Yeoksam 1-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Yeoksam 1-dong
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 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.
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.
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 Yeoksam 1-dong Hotel Deals
Dormy Inn SEOUL Gangnam
"Overall an excellent stay, love the staffs and facility, very quiet, clean, lots of free snack and drinks, really appreciate it. Just no toothbrush and toothpaste (you can pay for it tho) and a 7-10 mins hike to the hotel which is a bit of a workout with 2 luggages."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam
"Amazing front desk staff. Friendly, kind, easy to communicate with, and do anything to make the stay more comfortable. Clean room. Great location!"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"All the above"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
"Best view in town!!"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Our guide on where to stay in Yeoksam 1-dong
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 Starfield COEX Mall and COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. 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.
