Songpa-gu Travel Guide
Seoul





Visit Songpa-gu
Popular places to visit

Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Lotte World Tower
Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Olympic Park
Go to “Olpark” in Seoul to visit a sports museum, attend a pop concert, watch South Korea’s top athletes perform or enjoy a long walk in its Eco Park.

Seoul Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Seoul Olympic Stadium during your trip to Seoul. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Lotte World Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Lotte World Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Catch an event at Jamsil Baseball Stadium during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
Top hotels in Songpa-gu

Lotte Hotel World
Courteous staff.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Signiel Seoul
Beutiful hotel, staff was very helpful..
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
Spacious and excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
What an excellent hotel! I thoroughly enjoyed staying here and highly recommend. Firstly, location is excellent – right next to City Hall Metro stop and a couple of minutes from the limo bus stop to the airport. Lots of convenience stores and eateries close by. Walkable to so many places. Secondly, ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
Clean, filtered water and coffee maker available in room which is convenient for longer stays.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

The Shilla Seoul
Staying on the executive floor give you access to exquisite food that you will not find in any other hotel executive lounge. You don’t even have to go to dinner at night after attending happy hour in the lounge. Everything is so elegant and the staff is so attentive. Best executive lounge ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Songpa-gu

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.

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.

Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center 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.

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.

Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
