Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and a bridge over a body of water.
A city skyline with a prominent tower, a river reflecting lights, and a bridge with illuminated roadways.
A nighttime cityscape with a prominent tower, a curved bridge over water, and a brightly lit highway.
A park with a pathway, trees, and a city skyline in the background.
A riverside park with a cyclist, a bridge, and a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular Gwangjin-gu attractions

Children's Grand Park

10.0/10 (1 review)
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Children's Grand Park home during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

£29
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Suspension Bridge

Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

£34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

£23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

£49
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Picture 2 for Activity Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

£41
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
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Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu

Grand Walkerhill Seoul

Grand Walkerhill Seoul

5 out of 5
177 Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu Seoul
The price is £135 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£135
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff was not helpful when I needed to use the lounge and housekeeping doesn't clean the rooms well."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Grand Walkerhill Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is £253 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£253
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Beautiful room. Incredible pool area (but unfortunately, it’s an extra fee which they don’t tell you until you see it on your bill - I didn’t like that. The breakfast buffet was wonderful."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is £132 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£132
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,700 reviews)
"Great place and a great location, walking distance to several shops and stores. English speaking staff was very helpful. emart is located inside the hotel building and a CU mart across the street. Location is probably 20-25 min walk to Myeongdong district. Bar stools inside the room were very uncomfortable ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is £205 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£205
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,507 reviews)
"Clean and moderately spacious rooms, After long days of shopping and walking the beds were nice and comfortable. The meals from hotel restaurant were delicious. The hotel staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Lotte Hotel World
Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

4 out of 5
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is £129 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£129
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,157 reviews)
"Me and my husband absolutely love staying at this hotel everytime we are in Seoul. Very convenient in terms of location to transportation: the airport limousine bus drops off a minute away, station access within a couple minutes, and bus stops just a few steps from the entrance of the hotel. There ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hotel Gracery Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is £249 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£249
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,216 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Absolutely excellent service and staff. Wonderful room with Namsan Tower view. Rooftop bar is gorgeous. Elegant, sophisticated, classy."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Lotte Hotel Seoul
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Where to stay in Gwangjin-gu

Find the best Gwangjin-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gwangjin-gu
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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

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.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

Hongdae

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

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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.

A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Bukchon Hanok Village. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

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