Gangseo-gu
Seoul
Visit Gangseo-gu
Popular places to visit
Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport
During your trip to Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
LG Arts Centre
You can make plans for a show at LG Arts Centre on your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Seoul Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Seoul. Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.
Heojun Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Heojun Museum in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gangseo Bowling Center
You can take time to visit Gangseo Bowling Center during your travels to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gangseo Hangang Park
After visiting Gangseo Hangang Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Top hotels in Gangseo-gu
Mayfield Hotel Seoul
good location for airport transit
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Didn’t eat breakfast there. Staff very helpful. No car. Cleaned the room perfectly.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean rooms and the staff were friendly and easily helped us with lending us an adapter for charging our electronics. We stayed for two nights with our 5-year-old. We saw other families around, so it seemed like a popular hotel with families, but we didn't find it noisy when we slept or headed out ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Staff
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Room was well-equipped and had a large fridge with a washing machine and a dryer. So convenient to wash and dry clothes. Room was very spacious with an accessible balcony. Staff was gracious and check-in and check-out were a breeze.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Royal Hotel Seoul
The place is worth staying
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gangseo-gu
Mapo-gu
Travelers choose Mapo-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station and check out top sights like Mangwon Market.
Hongdae
Spend some time visiting places like Hongdae Street while getting to know Hongdae, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yongsan-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Yongsan Electronics Market is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station to see more of the area.
Sogong-dong
Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
Jongno-gu
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.
