Seocho-gu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Banpo Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Banpo Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Central City Shopping Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Central City Shopping Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Yangjae Citizens' Park
Explore the great outdoors at Yangjae Citizens' Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Gangnam-daero
Enjoy an outing to Gangnam-daero during your stay in Seoul. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
If Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seoul.
Seoul Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Seoul Arts Center during your stay in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Seocho-gu
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Shilla Stay Seocho Gangnam Station
The property is very clean and enough amenities and Very convenience.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Orakai Cheonggyesan Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Very good
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best place to be during Christmas holidays
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
My 4th stay at this hotel. Ideally located to walk to many sites but also 2 main subway lines are within a few minutes walk. Rooms are very well equipped including washing machine, LG steam cupboard and microwave. It’s my go to hotel when staying in Seoul
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The room was very dated and felt run down. The lighting was very dark. Was not worth the price and was overpriced for the state of the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seocho-gu
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.
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 Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office 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.
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.
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.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
