Sam-dong Travel Guide
Uiwang
Popular places to visit
Cheonggyesa Temple
Find out about the history of Uiwang when you spend time at Cheonggyesa Temple. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Korea Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Korea Railroad Museum during your trip to Uiwang. Take in the entertainment choices and mountain views in the area.
Naeson Takgoojang
Catch an event at Naeson Takgoojang during your trip to Uiwang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
From Seoul: Defector Talk & DMZ Highlights – A Rare Human Story
Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour: Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage
K-POP Fan One Day tour from Seoul
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Jangtaesan Full-Day Tour: Autumn Leaves
DMZ Guided Tour & Suspension Bridge / North Korean Defector
Top hotels in Sam-dong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
staff courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Everything was good except the broken electrical outlet next to the beds. It was annoying to charge our electric stuff- phones, extra batteries, iPad, etc. using only one outlet in the room. Also the noise “in the middle of city” bothered me, but it will be your choice, in the middle of city or not. ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
Good
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Room was great for our group stay.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Staff was very helpful, great views, and great restaurants. The location is arguably the best in Seoul.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Perfect location to go around Seoul. Clean room and kind staff. Recommended
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sam-dong
Bugok-dong
While you're in Bugok-dong, take in top sights like Korea Railroad Museum and jump on the metro at Uiwang Station to see more of the city.
I-dong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in I-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Mr. Toilet House and Korea Railroad Museum.
Gocheon-dong
Gocheon-dong might not have many top sights, but Mr. Toilet House and Pyeongchon Art Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wanggok-dong
Though Wanggok-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gwanggyosan Mountain and Mr. Toilet House.
Cheonggye-dong
While Cheonggye-dong isn't home to many top sights, Seoul Land and Seoul Grand Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sam-dong Travel Guide
- Lotte World
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Everland
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Songdo Central Park
- Hongik University
- Seoul City Hall
- Olympic Park
- Korea University
- Garosu-gil
- Seoul National University
- Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Caribbean Bay
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Guro Digital Complex
- Gwangjang Market
- Songdo Convensia Convention Center
- Apgujeong Rodeo Street
- Seoul Olympic Stadium
