Songpa-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 vibrant area.
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Catch an event at Jamsil Baseball Stadium during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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.
Activities
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon
Our pick of the best Songpa-gu Hotel Deals
Lotte Hotel World
Very clean room, comfortable bed, excellent service and amenities.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
It was very clean overall, and the staff were friendly. I was very satisfied.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Signiel Seoul
Excelent
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
This remains my favorite hotel! The rooms are so spacious and clean, and the front desk could not be more courteous. We arrived to the hotel a little early and didn't think we'd be able to check in yet, but they accommodated us immediately.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Nice hotel and amazing location
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Clean room, great amenities. Washer/dryer was very convenient. The master bedroom closet was very spacious, but could've used more coat hangers and/or hooks. The kitchen is functional but not many utensils or dishes available (apparently you can rent more) - we only used the kettle and the fridge ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center 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.
