Guro-gu
Seoul
Popular places to visit
Guro Digital Complex
Guro Digital Complex is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
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 charming cafes in this culturally rich 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.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
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.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Top hotels in Guro-gu
LOTTE CITY HOTEL GURO
The room was very spacious with plenty of storage space, and everything was clean and well maintained. We tried the hotel breakfast on our last day, but it was disappointing as most of the food was overly salty.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
I loved everything about this hotel. The room was spacious and modern. Multiple on site restaurants, a 24 hour convenience store but my favorite part was the location. So close to multiple rail lines. Most mornings started with a trip to Burnt Seoul for breakfast then on the subway to a bew ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Basic breakfast, small rooms ( before paid upgrade) elevators that hardly come, a bath with a curtain, only few sockets. In short not what you expect from a 4 star hotel.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Grand Hyatt Seoul has a fantastic location above Itaewon with beautiful views, and that's about all it has going for it. The service was among the worst I have experienced at a hotel in this category. I repeatedly asked for housekeeping and no one ever came. Turndown service simply doesn't exist ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Onsite restaurant was great so were the food options around
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Affordable hotel in an excellent location.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Guro-gu
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.
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.
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.
Yongsan-gu
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yongsan-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, N Seoul Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong 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.
Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.
