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 vibrant 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 culturally rich area.

AX-Korea

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.

Sejong University Museum

Activities

Guided Gyeonggido Bucheon Gimpo Day Tour

Guided Gyeonggido Bucheon Gimpo Night Tour

NZ$107
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$121
per adult
Easy hike in Achasan next to river & Old temple with legend
Gyeonggi do Yangpyeong Day Tour

Gyeonggi do Yangpyeong Day Tour

NZ$89
per adult
Gyeonggi do Yangpyeong Day Tour
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

NZ$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

NZ$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option
Beauty Treatment

Seoul Beauty & Beyond Tour

NZ$428
per adult
Seoul Beauty & Beyond Tour
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Our pick of the best Gwangjin-gu Hotel Deals

The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence
The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence
4 out of 5
90, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$253 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$253
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It was amazing"

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
3 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$345 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$345
per night
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)
"Lots of dining options and very new facilities"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$175 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$175
per night
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Hyundai Premium Outlet ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
"비록 업그레이드는 안됬지만, 가장 고층의 좋은 뷰로 해주셨고, late check out을 2시로 해주셔서 좋았습니다."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$239 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$239
per night
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (2,355 reviews)
"This location is very walkable, with easy access to many nearby places and the airport bus stop."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
4.5 out of 5
52, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$259 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$259
per night
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"Overall this hotel is great. Clean and easy to find. Located at Meyongdong which is close to lots of shopping areas. I would like to specially thank Luna and Rachael at reception. They are great staff whom you can reach out for questions, very nice and professional. Will definitely come back to the ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
Lotte Hotel World
Lotte Hotel World
5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$381 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$381
per night
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,156 reviews)
"We enjoyed our time here. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and the facilities were clean and well maintained. The breakfast was very nice!"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

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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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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 Starfield COEX Mall and Bongeunsa Temple. 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
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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.

Yeoksam 1-dong
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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