Gwanak-gu Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Seoul National University

Seoul National University

4/5(7 reviews)

Explore the campus of Seoul National University during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Seoul National University
Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(66 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets

Namdaemun Market

4/5(75 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Namdaemun Market, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Namdaemun Market
Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(122 reviews)

Gyeongbokgung Palace is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Lotte World Tower is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lotte World Tower

Top hotels in Gwanak-gu

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.564.507 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
4.564.507 ₫
5.020.958 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (344 reviews)
"Beautiful room with luxurious bathroom and kitchen area. Loved the extra touches such as the shoe rack, full size refrigerator with free water daily, and the air dresser. Did not like the fact that the second bedroom did not have a door or even a small closet."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 2.241.031 ₫ per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
2.241.031 ₫
2.465.134 ₫ total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,545 reviews)
"Fantastic breakfast buffet Huge shower with rain head Corner suites a little larger"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The Shilla Seoul
The Shilla Seoul
5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 7.210.517 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
7.210.517 ₫
7.931.569 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The Shilla is a luxurious stay and the rooms are fantastic and facilities looked great albeit I did not get a chance to use them during my stay. The downside is the need to pay to access the outdoor pool and how there were several membership areas that meant guests did not have access to."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

The Shilla Seoul
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
The price is 3.112.039 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
3.112.039 ₫
3.423.243 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staffs, spacious and clean room. I am now a regular customer."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 3.274.006 ₫ per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
3.274.006 ₫
3.601.407 ₫ total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,539 reviews)
"The staff helped us find a very good restaurant for dinner."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is 2.048.055 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
2.048.055 ₫
2.252.860 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,633 reviews)
"Located in the heart of K-Culture. Lots of dining options available at the walking range."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwanak-gu

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Yeongdeungpo-gu

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.

Yeongdeungpo-gu
Seocho-gu featuring modern architecture, a river or creek and a bridge

Seocho-gu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Seocho-gu
War Memorial of Korea featuring signage and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Yongsan-gu

4/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Yongsan-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
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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.

Itaewon-dong
Hongdae which includes outdoor art, street scenes and a city

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Hongdae

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