Apgujeong-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

Photo by Sophia Field
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Popular places to visit

Hyundai Department Store

Hyundai Department Store

During your trip to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hyundai Department Store. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hyundai Department Store
Lotte World

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.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets

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.

Namdaemun Market
Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper

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.

Lotte World Tower
Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Things to do

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (opt Railbike)

฿1,679
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (opt Railbike)
Starfield Suwon : Day Tour

Starfield Library Suwon+Hwaseong Fortress+Gwangmyeong Cave

฿2,245
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Starfield Library Suwon+Hwaseong Fortress+Gwangmyeong Cave
Chenggyecheon Stream in Seoul Night tour_PLK Travel

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

฿1,444
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

฿2,213
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Airalo Asia e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Asia e-Sim Package

฿1,187
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Asia e-Sim Package
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,388
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
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Top hotels in Apgujeong-dong

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿7,064 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿7,064
฿8,547 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Must visit hotel in Seoul
"I personally think this hotel is one of the most charming hotels in Seoul. The location is ideal, the view is amazing (calming), the facilities are very well maintained, and the overall sense of professionalism and service is top notch. However, I gave it a “Good” rating instead of “Excellent” because ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿3,658 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,658
฿4,023 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,708 reviews)
"ease of convenience to shopping place"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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 ฿3,575 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,575
฿3,932 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,920 reviews)
"Great location, room is spacious, walkable and close to many attactions via metro and bus. Staff are super friendly and accomodating"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
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 ฿5,761 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿5,761
฿6,337 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿6,626 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿6,626
฿8,017 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,293 reviews)
"Best hotel in Seoul, by far...."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Lotte Hotel World
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

4 out of 5
415 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿3,429 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,429
฿3,772 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,645 reviews)
Good hotel to stay near the COEX convention center
"It is a good hotel to stay, walking distance to subway, and Coex convention center and shopping mall and other stores, also with many restaurants near by Poor Jun and no steam/Sauna Breakfast is average , it needs to be improved with more fruits more Asia dishes I would satay here again"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE
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Other neighbourhoods around Apgujeong-dong

Seoul Forest which includes a park and a city

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.

Seongsu-dong
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Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

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.

Gangnam-gu
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Itaewon-dong

If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Namsan Mountain Park. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.

Itaewon-dong
Samseong-dong which includes interior views

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.

Samseong-dong
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Gwanghui-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Jung-gu

Apgujeong-dong Travel Guide