Seongdong-gu Travel Guide
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Visit Seongdong-gu
Popular places to visit

Seoul Forest
Enjoy an escape from the city in one of Seoul’s largest urban green spaces, a sprawling riverside forest park with family attractions.

Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Ttukseom-ro
Ttukseom-ro is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and museums.
Hanyang University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Hanyang University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Cheonggyecheon Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cheonggyecheon Museum during your travels in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Hanyang University Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Hanyang University Museum during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do

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)

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Top hotels in Seongdong-gu

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Spacious and clean room, very central location. Great for our family of 4.
Reviewed on 2 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
Very nice
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Hotel was in a good area, near train station and near many restaurants. It is quiet at night and walkable distance to Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong area. Hotel room was quite big and washroom was a good size. There is also a gym and swimming pool.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Great hotel in a very convenient location. Cleaning staff was wonderful. My only complaint is about the lack of room service and that the only restaurant in the hotel that serves dinner is targeted towards their "muslim guests". Not everyone wants to eat at a middle eastern themed Halal ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Seoul Garden Hotel
We had to wait 2 hours for checkin. I know the check in time is 3 pm, but there are always some rooms that are ready earlier. Then at 3pm there were many people checking in at the same time. I liked the location. Airport limusine in front of the hotel for 18000 won. one washing machine and one dryer ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seongdong-gu

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.

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.

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.

Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Euljiro-dong
While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
