Gangdong-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gangdong-gu
Popular places to visit
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Starfield COEX Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
N Seoul Tower
Wherever you are in Seoul, you'll usually be able to spot this landmark that offers superb views over the city.
Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This vast commercial district is a shopper's paradise with its many malls, boutiques and specialist shops sitting happily alongside traditional Korean market places.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
Activities
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Gangdong-gu Hotel Deals
Grand Hyatt Seoul
"Everything about our stay was amazing."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"The room had plenty of closet space. What I like the most is that there was a full washer and dryer. There 2 convenient stores, restaurants etc. Breakfast was very nice with an assortment of dishes"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"Amazing"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
"My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ..."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
"I like that they have a laundry room. Close to transportation and restaurants."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
"It was a very nice hotel, standard American size room with king size bed. The location was excellent, the airport bus was 5 mins walk."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gangdong-gu
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 COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
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 Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
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.
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Gangdong-gu Travel Guide
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