Sam-dong Travel Guide
Uiwang
Popular places to visit
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 vibrant area.
Baegun Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baegun Lake during your travels in Uiwang. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Things to do
DMZ Highlights & Exclusive Defector Interview – True Human Story
South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
From Seoul: Cost-Benefit DMZ Shuttle Bus tour
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)
Top hotels in Sam-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
We really enjoyed our two-week stay at Hotel The Botanik in Seoul. We had a suite, and it was spacious, with two walk-in closets. It also had a refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven, stove, washer/dryer, and even an interesting clothing "refresher." The bathroom was a good size, and the shower was ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Alright place to stay.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Lotte Hotel World
A delightful experience! There is nothing I can complain about staying here. We loved our room, the staff, and the convenient location to Lotte World, the department stores, Lotte Tower, baseball games, and more. We would love to stay here again and highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Hotel was in a good location. But the rooms weren't clean. A lot of dust and food crumbs. The staff was super friendly. Annoying to wait for the Elevators
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Seoul Garden Hotel
We had to wait 2 hours for checkin. I know the check in time is 3 pm, but there are always some rooms that are ready earlier. Then at 3pm there were many people checking in at the same time. I liked the location. Airport limusine in front of the hotel for 18000 won. one washing machine and one dryer ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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 Suwon Baseball Stadium 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.
