Yeongtong-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gyeonggi showing heritage elements and a city
Gyeonggi as well as an individual male
Yeongtong-gu
Samsung Innovation Museum featuring interior views and heritage elements
Samsung Innovation Museum which includes a city

Popular places to visit

Gwanggyo Lake Park

Gwanggyo Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Gwanggyo Lake Park, a lovely green space in Suwon.

Gwanggyo Lake Park
Samsung Innovation Museum featuring a city

Samsung Innovation Museum

Follow the trajectory of this global giant in electronic innovation, from the company’s humble beginnings in 1969 to its cutting-edge ideas for the future.

Samsung Innovation Museum
Hwaseong Fortress which includes heritage elements

Hwaseong Fortress

Enter the imposing stone gateway that leads into this UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress and walk along the high ramparts for stunning city views.

Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture

Hwaseong Palace

Explore the exhibition halls within King Jeongjo’s official residence in Suwon and watch the Jangyongyeong guard ceremony on select Sundays.

Hwaseong Palace
Suwon World Cup Stadium

Suwon World Cup Stadium

Catch an event at Suwon World Cup Stadium during your trip to Suwon. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Suwon World Cup Stadium
Paldalmun Gate which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views

Paldalmun Gate

This mighty southern gateway of Hwaseong Fortress now sits at the center of the bustling city of Suwon as a reminder of the city’s Joseon Dynasty heritage.

Paldalmun Gate

Activities

Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour

Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour

AU$139
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Palace Tour
Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"

Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"

AU$82
per adult
Everland Private Shuttle "Total Private Tour: More Members Less Cost"
Everland Theme Park

Everland Theme Park Entry Ticket

AU$79
per adult
Everland Theme Park Entry Ticket
Everland

EVERLAND "From Hotel to Hotel" [Premium Private Tour: Only One Group for You]

AU$143
per adult
EVERLAND "From Hotel to Hotel" [Premium Private Tour: Only One Group for You]
Korean folk village

Traditional Korean folk village Afternoon tour

AU$123
per adult
Traditional Korean folk village Afternoon tour
Everland

Everland Theme Park & Korean Folk Village tour (private group)

AU$215
per adult
Everland Theme Park & Korean Folk Village tour (private group)
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Our pick of the best Yeongtong-gu Hotel Deals

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$221 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$221
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,605 reviews)
Great hotel
"Perfect location, accessible to myeongdong night market and other attractions. Clean hotel, Very comfortable bed. Friendly and very accommodating staff. Excellent customer service. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$267 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$267
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,842 reviews)
"Lots of nearby restaurants, extremely convenient location. Staff was extremely helpful, 10/10 recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is AU$130 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$130
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good service by the staff to assign room away from construction noise. Good location for food and transport to malls and airport."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$108 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$108
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,662 reviews)
"the hotel is clean and lockers available for 24 hours for checkout. The bad thing is that the breakfast options same for everyday. So you can buy 1 day is enough."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul

5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$523 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$523
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property with exceptionally friendly staff and excellent food. The location is perfect, very convenient and easy to get around. We truly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

The Shilla Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$214 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$214
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
"Super comfortable beds and pillows great night sleep as a quiet hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
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Other neighbourhoods around Yeongtong-gu

Suwon featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Ingye-dong

While you're in Ingye-dong, take in top sights like Suwon City Hall and jump on the metro at Suwon City Hall Station to see more of the city.

Ingye-dong
Suwon featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Paldal-gu

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Paldal-gu, take in top sights like Paldalmun Gate or Hwaseong Palace, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Suwon City Hall Station or Hwaseo Station.

Paldal-gu
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Seryu-dong

Even though there aren't top sights in Seryu-dong, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Suwon City Hall. Jump on the metro at Seryu Station to see more of the city.

Seryu-dong
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Guun-dong

While Guun-dong isn't home to many top sights, Hwaseong Palace and Suwon Baseball Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Guun-dong
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Imok-dong

While Imok-dong isn't home to many top sights, Mr. Toilet House and Korea Railroad Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Imok-dong

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