Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Gwangjin-gu
Popular places to visit
Children's Grand Park
Visit the native and exotic 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.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
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 vibrant area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
After visiting Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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 vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Lotte World Tower
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.
Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu
The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence
The room was amazing and the staff was outstanding.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best ever !
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Very clean and spacious room. Love the kitchen and the balcony. Convenient washer and dryer. They don’t provide toothbrush/toothpaste or laundry detergent but atleast they have 2 convenience stores nearby. Very close to a lot of popular shopping streets that are within 15-20 minute walking distance. ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The room was spotless and the staff was very kind and helpful! The hotel is right near great restaurants and a convenience store with easy and quick access to the subway or the bus station! I will definitely be coming back the next time I come to Korea!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Rooms where very clean and very quiet. Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The room was small but clean and comfortable. I really liked that the bathroom had a bidet. Housekeeping staff also provided water every day.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu
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.
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.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kimchi Museum and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
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.
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.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
