Sam-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Korea Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Korea Railroad Museum during your trip to Uiwang. Take in the entertainment choices and mountain views in the area.
Naeson Takgoojang
Catch an event at Naeson Takgoojang during your trip to Uiwang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Cheonggyesa Temple
Find out about the history of Uiwang when you spend time at Cheonggyesa Temple. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Activities
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
Seoul: Kpop Dance Class Including Video Shooting & Editing
From Seoul: Defector Talk & DMZ Highlights – A Rare Human Story
Our pick of the best Sam-dong Hotel Deals
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Other than a long check in, everything was spectacular.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The room was amazingly spacious with all amenities provided. There was also a private washing machine. The staff treated our belongings with care and were very friendly. The hotel was also close to many restaurants and eats, and a 20min walk to Myeongdong shopping street (also very accessible to ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Staff was very friendly, room was very clean and had a great view of the city and mountains. Bed was so comfortable and cozy. The heated floors were a great addition too for the winter nights. Great location about 4-5 minute walk to several trains stops! Would highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Una buena habitación, buen baño, todo muy limpio, excelente ubicación
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Yes. Staffs were very warm. Everthing was good. Satisfied.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sam-dong
Bugok-dong
While you're in Bugok-dong, take in top sights like Korea Railroad Museum and jump on the metro at Uiwang Station to see more of the city.
I-dong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in I-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Mr. Toilet House and Korea Railroad Museum.
Gocheon-dong
Gocheon-dong might not have many top sights, but Mr. Toilet House and Pyeongchon Art Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wanggok-dong
Though Wanggok-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mr. Toilet House and Gwanggyosan Mountain.
Cheonggye-dong
While Cheonggye-dong isn't home to many top sights, Seoul Land and Seoul Grand Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
