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 vibrant 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
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
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

Things to do

Picture 18 for Activity Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm

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

฿1,668
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)
Starfield Suwon : Day Tour

Starfield Library Suwon+Hwaseong Fortress+Gwangmyeong Cave

฿2,271
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Starfield Library Suwon+Hwaseong Fortress+Gwangmyeong Cave
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Seoul: DMZ, 3rd Tunnel and Optional Suspension Bridge Tour

฿1,142
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ, 3rd Tunnel and Optional Suspension Bridge Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

฿1,634
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option
Picture 1 for Activity Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit

Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

฿236
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

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

฿2,595
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
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Top hotels in Apgujeong-dong

Hotel La Casa Seoul

Hotel La Casa Seoul

3.5 out of 5
83, Dosan-daero 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿3,249 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿3,249
฿3,574 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (757 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Hotel La Casa Seoul
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿5,240 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿5,240
฿5,764 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (2,840 reviews)
"Our family of 2 adults & 3 teenagers stayed in the Presidential Suite which is beyond huge. We were able to stay together but have our own space. 3 bathrooms too which was a luxury. The hotel is very well placed for tourism and metro/trains. The ladies on the front desk were extremely helpful, special ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿4,437 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,437
฿4,881 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,600 reviews)
Excellent hotel with accomodating staff
"Amazing experience, I can say one of the best of 6 hotels we stayed during our vacation in korea. 1st the let us check in early as we arrive 2 hours earlier. I special mention Mr. Ryan Kam, very accomodating, warmt and welcoming, he is the one who let us check in early. Location wise, near myeongdong ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
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 ฿5,237 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿5,237
฿5,761 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the theme room with the Line friends. So cute! The room was spacious. The hotel is close to Myeongdong."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is ฿2,501 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,501
฿2,751 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 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
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,522 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,522
฿2,774 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,677 reviews)
"good location, easy access for checkin-out. I would like to stay there again overall"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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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 Bongeunsa Temple. 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 Seoul Central Mosque. 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
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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.

Yeoksam 1-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

Apgujeong-dong Travel Guide