Gwangjin-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
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.
Konkuk University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Konkuk University during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Paradise Casino Walkerhill
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Paradise Casino Walkerhill during your time in Seoul? Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ttukseom Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ttukseom Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
AX-Korea
You can enjoy a show at AX-Korea on your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Sejong University Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sejong University Museum in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Korea Ski Tour from Seoul - Jisan Resort with Isaac Toast
Full Day DMZ Tour by Expert with Suspension Bridge&DPRK Gallery
Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu
The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best ever !
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
部屋は清潔で、過剰なサービスはありません。泊まった部屋は大型冷蔵庫、オーブンレンジ、シンクが備わっていて、スーパーで購入して食べることができます 。ホテルのエントランスを出てすぐと、ホテルの向かいにもコンビニがあり便利です。徒歩5分くらいで3路線の地下鉄駅があるので、どこに行くのも便利でした。
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The location was good as it was near key tourist areas. It is easily accessible from airport via train or airport limousine bus. The room was big and spacious with 2 kings size beds. The bathroom, shower and toilet were decent size and clean. A decent size gym with small swimming pool. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Great hotel close to bus stops, and a lot of restaurants. They also have a restaurant in the hotel that offers daily breakfast and lunch buffet at a good price. I would certainly stay at this hotel again.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
The staffs were nice and professional. Their service was great as well. The location of the hotel was close to everything that I wanted to do.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu
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.
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 COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. 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.
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.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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.
