forest which includes a park and a city

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.

Seongsu-dong
Olympic Park showing a city, a high-rise building and landscape views

Songpa-gu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Songpa-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Lotte World is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.

Songpa-gu
Samseong-dong which includes interior views

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 Starfield COEX Mall.

Samseong-dong
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Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Starfield COEX Mall and Bongeunsa Temple. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Gangnam-gu
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Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

Dongdaemun-gu
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Yeoksam 1-dong

While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheranno, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.

Yeoksam 1-dong

Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide