Yeoksam 1-dong Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(66 reviews)

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 vibrant area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(26 reviews)

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets

Namdaemun Market

4/5(75 reviews)

This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.

Namdaemun Market
Lotte World Tower showing a skyscraper

Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

Lotte World Tower
Gyeongbok Palace featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(122 reviews)

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Starfield COEX Mall

Starfield COEX Mall

4/5(29 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Starfield COEX Mall

Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,410
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
From Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Heroes Suspension Bridge

From Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Heroes Suspension Bridge

฿1,621
per adult
From Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Heroes Suspension Bridge
[Android NFC Only] Seoul Mobile Transit Card – Subway & Bus

[Android NFC Only] Seoul Mobile Transit Card – Subway & Bus

฿254
per adult
[Android NFC Only] Seoul Mobile Transit Card – Subway & Bus
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
Chenggyecheon Stream in Seoul Night tour_PLK Travel

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

฿1,474
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
DMZ Tour, 3rd Tunnel with Red Suspension Bridge from Seoul

Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge

฿1,048
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge
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Top hotels in Yeoksam 1-dong

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam

4 out of 5
517 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,267 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,267
฿3,593 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Comfortably located in the Gangnam area. Bed seems a little too soft for my preference."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam

5 out of 5
130, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿6,054 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿6,054
฿6,659 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It’s a good 5 star hotel, the only thing can be better is to have a much thicker bathtub and towels"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿4,191 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,191
฿4,610 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,603 reviews)
"Close to everything. Laundry facilities were in good working order"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿4,971 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,971
฿5,469 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,824 reviews)
Cost efficient stay
"Clean, equipped enough, a convenient location, great accessibility - a cost efficient stay"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is ฿2,371 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,371
฿2,608 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good service by the staff to assign room away from construction noise. Good location for food and transport to malls and airport."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul

5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿10,058 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿10,058
฿11,064 total
20 Aug - 21 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 and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property with exceptionally friendly staff and excellent food. The location is perfect, very convenient and easy to get around. We truly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The Shilla Seoul
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Other neighbourhoods around Yeoksam 1-dong

Seocho-gu featuring modern architecture, a river or creek and a bridge

Seocho-gu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Seocho-gu
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Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Starfield COEX Mall and Bongeunsa Temple. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Gangnam-gu
Samseong-dong which includes interior views

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 Starfield COEX Mall.

Samseong-dong
Seoul Forest which includes a park and a city

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.

Seongsu-dong
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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
Olympic Park showing a city, a high-rise building and landscape views

Songpa-gu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Songpa-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Lotte World is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.

Songpa-gu

Yeoksam 1-dong Travel Guide