Sam-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sam-dong
Activities

DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk

Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Full Day Tour

2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge

South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Sam-dong Hotel Deals

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Exceptional week stay in Seoul. The hotel located just a 5 -minute walk from train station and 15 minutes away from Myeongdong, Insandong and 10 minutes from Gwangjang market. Our room was clean , quiet, and featured a very comfortable bed with fast WiFi . Front desk staff very friendly and helpful. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Stanford Hotel Seoul
"No A/C? The wall unit is only for looks in October. It was hot in the room, and I was sweating. Called the front desk to complain and they turned it on for me on their end. It was cold overnight and I couldn't control thr temperature in the room. Sweat or be cold, those are only options. They offer ..."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
"Been to 66 countries, this was one of the worst breakfast . There was hot water issues for 2 days..talked to the manager for some type of compensation to no avail. Gym consists of 4 machines, no way to clean after use. Not foreigner friendly, not many speak complete English. No moisturizer in bathroom. ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Hotel Gracery Seoul
"The hotel is well kept, with helpful staff. I love this hotel due to its location and we had a great view of the city from our room. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Our guide on where to stay in 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.
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 Hwaseong Fortress.
I-dong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in I-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Anyang Benest Golf Course and Korea Railroad Museum.
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.
Gocheon-dong
Gocheon-dong might not have many top sights, but Anyang Benest Golf Course and Pyeongchon Art Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


