Jamsil-dong

Seoul

Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
This area of Songpa-gu in Seoul is best known for the Lotte World Tower, one of Seoul’s most eye-catching and entertaining family malls.

In Jamsil-dong you can go indoor ice skating, visit a mind-boggling 3-D art space where you insert yourself in the paintings, watch a Disney-style show with the kids and take the monorail to an idyllic urban park in the Jamsil Special Tourist Zone.

Like most of Seoul, Jamsil-dong has changed dramatically over time. “Dong” means “district” and “Jamsil” means “place for sericulture,” which refers to the tradition of silkworm breeding in this once rural region.

Gaze up at the architecturally impressive Lotte World Tower on Olympic-ro. Head west, crossing over the Songpa highway to reach Lotte World, an entertainment precinct with the Lotte Department Store, restaurants, hotels, Lotte World Ice Rink and Lotte World Adventure, a giant theme park that includes the Lotte World Folk Museum,.

Try all the rides or spend a few hours in the swimming pools or on the ice rink with the kids. Regular parades, shows and narrated tram rides make the little ones forget all about their sore feet after a morning in the mall. There is also a haunted house for a spooky tour for the braver kids and adults. Still not scary enough? Then how about an indoor bungee jump?

The rest of Jamsil-dong is mostly a business district with offices and residential blocks. You can find most of the area’s restaurants and shops in the maze-like underground mall surrounding Jamsil Station.

If you don’t mind commuting to see all the central Seoul tourist sites, you could stay in one of the Lotte World hotels. This allows you to make the most of the cheaper room rates of the area and heavily discounted evening passes to the Lotte World Adventure theme park. If you’re a keen sports fan, you can watch a game at the Jamsil Baseball Stadium in nearby Olympic Park.

A special side trip is Seokchon Lake Park, which used to be part of the Han River before the land was reclaimed. Seokchon-hosu’s Magic Island isconnected by monorail to Lotte World Adventure, so it’s really easy to get there. The park looks like something out of a fairy tale in early spring, when the cherry blossoms are out.


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Jamsil-dong Hotel Deals

Lotte Hotel World
Lotte Hotel World
5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is CA $266 per night from May 7 to May 8
CA $266
CA $322 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,183 reviews)
"It was nice place to stay for shopping and easy to approach to any location"

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2025

Lotte Hotel World
Signiel Seoul
Signiel Seoul
5 out of 5
Lotte World Tower 76F-101F, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $435 per night from May 14 to May 15
CA $435
CA $527 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Love this Property ! Will stay here each time i visit Seoul!"

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2025

Signiel Seoul
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
5 out of 5
209, Jamsil-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
The price is CA $363 per night from May 7 to May 8
CA $363
CA $399 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (646 reviews)
"Very good location if you are on a shopping mode. Walking distance to Lotte Mall"

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2025

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Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
The price is CA $92 per night from Apr. 30 to May 1
CA $92
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (898 reviews)
"We had a most wonderful stay at the premium suite!"

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2025

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
The Shilla Seoul
The Shilla Seoul
5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is CA $353 per night from May 26 to May 27
CA $353
CA $389 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Relax"

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2025

The Shilla Seoul
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
The price is CA $136 per night from May 11 to May 12
CA $136
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Hyundai Premium Outlet ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"The staff very helpful explaining any information provided. I would recommend others to stay and I will stay again of the friendliness and the location."

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2025

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5(5 area reviews)

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5/5(6 area reviews)

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4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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Jamsil-dong

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