Yongsan-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

War Memorial of Korea featuring signage and modern architecture as well as a large group of people
Yongsan Park showing a garden as well as a small group of people
War Memorial of Korea showing a fountain and a pond
War Memorial of Korea showing a garden, wild flowers and a statue or sculpture
National Museum of Korea featuring flowers as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

N Seoul Tower showing a city, nightlife and modern architecture

N Seoul Tower

This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.

N Seoul Tower
Namsan Park which includes hiking or walking and a garden as well as a small group of people

Namsan Mountain Park

Walk amid this peaceful natural environment, ride a cable car and marvel at Seoul’s majestic skyline at this sprawling mountain park.

Namsan Mountain Park
National Museum of Korea showing heritage elements and interior views as well as a small group of people

National Museum of Korea

Marvel as natural light illuminates the galleries of this contemporary museum building, which houses thousands of ancient and valuable Korean objects.

National Museum of Korea
Itawon Street

Itawon Street

During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Itawon Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Itawon Street
War Memorial of Korea showing interior views and art

War Memorial of Korea

Learn about the history of war in Korea, marvel at the vast range of military hardware on display and pay your respects to the many lives lost in war.

War Memorial of Korea
Yongsan Electronics Market which includes interior views and shopping

Yongsan Electronics Market

Discover a vast range of gadgets, check out some of the latest technology or haggle for a bargain in this trading hub for all things wired.

Yongsan Electronics Market

Things to do

N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket South Korea

฿843
per adult
N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket South Korea
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

฿423
per adult
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿94
per traveller
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Seoul: N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket

Seoul: N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket

฿1,031
per adult
Seoul: N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

฿2,129
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
South Korea: N Seoul Tower

South Korea: N Seoul Tower

฿491
per traveller
South Korea: N Seoul Tower
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Top hotels in Yongsan-gu

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

4 out of 5
366, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,574 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,574
฿4,324 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,361 reviews)
"Super easy to get around the whole city as you can get to most majornsubway lines from the basement of your hotel. The dining options at the hotel were quite limited, but everything else was wonderful."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,736 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿8,736
฿10,571 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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)
"Very elegant hotels. Staff went above and beyond"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

4 out of 5
95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿3,784 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿3,784
฿4,163 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I really like the property and the staff."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon

5 out of 5
23, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿5,256 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,256
฿5,781 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing hotel with a beautiful restaurant and great staff I love it there. Definitely I will come back."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

4.5 out of 5
95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿5,046 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,046
฿5,550 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The location is good, the breakfast buffet is diverse and plentiful, the bed is comfortable, there is adequate lighting. But why are there no black tea bags in the room, only green tea? This malady seems to infect hotels the world over, but it's inexplicable to me."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City
Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

5 out of 5
95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿5,886 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,886
฿6,475 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"My Suite was Fabulous! I loved the View! The Spa was So Relaxing and Massage Services are Top of The Line! Breakfast was Always my Favorite! And I shopped will I dropped at iPark Mall!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City
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Other neighbourhoods around Yongsan-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
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong
Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

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.

Myeong-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
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

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