Yeoksam 1-dong Travel Guide
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Visit Yeoksam 1-dong
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
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.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
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.
Namdaemun Market
This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Yeoksam 1-dong
Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam
It'a always good
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Dormy Inn SEOUL Gangnam
Great place to stay. Convenient location, clean place, and great staff.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam
staff are great and always friendly when you seek travel tips. Washroom a bit old but in a decent condition, no separate control for washroom ventilation, it only turns on when you sit on the toilet. but overall we enjoyed our stay very much, morning buffet is delicious, would definitely ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The Hotel is amazing! We stayed in a room with a full size fridge and wash tower. This allowed for great flexibility when it came to leftovers and washing clothes in our own time. The staff is great and the location is very good! With metro and bus stations at a very short walking distance. Will ...
Reviewed on 13 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
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Alright place to stay.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yeoksam 1-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.
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.
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.
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.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
