Gwangjin-gu
Seoul
Visit Gwangjin-gu
Popular places to visit
Children's Grand Park
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Children's Grand Park home during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Konkuk University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Konkuk University during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Paradise Casino Walkerhill
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Paradise Casino Walkerhill during your time in Seoul? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ttukseom Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ttukseom Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
AX-Korea
You can enjoy a show at AX-Korea on your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Sejong University Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sejong University Museum in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Hitel located in very convenient area, but staff is ok, not as friendly like other hotels. Good location, 10 mins uber to Myeongdong or 25 mins walk.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The property is well located in the Myeodong area. Subway is like 5 mins walk. Lots of places to eat around the area. Quite convenient. The hotel is clean and modern. Room is comfortable. Room size is sufficient. I would come back again.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best hotel in Korea
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
No complaints with the staff as they were very friendly and professional. They were also good at English. The room was clean, but the hallways and bathroom had a sewage smell. There was continuous drainage noise from the next room that was loud. It woke me up at 2 in the morning because it got louder ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Pros: Generally a nice stay with clean rooms. Staff were kind and helpful. Luggage storage in the lobby was awesome because they had lockers. Cons: Pillows were a bit hard and the drain made a lot of noise (mildly disruptive while sleeping). Lots of options for breakfast but the food was a little ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Location was convenient enough to several major attractions. Room was clean, everything functioning as expected. Great water pressure for shower.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
