Gangbuk-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A red bridge over a body of water with high-rise buildings in the background.
A densely packed urban skyline with numerous high-rise buildings.
A snow-covered landscape with a frozen pond, bare trees, and a distant building on a hill.
A traditional pavilion with ornate roof and colorful decorations, situated by a calm lake with trees in the background.
A densely populated city with high-rise buildings and a mountain range in the background.

Stay near popular Gangbuk-gu attractions

Dream Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Dream Forest, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

NZ$68
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Picture 6 for Activity Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

NZ$92
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Suspension Bridge

Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge

NZ$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

NZ$115
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

NZ$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
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Our pick of the best Gangbuk-gu Hotel Deals

Lua Hotel

Lua Hotel

2 out of 5
34 Deongneung-ro 28-gil, Gangbuk-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$80 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$80
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are located ...
Lua Hotel
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$588 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$588
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Beautiful room. Incredible pool area (but unfortunately, it’s an extra fee which they don’t tell you until you see it on your bill - I didn’t like that. The breakfast buffet was wonderful."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$301 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$301
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,694 reviews)
"We stayed for almost 2 weeks on vacation from the United States. Make sure you purchase the breakfast, it is worth every penny! We had a wonderful time and referred to it as "home" while we were there."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$458 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$458
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,504 reviews)
"Clean the room and nice staff"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Lotte Hotel World
Glad Mapo

Glad Mapo

3.5 out of 5
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Mapo
The price is NZ$256 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$256
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay at the Glad Mapo hotel in Seoul. Hotel is ideally located, right next to Gongdoek station which made travelling around Seoul very easy. Room was perfect with walk in shower and plenty of space. Breakfast was good especially the Asian selection. Highly recommend a stay here, very reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Glad Mapo
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

3 out of 5
293, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$121 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$121
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,753 reviews)
"Tiny room for big guy"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
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Our guide on where to stay in Gangbuk-gu

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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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.

A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Bukchon Hanok Village. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

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