Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
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 culturally rich 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 vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Sejong University Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sejong University Museum in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit 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 Gwangjin-gu
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Location was excellent. One block from "The Stream" running thru Seoul which we found provided a nice short cut to various sites around Seoul. Staff was excellent. They were attentive and helpful. The Hotel had an excellent morning breakfast that you can include when you reserve a room or you can ..."
Reviewed on 28 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 필요해 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 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.
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.
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.
