Sangil-dong
Seoul
Visit Sangil-dong
Popular places to visit
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.
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 culturally rich area.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You can find out about the history of Seoul with a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
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)
Top hotels in Sangil-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Hotel itself was great, room was also fantastic. But 1) view was poor (view of multiple demolished buildings). 2) we had a suite with kitchen appliances etc, but the room was without even simple cutlery/utensils etc. these were chargeable to the room to “hire”. 3) The room wasn’t cleaned everyday, ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
"My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ..."
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"This was our 3rd year in a row in Korea and we’ve stayed at Lotte World all 3 times! We always book the in suite laundry which is very convenient. Breakfast is delicious and lots of variety however it was on the pricier end. We had to make some adjustments to booking and Aesop Sung helped us out ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"Great hotel in excellent central location close to all attractions in Seoul"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Seoul Garden Hotel
"Room was so clean"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
"Friendliest staff, very accommodating, clean and spacious room. Accessible to station"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sangil-dong
Samseong-dong
Spend some time visiting places like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center 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.
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.
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 Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs.
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.
Yeoksam 1-dong
If you're spending time in Yeoksam 1-dong, check out sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
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.
