Visit Gwangjin-gu
Popular places to visit
Children's Grand Park
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Children's Grand Park home during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Namdaemun Market
This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.
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.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.
Activities
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
Amazing DMZ TOUR with Exclusive North Korean Defector Meet-Up
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Our pick of the best Gwangjin-gu Hotel Deals
The Shilla Seoul
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu
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.
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 Starfield COEX Mall.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Starfield COEX Mall and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office 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.
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheranno, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide
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