Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Gwangjin-gu
Gwangjin-gu
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Popular places to visit

Children's Grand Park

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.

Children's Grand Park

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.

Konkuk University

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.

Ttukseom Hangang Park

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.

Paradise Casino Walkerhill

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.

AX-Korea

Sejong University Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Sejong University Museum in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sejong University Museum

Activities

Jjimjilbang

Jjimjilbang (Korean Dry Spa)

NZ$18
Per adult
Jjimjilbang (Korean Dry Spa)
Guided Gyeonggido Bucheon Gimpo Day Tour

Guided Gyeonggido Bucheon Gimpo Night Tour

NZ$100
Per adult
Guided Gyeonggido Bucheon Gimpo Night Tour
Easy hike in Achasan next to river & Old temple with legend

Easy hike in Achasan next to river & Old temple with legend

NZ$95
Per adult
Easy hike in Achasan next to river & Old temple with legend
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

NZ$115
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

NZ$92
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Seoraksan

Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

NZ$134
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
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Our pick of the best Gwangjin-gu Hotel Deals

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$211 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,571 reviews)
"Really liked the space and amenities (free water is always a big plus) Location has a lot of local spots and great walkable options such as to the Market or to Lotte Departments Stores. Disliked that they did notngive complimentary razors or skincare unfortunately."

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$396 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$396
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location if you want to enjoy the panoramic view at the center mountain hill in Seoul. But not good access to the metro."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Grand Hyatt Seoul
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$215 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,156 reviews)
Golden Myeongdong experience
"Very clean hotel, prime location, excellent to just walk around"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$127 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,356 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$428 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$428
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,850 reviews)
"Beautifully updated clean room, professional and friendly staff, very good location, close to shopping center, traditional markets and restaurants. We’ll definitely come back on next trip :)"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel World
Lotte Hotel World
5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$392 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$392
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,051 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Lotte Hotel World
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu

Olympic Park showing a city, a high-rise building and landscape views

Songpa-gu

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Songpa-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Lotte World is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.

Songpa-gu
Samseong-dong which includes interior views

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.

Samseong-dong
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Jamsil-dong

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Jamsil-dong. Top attractions like Lotte World and Jamsil Baseball Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Samjeon Station or Jamsilsaenae Station to see more of the city.

Jamsil-dong
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Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bongeunsa Temple and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Gangnam-gu
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Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Gwanghui-dong

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