Gangbuk-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Gangbuk-gu
Popular places to visit
Dream Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Dream Forest, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
National Cemetery for the April 19th Revolution
Enjoy a stop at National Cemetery for the April 19th Revolution, a landmark worth seeing in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Doseonsa Temple
After visiting Doseonsa Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Hwagyesa Temple
After visiting Hwagyesa Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Lucky Bowling Center
You can enjoy the entertainment at Lucky Bowling Center during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Park Eul Bok Embroidery Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Park Eul Bok Embroidery Museum during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket
Seoul: Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour
Top hotels in Gangbuk-gu
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Hotel was very clean and staff were very friendly. The location was a great spot as well around lots of restaurants and subway stations. If I’m ever back in Korea, I’ll definitely be rebooking with The Botanik!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
"Very comfortable"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Glad Mapo
"Quite good experience with Mapo"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
"very clean and nice"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"Very clean and very Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Gangbuk-gu
Myeong-dong
Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
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.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.
