Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gwangjin-gu
Gwangjin-gu
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Popular places to visit

Children's Grand Park

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 vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Children's Grand Park

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.

Konkuk University

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.

Ttukseom Hangang Park

Paradise Casino Walkerhill

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Paradise Casino Walkerhill during your time in Seoul? Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Paradise Casino Walkerhill

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.

AX-Korea

Sejong University Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sejong University Museum in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Sejong University Museum

Activities

Easy hike in Achasan next to river & Old temple with legend

Easy hike in Achasan next to river & Old temple with legend

AU$108
per adult
Easy hike in Achasan next to river & Old temple with legend
Korean DMZ Tour with Expert Tour Guide from Seoul - No shopping

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

AU$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

AU$125
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)

AU$90
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

AU$65
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

AU$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option
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Our pick of the best Gwangjin-gu Hotel Deals

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 AU$243 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
"Very convenient location close to train stations and shuttle bus stop. Very clean interior. One thing I would like to suggest is to add shower curtain for the bath. Ovreall, I would come back and stay in this hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$160 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (853 reviews)
"It is accessible to transports, good location, clean, amazing staff and restaurants in the building."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$167 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Hyundai Premium Outlet ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
"Breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$226 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,384 reviews)
"Walking distance to the major activities."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$378 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$378
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful views of seoul , great hotel clean and great staff"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
3 out of 5
293, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$102 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$102
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,600 reviews)
"Very convenient and affordable"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu

Olympic Park showing a city, a high-rise building and landscape views

Songpa-gu

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Songpa-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Lotte World is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.

Songpa-gu
Samseong-dong which includes interior views

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 Bongeunsa Temple.

Samseong-dong
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Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bongeunsa Temple and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Gangnam-gu
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Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Dongdaemun-gu
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Yeoksam 1-dong

While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheranno, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.

Yeoksam 1-dong
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Gwanghui-dong

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