Seongdong-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pedestrian bridge with a view of modern glass buildings and lush green trees.
A fountain in a park with trees and buildings in the background.
A park with a dirt path, trees, and a cityscape in the background.
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Stay near popular Seongdong-gu attractions

A park with trees displaying autumn foliage.
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Seoul Forest

8.8/10 (20 reviews)
Enjoy an escape from the city in one of Seoul’s largest urban green spaces, a sprawling riverside forest park with family attractions.
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Activities

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

NZ$65
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

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

NZ$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
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$90
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

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

NZ$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

NZ$16
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
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Our pick of the best Seongdong-gu Hotel Deals

ONJAE STAY SEONGSU

ONJAE STAY SEONGSU

3 out of 5
45 Achasan-ro 7-gil, Seongdong-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$126 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$126
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located. Very functional and the amenities are great. However, our room had too much of a chemical smell. There are air refreshers everywhere. For my friend and myself it was too strong. The staff were lovely and helpful. Our room was on the 4th floor - making it quite the ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

ONJAE STAY SEONGSU
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$487 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$487
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
Lotte Hotel World
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$217 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$217
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (2,020 reviews)
"This is a great hotel! Perfect location."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

4 out of 5
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$221 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$221
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,297 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean, and they made the bed, & bought fresh towels, daily. The laundry was very useful & easy to use."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Hotel Gracery Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$141 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$141
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,739 reviews)
"Korean style Breakfast was good!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

3 out of 5
293, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$125 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$125
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
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Our guide on where to stay in Seongdong-gu

Find the best Seongdong-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Seongdong-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 modern urban plaza with a large, curved sculpture, tall buildings, and a reflective sphere.

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 restaurant with pink flowers and a 24-hour sign.

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 bustling street with traditional Korean architecture, modern buildings, and a crowd of people.
Photo by TM
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Jongno-gu

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

Seongdong-gu Travel Guide

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