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 vibrant 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu
Songpa-gu
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Songpa-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Lotte World is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.
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 Bongeunsa Temple. 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.
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Gwangjin-gu Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Seoul neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Konkuk University
- AX-Korea
- Sejong University Museum
- Lotte World
- Myeongdong Street
- Namdaemun Market
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Lotte World Tower
- N Seoul Tower
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gwanghwamun
- Starfield COEX Mall
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Seoul City Hall
- Olympic Park
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
Choose Your Gwangjin-gu Hotel Style
Hotels Near Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Gangnam-gu Hotels
- Dongdaemun-gu Hotels
- Songpa-gu Hotels
- Jamsil-dong Hotels
- Seongdong-gu Hotels
- Gangdong-gu Hotels
- Seongsu 2-ga 1-dong Hotels
- Jungnang-gu Hotels
- Gwangjang-dong Hotels
- Jayang-dong Hotels
- Sincheon-dong Hotels
- Gunja-dong Hotels
- Myeonmok-dong Hotels
- Neung-dong Hotels
- Junggok-dong Hotels
- Guui 3-dong Hotels