Visit Gwangjin-gu
Popular places to visit
Children's Grand Park
Meet the animals who call Children's Grand Park home during your trip to Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Konkuk University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Konkuk University, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Ttukseom Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ttukseom Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Paradise Casino Walkerhill
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Paradise Casino Walkerhill during your visit to Seoul? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
AX-Korea
You can enjoy a show at AX-Korea during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Sejong University Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sejong University Museum during your travels in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) and Kayak Activities in Han River
Seoul: Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) & Kayak in Han River
Seoul Urban Nature Bike Tour along Han River
Seoul: Urban Nature Bike Tour along Han River
Top hotels in Gwangjin-gu
Grand Walkerhill Seoul
Reviewed on May 10, 2025
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangjin-gu
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.
Songpa-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Lotte World while getting to know Songpa-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.
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.
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 Bongeunsa Temple.
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.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
- AX-Korea
- Acha Mountain Fortress
- Common Ground
- Lotte World
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- Everland
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gwanghwamun
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Seoul City Hall
- Olympic Park
Hotels Near Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Gangnam-gu Hotels
- Dongdaemun-gu Hotels
- Songpa-gu Hotels
- Seongsu-dong Hotels
- Jamsil-dong Hotels
- Seongdong-gu Hotels
- Gangdong-gu Hotels
- Seongsu 2-ga 1-dong Hotels
- Gwangjang-dong Hotels
- Jungnang-gu Hotels
- Jayang-dong Hotels
- Jangan-dong Hotels
- Neung-dong Hotels
- Sincheon-dong Hotels
- Gunja-dong Hotels
- Myeonmok-dong Hotels