Title: Gwangjang-dong Travel Guide: Best of Gwangjang-dong, Seoul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gwangjang-dong](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangjang-Dong-Seoul-Hotels.0-n553248635976007813-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gwangjang-dong Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gwangjang-Dong.d553248635976007813.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gwangjang-dong Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangjang-Dong.d553248635976007813.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gwangjang-dong Travel Guide ## Seoul ![잠실철교](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007813/833ae1c2-c5e2-4822-ad32-375efd78120b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![잠실철교](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007813/833ae1c2-c5e2-4822-ad32-375efd78120b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gwangjang-dong Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Seoul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul.dx178308) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Myeongdong shopping street at night in Seoul. Seoul, South Korea, 2015.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974882735/59891133-120b-4437-ab1e-cf7f7503ac14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Myeongdong-Street-Myeong-dong.d553248635974882735.Attraction) ![Scenic park at downtown of Seoul, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080035/d33882ed-5027-425f-8098-6cfc879a949d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lotte-World-Songpa-gu.d6080035.Attraction) ![Dongdaemun Market showing street scenes, markets and nightlife](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080017/dc1543a2-894f-4636-bdd7-977d929eab4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dongdaemun History and Culture Park 4.5/5(83 reviews) This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dongdaemun-History-And-Culture-Park-Jung-gu.d6080017.Attraction) ![COEX Convention and Exhibition Center featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080015/040b6413-72b3-4bba-95b6-b6d7892a6beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### COEX Convention and Exhibition Center 4/5(39 reviews) You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam. [](https://expedia.co.uk/COEX-Convention-And-Exhibition-Center-Gangnam-gu.d6080015.Attraction) ![Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621594534921/8be16b24-26f7-46f5-b55d-9ef147eb9201.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lotte World Tower 4.5/5(22 reviews) Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lotte-World-Tower-Songpa-gu.d553248621594534921.Attraction) ![Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080055/da6fc738-0ec2-458a-93a2-834ccc25d30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Namdaemun Market 4/5(75 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Namdaemun-Market-Jung-gu.d6080055.Attraction) ### Things to do ![GyeongBokGung Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307525/72e6026f-a9ad-4fd2-8939-048158d03d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up) £42 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-royal-palace-and-seoul-city-tour-hotel-pick-up.a1307525.activity-details) ![Suspension Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1316570/2b4bc7ae-4236-405c-9942-3c25b3cdfade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-dmz-tour-with-red-suspbridge-north-korea-museum.a1316570.activity-details) ![Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768466/32b2fc2d-08cb-488c-9bd9-01537028bd1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge, North Korea View £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seoul-dmz-with-optional-suspension-bridge.a4768466.activity-details) ![Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2139052/77de396a-e806-4c6a-b21a-ea29a2ea688f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower) £22 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-seoul-city-tour-gyeongbokgung-palace.a2139052.activity-details) ![Changgyeonggung Royal Palce_ Seoul Night Tour_PLK Travel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2471005/a6a4a69a-f8ee-4351-a099-df2b43d18e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park) £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seoul-night-tour-gwangjang-market.a2471005.activity-details) ![Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1325069/dd1ca550-bf87-4deb-b9c5-2c170539e6b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge £35 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/signature-dmz-tour-exclusive-nk-defector-talk-suspension-bridge.a1325069.activity-details) [See all activities in Seoul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Seoul.d178308.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Gwangjang-dong ![HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110880000/110879300/110879232/4021b2f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG 23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul £109 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,145 reviews) Very clean and modern hotel. Staff were excellent as well as the amenities. Loved having a washer and dryer in our room, it made the long trip we had much more comfortable and homey. Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=110879232&PinnedHotelID=110879232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007813) ![LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12615800/12615733/d8879f86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG 362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £110 16 Mar - 17 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,957 reviews) Near Myeong-dong2-ga, very clean, nice and comfortable Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=12615733&PinnedHotelID=12615733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007813) ![Grand Hyatt Seoul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21727/e8c93786_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Seoul 322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul £198 19 Mar - 20 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=21727&PinnedHotelID=21727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007813) ![ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21520000/21518500/21518483/f17f6aa3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun 36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul £137 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,356 reviews) It was a great hotel. The rooms were spacious and modern. The location was perfect. The staff were very friendly and professional. One issue is that the shower/bath design is quite weird. It is very slippery, especially when getting in or out. I actually fell and bruised my arm when trying to get ... Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=21518483&PinnedHotelID=21518483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007813) ![Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27800000/27793700/27793623/71d01134_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam 323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul Fully refundable £56 16 Mar - 17 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,810 reviews) Nice Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=27793623&PinnedHotelID=27793623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007813) ![Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15530000/15528600/15528590/7e6370e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong 15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul £99 18 Mar - 19 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,030 reviews) Clean room, good location Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=15528590&PinnedHotelID=15528590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007813) [See all 2,477 properties in Gwangjang-dong](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976007813) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976007813) ## Check Gwangjang-dong hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007813&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[10 Mar - 11 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007813&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007813&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[11 Mar - 12 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007813&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007813&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007813&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007813&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007813&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjang-dong ![Seoul Forest showing a park and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228081/fa986b3e-21f9-415b-863a-a3a6cb5e00fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Seongsu.dx553248635976383310) ![Samseong-dong which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159392/fbd6b2bb-556d-4f04-ade6-8e51ba870b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Samseong-Dong.dx6159392) ![Gangnam featuring outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049712/84556200-5baf-437a-83e6-1889f9bf01ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gangnam-gu 4.5/5(68 area reviews) Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Gangnam-Gu.dx6049712) ![F1HJ6B The Dongdaemun history and culture park in the east part of Seoul, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049710/43de8bfa-a360-4b2f-9d73-35cb6890806a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dongdaemun-gu 4/5(7 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seoul-Dongdaemun-Gu.dx6049710) ![Night life in Gangnam. #SpringFun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/f7e41448-4b30-498f-9c07-d445814a1ead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yeoksam-1-Dong.dx553248635976381410) ![I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3124/e2279123-7d66-43ce-bd80-a550fe087854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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