Songpa-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Songpa-gu
Popular places to visit
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 culturally rich area.
Lotte World Tower
Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.
Olympic Park
Go to “Olpark” in Seoul to visit a sports museum, attend a pop concert, watch South Korea’s top athletes perform or enjoy a long walk in its Eco Park.
Lotte World Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Lotte World Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Seoul Olympic Stadium during your trip to Seoul. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Catch an event at Jamsil Baseball Stadium during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge, JSA Museum
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Top hotels in Songpa-gu
Lotte Hotel World
A delightful experience! There is nothing I can complain about staying here. We loved our room, the staff, and the convenient location to Lotte World, the department stores, Lotte Tower, baseball games, and more. We would love to stay here again and highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
Clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing. The breakfast buffet is a must try.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Signiel Seoul
Beautiful property. Room was clean and had a great view of the surroundings. The room was well furnished.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Very good and strong AC. amazing amenities, so much storage space and huge kitchen! Great to have a good washer and dryer too. Very very clean, as well as the gym. I wish it had wipes though, but staff are there cleaning regularly. A little far of walk to Myeongdong shopping area (20 minutes away) ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Alright place to stay.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Songpa-gu
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 Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
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.
Seocho-gu
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.
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.
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.
