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 culturally rich area.
Ttukseom Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ttukseom Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Kind staff, great location, clean and spacious room.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Shilla Seoul
We loved our stay. If there were any complaints, it was that we could not stay longer.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
The best experience ever for us in South Korea! Highly recommend and will visit again!
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Loved the room. Close to subway. Great staff. There is construction in the area so it's not a great view but that didnt affect our stay and we will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Staff were all very kind. Location is amazing, walkable to many places. Was very quiet and clean as well.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
excellent service, gym and tennis center keep me returning
Reviewed on 25 Oct 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.
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 Starfield COEX Mall.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Starfield COEX Mall and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. 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 Teheranno, 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.
Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide
- Konkuk University
- Ttukseom Hangang Park
- Paradise Casino Walkerhill
- AX-Korea
- Sejong University Museum
- Acha Mountain Fortress
- J-Bug
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Hongik University
- Olympic Park
- Korea University
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