Visit Gwangjin-gu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Paradise Casino Walkerhill
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Paradise Casino Walkerhill during your time in Seoul? Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Ttukseom Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ttukseom Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Sejong University Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sejong University Museum in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu
Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole
모든 것이 청결하고 직원분들 응대가 노무 좋았습니다.
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room and accommodating staff.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Hotel was conveniently located, suite was spacious and pleasing, checking in and out was a breeze and staff were polite and prompt. However, due to yhe woody nature of the bathroom, it emitted some odor after the 3rd day of my 5-night stay. Brownie points for having netflix available for the ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The room is very spacious. Great for family with kids. Very clean. Washing machine n dryer are extra useful especially during winter periods. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Seoul
It was as expected. Easy check in process and free lockers to store your stuff upon on check out.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu
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.
Songpa-gu
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.
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.
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.
Dongdaemun-gu
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.
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.
Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide
- Konkuk University
- Paradise Casino Walkerhill
- AX-Korea
- Ttukseom Hangang Park
- Sejong University Museum
- Acha Mountain Fortress
- J-Bug
- Lotte World Tower
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Namdaemun Market
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Hongik University
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Korea University
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
Hotels Near Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Gangnam-gu Hotels
- Dongdaemun-gu Hotels
- Songpa-gu Hotels
- Seongsu-dong Hotels
- Jamsil-dong Hotels
- Seongdong-gu Hotels
- Gangdong-gu Hotels
- Seongsu 2-ga 1-dong Hotels
- Jungnang-gu Hotels
- Hwayang-dong Hotels
- Jamsil 2-dong Hotels
- Jayang-dong Hotels
- Gwangjang-dong Hotels
- Jayang 4-dong Hotels
- Jayang 3-dong Hotels
- Jangan-dong Hotels
- Sincheon-dong Hotels
- Gunja-dong Hotels
- Gueui-dong Hotels
- Guui 3-dong Hotels
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