Gangseo-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gangseo-gu
Popular places to visit
Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Seoul. Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.
LG Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at LG Arts Centre on your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Korea SGI Gangseo Cultural Center
Enjoy an outing to Korea SGI Gangseo Cultural Center during your stay in Seoul. Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.
Gangseo Hangang Park
After visiting Gangseo Hangang Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.
Gangseo Bowling Center
You can take time to visit Gangseo Bowling Center during your travels to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Small Group Tour to DMZ, Susp.Bridge&NKorea M. with Hotel Pickup
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Our pick of the best Gangseo-gu Hotel Deals
LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT
Very nice hotel; very close to airport. Full mall including large grocery store, restaurants, laundry and gym facilities. Main complaint is they do not have room service for meals or refrigerators/microwaves in room.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Room cleaning service usually came after 4 or 5pm. Too late for me.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Excellent hotel! Stayed for three weeks and it was delightful. Staff were so kind. Amenities were fantastic and very clean. The location was great as well.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Quaint facilities (not derogatory. It's pretty average) Everything else was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The breakfast was fabulous, staff very helpful, room was clean. I used the laundry facilities it was clean and well lit.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Breakfast was very good and the location (temporary) is actually far better than the old location. Staff at breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gangseo-gu
Mapo-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Mangwon Market while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
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.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Statue of Sejong the Great and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
