Gil-dong
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 vibrant 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 culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
DMZ Full Day Tour with Suspension Bridge
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Gil-dong Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Gil-dong
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.
Jamsil-dong
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Jamsil-dong. Top attractions like Lotte World and Jamsil Baseball Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Samjeon Station or Jamsilsaenae Station to see more of the city.
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
Heavily concentrated wealth and high-end shopping areas like Apgujeong, COEX Mall, and Garosugil define this district. Explore Bongeun Temple and savor modern Korean cuisine at upscale restaurants near Park Hyatt Hotel.
Dongdaemun-gu
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.
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.
- Everland
- Namdaemun Market
- Lotte World Tower
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- N Seoul Tower
- Gwanghwamun
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Olympic Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Seoul National University
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Gwangjang Market
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- The Garden of Morning Calm
- Guro Digital Complex