Garosu-gil
Seoul
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Popular places to visit
Garosu-gil
During your trip to Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Garosu-gil. Visit the spas in this trendy area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
Lotte World Tower
Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.
Namdaemun Market
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.
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)
Insightful DMZ Tour by Expert opt. Suspension Bridge with Pickup
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Top hotels in Garosu-gil
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Such a lovely way to start our adventure in Korea. The view was stunning, food amazing and the service kind and engaged.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The cleaning service is not very good!
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff. Will stay again!
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Everything was good enough.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Most of the staff specifically the ladies were very friendly. Clean rooms, location.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
Overall a great stay! Staff was very accommodating! I spoke some Korean, but even if I didn't, most of the check-in staff had no problem communicating in English. The laundry room was easy to use. The only headache I had was taking the correct subway exit to find the hotel. Online, it said 5, but ...
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garosu-gil
Gangnam-gu
Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Starfield COEX Mall and Kimchi Museum.
Seongsu-dong
If you're spending time in Seongsu-dong, check out sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Samseong-dong
Spend some time visiting places like Starfield COEX Mall while getting to know Samseong-dong, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station to see more of the area.
Itaewon-dong
Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Seocho-gu
Travelers choose Seocho-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station and check out top sights like Gangnam-daero.
Pil-dong
While you're in Pil-dong, take in top sights like Namsangol Hanok Village and jump on the metro at Chungmuro Station to see more of the city.
