Seocho-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Seocho-dong
Popular places to visit
Seoul Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Seoul Arts Center during your stay in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Samsung Leports Center
Catch an event at Samsung Leports Center during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
KEPCO Art Center
You can enjoy a show at KEPCO Art Center during your stay in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Hangaram Art Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Samsung D’Light
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Samsung D’Light in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Diplomatic History Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Diplomatic History Museum during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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
South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket
Jeju: Western and Southern Sightseeing Day Tour
Top hotels in Seocho-dong
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
UH FLAT THE SEOCHO
"Starting with the shower being dirty and trash not being cleared - noticed it later in the day after check in. The garbage was taken the next day and the shower needed another day to get cleaned! It was ridiculous! If you didn’t clean something before a new guest check in, it’s your responsibility ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"The rooms and bathrooms are large and clean. The breakfast has a wide variety of food options. Lots of restaurants around the hotel. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Shilla Seoul
"The gym is the best I’ve found in a hotel in Seoul. Proper squat rack if not a hexbar Completely ridiculous that you’re paying that price and you go downstairs and they tell you you can’t get a set at the buffet. Big red flag. The buffet is amazing. Their system is wack"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"Excellent location. Clean establishment. Will stay there again."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
"very nice location, helpful staff and clean rooms"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seocho-dong
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
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.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office 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.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Namsan Botanical Garden. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the 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.
