Seongdong-gu

Seoul

Seoul Forest which includes a city, a skyscraper and a garden
Seoul Forest showing a fountain, a high rise building and a pond
Seoul Forest showing a park and a city
Seoul Forest featuring a garden as well as a couple
Seoul Forest featuring a garden as well as a couple
Deer and chipmunks are among nature’s gifts in this green space between a river and a stream in the heart of Seoul.

Blending the best of Seoul’s urban and rural traditions, Seongdong-gu is a district that fills the sky with its very tall white towers that skirt the edges of large leafy parks. Several museums and a university campus offer intriguing family destinations. When you visit Seongdong-gu, enjoy the views of the Han River and its tributaries as they meander between the skyscrapers.

The Seoul Forest is a tree-laden green opening in the heart of the city, its setting providing a serene escape from the hubbub of the metropolis. Wander along the paved trails that line the Jungnang Stream and spot deer, chipmunks, ducks and other wildlife. Relax in the Marsh Plants Garden and enjoy a meal in the waterside restaurant of the Culture and Art Park.

Wander beside the river in Hangang Park, where many locals and vacationers enjoy playing soccer and skateboarding. Play tennis with a friend or go cycling around the park.

Find out what it’s like to study in Seoul, with a campus tour of Hanyang University. Visit the Hanyang University Medical Center and the University History Museum, which traces the college’s rich history.

Look around the various exhibits of the Cheonggyecheon Museum, which teaches visitors about its namesake stream. Admire the glassy exterior and enter to learn about the ecology of the waterway and its vicinity. Another highlight is the Waterworks Museum, explaining the history of the city’s drinking water.

Seongdong-gu is on the eastern side of central Seoul, on the northern bank of the Han River as it meets a couple of streams. Get the metro to one of the many subway stations or travel by bus to a stop and make your way around on foot. While you’re in the city, visit surrounding zones such as Yeoui-dong, Songpa-gu and Incheon.


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Seongdong-gu Hotel Deals

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
$127 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$140 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,633 reviews)
"Just a quick walk away from all the hustle of Myeongdong street! Great authentic restaurants nearby with lots of locals. Our family had a great time here."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
$143 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$157 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,850 reviews)
"Good location. Keys didn’t work multiple times ut staff was helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
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$80 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"All's good."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
$109 total
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (578 reviews)
"A+ beautiful space"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

4 out of 5
76, Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul
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$108 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,661 reviews)
"It was the best place because it was so close to the subway station, and the breakfast was good. Hotel room is quiet and clean, so I plan to stay again next time."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
Step Inn Myeongdong 1

Step Inn Myeongdong 1

3 out of 5
15F, 55 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
$52 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$58 total
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Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
"Location very convenient and breakfast provided"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Step Inn Myeongdong 1
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Other neighborhoods around Seongdong-gu

Chegiil-tong which includes flowers

Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(44 area reviews)

Home to the University of Seoul and bustling Cheongnyangni Station, Dongdaemun District offers a lively atmosphere with Gyeongdong Market's herbal medicine and agricultural delights. Explore cultural sites like King Sejong Memorial and Seonnongdan.

Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul Forest showing a park and a city

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.

Seongsu-dong
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park featuring a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Gwanghui-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(1,180 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.

Jung-gu
These mung bean pancakes

Euljiro-dong

While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Insadong which includes interior views and art

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Jogyesa Temple and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong


Seongdong-gu

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