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.
Lotte World Tower
Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.
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 vibrant 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.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can learn more about the history of Seoul when you make a stop at a top site such as Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Activities
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Our pick of the best Gangdong-gu Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"The hotel is close to Myeongdong shopping street, Insadong, Coex Mall etc Centrally located to museums, palaces and temples"
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
"J’ai passé seulement une nuit au Grand Hyatt et je suis arrivée tard en soirée. Ainsi il est plus difficile d’avoir une opinion objective étant donné que n’ai fait que dormir sans utiliser les différents services. Par contre, le meilleur point en leur faveur est leur situation géographique près de ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
"Beautiful hotel. Front desk staff were so welcoming and helpful. Room was spacious and clean. Housekeeping did an amazing job of tidying the room and replacing towels, and other items daily as needed. A very nice touch was having a free water bottle in the fridge each day. Was definitely nice coming ..."
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Seoul Garden Hotel
"Staff were not helpfully. It was difficult to get any help."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
"Good"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Gangdong-gu
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.
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.
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.
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.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.
Gangdong-gu Travel Guide
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