Gwanak-gu

Seoul

A city sidewalk with a stone wall, green bushes, and trees.
A tree-lined pathway leading to a building with a staircase.
A park with green trees, pink flowers, and a person in a red jacket walking on a path.
A traditional Korean gate with a red door, green and red pillars, and tiled roof.
A stone monument with a unique stepped design surrounded by well-maintained bushes and flowers.

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Seoul National University

8.2/10 (438 reviews)
South Korea’s leading university is a city within a city, with students living, exercising, learning and socializing on site at its main campus.
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Things to do

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

P3,344
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
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DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

P2,404
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)

P3,040
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

P3,952
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

P3,288
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)

P4,134
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
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Top hotels in Gwanak-gu

Anook Signature Hotel Seoul Guro

Anook Signature Hotel Seoul Guro

4 out of 5
1458 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul
The price is P4,967 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P4,967
P5,463 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Gocheok Sky Dome and Yeouido ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Amazing sauna and whirlpool facilities available free for hotel guests!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Anook Signature Hotel Seoul Guro
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is P35,113 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P35,113
P42,487 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Beautiful room. Incredible pool area (but unfortunately, it’s an extra fee which they don’t tell you until you see it on your bill - I didn’t like that. The breakfast buffet was wonderful."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Grand Hyatt 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 P10,755 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P10,755
P11,831 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,688 reviews)
"Spacious, clean hotel, with a washing machine (but no dryer), and one double/one single bed combination for families. Breakfast buffet offered a lot a variety from Western to Korean to Vietnamese (Pho) offering, but there was construction all around, and the path to get to the metro stop was a bit ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is P16,760 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P16,760
P20,279 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,502 reviews)
"We will return to this hotel on our next trip to Seoul."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Lotte Hotel World
Glad Mapo

Glad Mapo

3.5 out of 5
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Mapo
The price is P9,810 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P9,810
P10,792 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay at the Glad Mapo hotel in Seoul. Hotel is ideally located, right next to Gongdoek station which made travelling around Seoul very easy. Room was perfect with walk in shower and plenty of space. Breakfast was good especially the Asian selection. Highly recommend a stay here, very reasonable ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Glad Mapo
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

3 out of 5
293, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
The price is P4,496 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P4,496
P4,946 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,750 reviews)
"Tiny room for big guy"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
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Where to stay in Gwanak-gu

Find the best Gwanak-gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gwanak-gu
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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

Myeong-dong

Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

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 COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

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.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

Dongdaemun-gu

Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.

A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Jongno-gu

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

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