Seocho-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Seocho-gu
Popular places to visit
Central City Shopping Mall
During your trip to Seoul, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Central City Shopping Mall. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Banpo Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Banpo Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Yangjae Citizens' Park
Explore the great outdoors at Yangjae Citizens' Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Gangnam-daero
Enjoy an outing to Gangnam-daero during your stay in Seoul. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Seoul Arts Center during your stay in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Seoul Floating Islands
Explore the great outdoors at Seoul Floating Islands, a lovely green space in Seoul. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Seocho-gu
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 19 Apr 2026
Shilla Stay Seocho Gangnam Station
"Satisfied stay at clean and a reasonable price hotel at prime location at Gangnam area."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
UH FLAT THE SEOCHO
"Best stay ever. So accommodating. Clean and super convenient."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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 26 May 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"Very clean hotel with accommodating staff and fast, efficient service"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"Great hotel in excellent central location close to all attractions in Seoul"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seocho-gu
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Samseong-dong
Travellers choose Samseong-dong for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station and check out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
