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
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.
Namdaemun Market
For all kinds of clothing and food at bargain prices, a trip to Seoul's oldest and largest traditional market is a must-visit.
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Small Group Tour to DMZ, Susp.Bridge&NKorea M. with Hotel Pickup
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Our pick of the best Gangdong-gu Hotel Deals
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Breakfast and clean room
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Our experience was really great and we olan to stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
We were given the wrong room which was smaller than the one we booked. It was resolved after 1hr, probably because it was so busy as it was around 4pm around checking time. When we finally got the new room, the fridge was wobbly & had a hard time using it. The bathroom sink & tub had some rust around ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Quaint facilities (not derogatory. It's pretty average) Everything else was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Clean room, perfect location
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Location is 5 minutes walk from Singil Station. Rooms are small but not a problem. Best of all is their breakfast! Great food choices and lots of tables.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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 Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. 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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