Yongsan-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

War Memorial of Korea featuring signage and modern architecture as well as a large group of people
Yongsan Park showing a garden as well as a small group of people
War Memorial of Korea showing a fountain and a pond
War Memorial of Korea showing a garden, wild flowers and a statue or sculpture
National Museum of Korea featuring flowers as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

N Seoul Tower showing a city, nightlife and modern architecture

N Seoul Tower

4.5/5(92 reviews)

This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.

N Seoul Tower
Namsan Park which includes hiking or walking and a garden as well as a small group of people

Namsan Mountain Park

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Walk amid this peaceful natural environment, ride a cable car and marvel at Seoul’s majestic skyline at this sprawling mountain park.

Namsan Mountain Park
National Museum of Korea showing heritage elements and interior views as well as a small group of people

National Museum of Korea

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Marvel as natural light illuminates the galleries of this contemporary museum building, which houses thousands of ancient and valuable Korean objects.

National Museum of Korea
Itawon Street

Itawon Street

4/5(1 review)

During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Itawon Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Itawon Street
War Memorial of Korea showing interior views and art

War Memorial of Korea

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Learn about the history of war in Korea, marvel at the vast range of military hardware on display and pay your respects to the many lives lost in war.

War Memorial of Korea
Yongsan Electronics Market which includes interior views and shopping

Yongsan Electronics Market

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Discover a vast range of gadgets, check out some of the latest technology or haggle for a bargain in this trading hub for all things wired.

Yongsan Electronics Market

Things to do

N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket South Korea

£21
per adult
N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket South Korea
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

£2
per traveller
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
The Hyundai Seoul

DIY Seoul Private Tour: Select 4 places you want to go

£136
per adult
DIY Seoul Private Tour: Select 4 places you want to go
Seoul: Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with Limitless Drinks

Seoul: Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with Limitless Drinks

£53
per adult
Seoul: Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with Limitless Drinks
View From N-Tower

Customized Private Seoul tour: Palace, Market etc(Airport Option)

£136
per adult
Customized Private Seoul tour: Palace, Market etc(Airport Option)
Haebangchon Night Life Tour

Seoul: HBC Hipster Street Premium Pubcrawl & Drag Show

£27
per adult
Seoul: HBC Hipster Street Premium Pubcrawl & Drag Show
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Top hotels in Yongsan-gu

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is £191 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£191
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Restaurant"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon

5 out of 5
23, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is £138 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£138
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I stayed at this hotel on my first ever visit to Korea and Seoul. The property has a terrific looking lobby and I am a huge fan of the design. However, I came to realize that this is more of a party hotel with a pool, poolside bar and other such amenities for Seoul dwellers that come here on staycations. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2025

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

4 out of 5
95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is £94 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£94
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I really like the property and the staff."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

4 out of 5
366, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is £115 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£115
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,359 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in great location"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

4.5 out of 5
95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is £126 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£126
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2025

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City
Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

5 out of 5
95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is £157 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£157
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We loved our suite on the 34th floor, which offered the most breathtaking view right from our window. Waking up to that scenery was truly unforgettable and made our stay even more special."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City
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Other neighbourhoods around Yongsan-gu

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Itaewon-dong

If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Seoul Central Mosque. 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
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong
Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

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.

Myeong-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Jung-gu

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