Gangseo-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

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Stay near popular Gangseo-gu attractions

Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport

9.0/10 (4 reviews)
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,331
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour: Exclusive North Korean Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk

฿1,269
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

฿1,102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer

Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A

฿1,669
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

฿1,002
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
South Korea: N Seoul Tower

South Korea: N Seoul Tower

฿701
per traveller
South Korea: N Seoul Tower
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Top hotels in Gangseo-gu

LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT

LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT

3 out of 5
38, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu Seoul
The price is ฿5,254 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,254
฿5,779 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
LOTTE CITY HOTEL GIMPO AIRPORT
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok

4 out of 5
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu Seoul
The price is ฿5,284 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿5,284
฿5,812 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Gocheok Sky Dome are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (621 reviews)
"Clean room and convenient for our purposes, but the room was cozy than I expected."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Hwagok Lush Hotel

Hwagok Lush Hotel

2.5 out of 5
10-3, Gangseo-ro 5na-gil Seoul
The price is ฿1,466 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿1,466
฿1,613 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gocheok Sky Dome and Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"Staff fast response and helpful🙏"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hwagok Lush Hotel
Mayfield Hotel Seoul

Mayfield Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
94, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ฿4,686 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,686
฿5,155 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Although Mayfield is listed as a five-star hotel, my stay in the Mayfield Suites building (Villa Deluxe Double Room) did not feel like a five-star experience. The room and building looked quite outdated and felt closer to a three-star property. Apparently, the main building has been renovated, so ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Mayfield Hotel Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is ฿4,323 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,323
฿4,755 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,176 reviews)
"Great hotel with good location.Breakfast was excellent"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

3 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is ฿5,623 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿5,623
฿6,186 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
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Where to stay in Gangseo-gu

Find the best Gangseo-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gangseo-gu
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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.

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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 Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

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Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

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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.

A bustling street with traditional Korean architecture, modern buildings, and a crowd of people.
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Jongno-gu

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

Gangseo-gu Travel Guide