Songpa-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Songpa-gu
Popular places to visit
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 culturally rich area.
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.
Olympic Park
Go to “Olpark” in Seoul to visit a sports museum, attend a pop concert, watch South Korea’s top athletes perform or enjoy a long walk in its Eco Park.
Lotte World Mall
During your visit to Seoul, you can enjoy retail therapy at Lotte World Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Seoul Olympic Stadium during your trip to Seoul. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Catch an event at Jamsil Baseball Stadium during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
South Korea: Lotte World Tower
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Top hotels in Songpa-gu
Lotte Hotel World
Excellent location for everything like Lotte World, Department store, Lotte mall, mart, bus and subway station with good view( I booked room with lake view. Many excellent restaurants. When you arrive the Hotel the staff greet you with great respect. They are ready to help you. Very good size, clean ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Pharos Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Signiel Seoul
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Overall, we did enjoy our stay at this hotel. Our suite was very nice. It was conveniently located. But view from our room was a construction site. Couldn't see the N Seoul Tower. Cons: 1) The breakfast options was terrible. It was mostly carbs: waffle, noodle, fried rice, japchae, salad pasta, toast ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Love love love this place! My second time staying here and was just as good, super clean rooms and lovely staff, a super convenient location as well with the shopping streets within a five minute walk and easy access to public transport as well! Would definitely recommend :)
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Grand Hyatt Seoul has a fantastic location above Itaewon with beautiful views, and that's about all it has going for it. The service was among the worst I have experienced at a hotel in this category. I repeatedly asked for housekeeping and no one ever came. Turndown service simply doesn't exist ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Songpa-gu
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 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.
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.
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal 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.
