Yongsan-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

War Memorial of Korea featuring signage and modern architecture as well as a large group of people
Yongsan Park which includes a garden as well as a small group of people
War Memorial of Korea featuring a fountain and a pond
War Memorial of Korea featuring wild flowers, a park and a statue or sculpture
National Museum, Seoul, South Korea featuring flowers as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

N Seoul Tower featuring skyline, night scenes and a city

N Seoul Tower

4.5/5(54 reviews)

This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.

N Seoul Tower
Namsan Park, Seoul, South Korea which includes a garden and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people

Namsan Mountain Park

4.5/5(48 reviews)

Walk amid this peaceful natural environment, ride a cable car and marvel at Seoul’s majestic skyline at this sprawling mountain park.

Namsan Mountain Park
National Museum, Seoul, South Korea showing heritage elements and interior views as well as a small group of people

National Museum of Korea

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Marvel as natural light illuminates the galleries of this contemporary museum building, which houses thousands of ancient and valuable Korean objects.

National Museum of Korea
Itawon Street

Itawon Street

During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Itawon Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Itawon Street
War Memorial of Korea which includes interior views and art

War Memorial of Korea

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Learn about the history of war in Korea, marvel at the vast range of military hardware on display and pay your respects to the many lives lost in war.

War Memorial of Korea
Yongsan Electronics Market which includes interior views and shopping

Yongsan Electronics Market

Discover a vast range of gadgets, check out some of the latest technology or haggle for a bargain in this trading hub for all things wired.

Yongsan Electronics Market

Activities

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

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

AU$84
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket South Korea

AU$39
per adult
N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket South Korea
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$4
per traveller
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
The Hyundai Seoul

DIY Seoul Private Tour: Select 4 places you want to go

AU$280
per adult
DIY Seoul Private Tour: Select 4 places you want to go
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

AU$99
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
South Korea: N Seoul Tower

South Korea: N Seoul Tower

AU$28
per traveller
South Korea: N Seoul Tower
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Our pick of the best Yongsan-gu Hotel Deals

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$495 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$495
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Love the pool. But it was closed every time I wanted to swim. From 12 - 1:30pm every day."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

4 out of 5
366, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$180 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$180
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,373 reviews)
"Very clean, staffs are super friendly. Close to everywhere"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon

5 out of 5
23, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$258 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$258
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It was nice time to have vacation in summer."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

4 out of 5
95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$197 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$197
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City
Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

5 out of 5
95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$328 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$328
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Extremely nice hotel and room the neighborhood is a little sketchy though."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$215 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$215
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,577 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the property is safe and clean. I am very happy with this hotel and I’m certainly going back to this hotel again in the near future."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
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Other neighbourhoods around Yongsan-gu

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Itaewon-dong

If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Seoul Central Mosque. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.

Itaewon-dong
Namdaemun Market featuring markets, street scenes and a city

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong
Deoksugung Palace featuring a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Myeong-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

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

Jongno-gu
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(171 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Jung-gu

Yongsan-gu Travel Guide

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