Samseong-dong Travel Guide
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Visit Samseong-dong
Popular places to visit
Starfield COEX Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Starfield COEX Mall. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Bongeunsa Temple
After visiting Bongeunsa Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs
Explore the great outdoors at Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Kimchi Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kimchi Museum during your travels in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Top hotels in Samseong-dong
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
The room was expected to be small but it was very small and definitely needs some updates. Air purifier made loud noise and shower is very slippery. (It had "Slippery Floor" notice on the wall but that was it...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas by IHG
Excellent
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Oakwood Premier Coex Center
Rooms are very nice and spacious, food options are great, and the hotel is above and next to the Coex mall with so many shopping options. It is a very nice hotel in a perfect part of Gangnam-gu and the staff is very nice and professional.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Shilla Stay Samsung COEX Center
It was a good stay with clean facility, nice rooftop bar, though very limited items, and closed too early, pretty wasteful to have an outdoor facility could be used during the day. The BF is decently priced $17pp much less than most of the hotels in the similar areas. The location is good, conveniently ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Westin Seoul Parnas
Wellness focus. Shopping and dining.next door. Casino connected to it. Weather proof stay
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
We really enjoyed our two-week stay at Hotel The Botanik in Seoul. We had a suite, and it was spacious, with two walk-in closets. It also had a refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven, stove, washer/dryer, and even an interesting clothing "refresher." The bathroom was a good size, and the shower was ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Samseong-dong
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
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.
Songpa-gu
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.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
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.
