Yongsan-gu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
N Seoul Tower
This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.
Namsan Mountain Park
Walk amid this peaceful natural environment, ride a cable car and marvel at Seoul’s majestic skyline at this sprawling mountain park.
Itawon Street
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Itawon Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
National Museum of Korea
Marvel as natural light illuminates the galleries of this contemporary museum building, which houses thousands of ancient and valuable Korean objects.
War Memorial of Korea
Learn about the history of war in Korea, marvel at the vast range of military hardware on display and pay your respects to the many lives lost in war.
Yongsan Electronics Market
Discover a vast range of gadgets, check out some of the latest technology or haggle for a bargain in this trading hub for all things wired.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Top hotels in Yongsan-gu
Grand Hyatt Seoul
We were given the wrong room which was smaller than the one we booked. It was resolved after 1hr, probably because it was so busy as it was around 4pm around checking time. When we finally got the new room, the fridge was wobbly & had a hard time using it. The bathroom sink & tub had some rust around ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon
Room clean and smelling fresh everyday. Staff was super friendly and specifically the lady name Yuri, she’s very helpful, friendly and waving at us with her very big smiling every time she seeing us. Our first time here at the hotel but will not our last, great experience.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
Underground connection to Seoul Station is key.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
We really enjoyed our stay at the Botanik. We stayed for 13 nights and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it! Lovely staff, room was very clean and spacious and was regularly serviced with free bottled water also supplied on a daily basis. It’s located in a perfect position for exploring being very ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Our experience was really great and we olan to stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Quaint facilities (not derogatory. It's pretty average) Everything else was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yongsan-gu
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.
Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
Myeong-dong
Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Statue of Sejong the Great and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
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.
