Visit Gwangjin-gu
Popular places to visit

Children's Grand Park
Meet the 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.

Lotte World
Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Namdaemun Market
This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.

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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.
Gwangjin-gu Hotel Deals

Grand Walkerhill Seoul
Reviewed on May 10, 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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Other neighborhoods around Gwangjin-gu

Seongsu-dong
If you're spending time in Seongsu-dong, check out sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.

Songpa-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Lotte World while getting to know Songpa-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.

Samseong-dong
Spend some time visiting places like Starfield COEX Mall while getting to know Samseong-dong, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station to see more of the area.

Gangnam-gu
Heavily concentrated wealth and high-end shopping areas like Apgujeong, COEX Mall, and Garosugil define this district. Explore Bongeun Temple and savor modern Korean cuisine at upscale restaurants near Park Hyatt Hotel.

Dongdaemun-gu
Home to the University of Seoul and bustling Cheongnyangni Station, Dongdaemun District offers a lively atmosphere with Gyeongdong Market's herbal medicine and agricultural delights. Explore cultural sites like King Sejong Memorial and Seonnongdan.

Yeoksam 1-dong
If you're spending time in Yeoksam 1-dong, check out sights like Kukkiwon or Teheranno and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
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- Konkuk University
- Ttukseom Hangang Park
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- Children's Grand Park
- AX-Korea
- Sejong University Museum
- Acha Mountain Fortress
- Hanareum Pro shop
- Lotte World
- Myeongdong Street
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Everland
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gwanghwamun
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Hongik University
- Seoul City Hall
- Olympic Park
- Korea University
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