Sam-dong Travel Guide
Uiwang
Popular places to visit
Korea Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Korea Railroad Museum during your trip to Uiwang. Take in the entertainment choices and mountain views in the area.
Cheonggyesa Temple
Find out about the history of Uiwang when you spend time at Cheonggyesa Temple. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Naeson Takgoojang
Catch an event at Naeson Takgoojang during your trip to Uiwang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
DMZ Highlights & Exclusive Defector Interview – True Human Story
Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea
Top hotels in Sam-dong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Such a lovely way to start our adventure in Korea. The view was stunning, food amazing and the service kind and engaged.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Complements on a great stay. Arrived around 11.00pm, reception were friendly and great English speakers. Room was clean had all the amenities you could wish for. Was a great base to explore Seoul. Would be happy to stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Super good location and staffs are helpful. Convenience stores just right next to it. Perfect.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
The staff was helpful, the room is clean. Also good location, only a few minutes walk from metro station.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sam-dong
Bugok-dong
While you're in Bugok-dong, take in top sights like Korea Railroad Museum and jump on the metro at Uiwang Station to see more of the city.
I-dong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in I-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Mr. Toilet House and Korea Railroad Museum.
Gocheon-dong
Gocheon-dong might not have many top sights, but Mr. Toilet House and Pyeongchon Art Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wanggok-dong
Though Wanggok-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gwanggyosan Mountain and Mr. Toilet House.
Cheonggye-dong
While Cheonggye-dong isn't home to many top sights, Seoul Land and Seoul Grand Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
