Sam-dong Travel Guide
Uiwang
Popular places to visit
Korea Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Korea Railroad Museum during your trip to Uiwang. Take in the entertainment choices and mountain views in the area.
Baegun Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baegun Lake during your travels in Uiwang. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Naeson Takgoojang
Catch an event at Naeson Takgoojang during your trip to Uiwang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Top hotels in Sam-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Housekeeping is not doing good job of cleaning all of recycled bottles either not picking them up or pick up the wrong thing. They can go for many days not doing it. When they did, they are mistaking and trashing a pair of expensive Birkenstock shoes instead.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Property location is 10/10, which is the best part about this hotel. The rooms are extremely tiny, no amenities, the elevator is very slow and requires a long wait most of the time. The breakfast is on the 27th floor which provides nice views, but the selection isn’t great and the coffee machine ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The staff and kind helpful and friendly. Made a luxurious stay warm and homey
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Tokyo style hotel in Seoul. Positive: Very clean for the price. Negative: Lacks amenities. Mitigant: Buy your own toothbrush, toothpaste, beer, beer food. The front desk person will tell you to buy from the vending machine, but choices and prices are limited. I bought tooth paste & brush there, but ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Generally pretty good. BUt there are a few thing they can repair in the room.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
The hotel is in a very convenient and easy-to-find location. It’s right near Sigil Station on Line 5 — just take Exit 3, walk straight, then turn left, and you’ll see the hotel at the intersection. The breakfast was also quite good, especially the Korean-style options, which were very tasty. However, ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sam-dong
Bugok-dong
While you're in Bugok-dong, take in top sights like Korea Railroad Museum and jump on the metro at Uiwang Station to see more of the city.
I-dong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in I-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Anyang Benest Golf Course and Mr. Toilet House.
Gocheon-dong
Gocheon-dong might not have many top sights, but Anyang Benest Golf Course and Mr. Toilet House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wanggok-dong
Though Wanggok-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gwanggyosan Mountain and Mr. Toilet House.
Cheonggye-dong
While Cheonggye-dong isn't home to many top sights, Seoul Land and Seoul Grand Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
