Visit Yangcheon-gu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starfield COEX Mall
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Starfield COEX Mall, a favorite shopping spot in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge
Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (Gondola & Suspension Bridge)
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Top hotels in Yangcheon-gu
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Even the cleaning lady was friendly to speak with.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Nice, clean, and welcoming
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
Room was clean... cleaning ends at 4pm though so make sure not to forget to press the button to Make Up Room
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The staff was very helpful with how to get around and seeing to our needs. The wi-fi in our room was spotty till I mentioned this to the front desk. The technician came to the room within minutes, and the solution was to leave the router hanging out of the electric panel and the closet door open. ...
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Staff was very helpful, great views, and great restaurants. The location is arguably the best in Seoul.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Hotel location was excellent. The subway entrance was right outside the hotel and there is a supermarket nearby. Bus stops close to the hotel will easily bring you key spots like myeong-dong and Seoul station and back. Breakfast buffet offers a good selection of food and drinks. One thing that can ...
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yangcheon-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.
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.
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.
Yongsan-gu
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yongsan-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Yongsan Electronics Market is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station to see more of the area.
Sogong-dong
Visitors to Sogong-dong love its popular shops, and you can check out Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
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.
Yangcheon-gu
- Mokdong Stadium
- Lotte World
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Starfield COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gwanghwamun
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Songdo Central Park
- Seoul City Hall
- Olympic Park
- Seoul National University
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
