Gangnam-gu

Seoul

Gangnam featuring outdoor art
Gangnam-gu showing signage
Gangnam showing outdoor art
Gangnam-gu featuring wildflowers
Gangnam showing a city and signage

Made world-famous by a catchy 2012 K-pop song with quirky dance moves, this is still Seoul’s most talked about neighborhood today.

Shop for the latest fashion in Gangnam’s swanky boutiques, dine on some of Korea’s best traditional and vegetarian food, party to the sounds of K-pop in the city’s coolest clubs and bars, and pose with the giant GangnamDols of K-Star Road.

Gangnam, which means “south of the river,” was developed relatively recently and is your introduction to an ultra-modern side of Seoul. The large district with soaring skyscrapers and upmarket shops and restaurants comprises the areas of Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu and Songpa-gu.

Hop on Seoul’s sleek subway system to Gangnam Station in the heart of the district. Follow the long expanse of Gangnam-ro, a glitzy street packed with skyscrapers and luxury shops.

Get back on the subway to head to Apgujeong Rodeo Station and take exit 7 to visit the GangnamDol Haus on K-Star Road, which is a nickname for the former luxury street of Cheongdam. Many of South Korea’s entertainment companies are located here. Let their advertising and video clips introduce you to the latest K-pop trends.

Follow the street until you have seen all the bear-like GangnamDol statues and indulge in some fashion shopping along upmarket Apgujeong Rodeo Street.

Need a break? Then jump back on the subway and head east to Seolleung Station to enjoy the tranquility in Samneung Park, where you can view the ancient Seonjeongneung Tombs from the Joseon Dynasty.

Use the subway once more to reach Cheongdam Station, which is linked to the COEX Mall under the city’s massive Convention and Exhibition Center. Visit the mall’s COEX Aquarium, Museum Kimchikan or cinema.

Outside the COEX building is the Gangnam Style Horse Dance Statue, a pair of large golden hands symbolizing Psy’s iconic K-pop song.

Nearby you can experience the stark contrast of old and new South Korea in the Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple.

At night, Gangnam’s neon lights reflect a kaleidoscope of colors in the shiny façades of the buildings. It’s now time to try some of the mouthwatering food served up in Gangnam’s cool cafés and flash restaurants. Afterwards, hit the karaoke bars and nightclubs to sing and dance, Gangnam style.


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Gangnam-gu Hotel Deals

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas by IHG

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas by IHG

5 out of 5
521, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is ¥35,265 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥35,265
¥42,672 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"I traveled with my family, including kids and teens. It's very walkable to the shopping center."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas by IHG
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE

4 out of 5
415 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥14,840 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥14,840
¥16,324 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,603 reviews)
"Very convenient location and clean"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE
Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam

4 out of 5
517 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥14,681 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥14,681
¥16,149 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortably located in the Gangnam area. Bed seems a little too soft for my preference."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam
Hotel Cappuccino

Hotel Cappuccino

4 out of 5
155, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is ¥12,572 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
¥12,572
¥13,829 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
A Gem!
"Friendly staff, clean room, thoughtful amenities and convenient location."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Hotel Cappuccino
Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam

Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam

4.5 out of 5
640 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥26,329 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥26,329
¥28,962 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Starfield COEX Mall and Lotte World are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"Loved most of it. Didn't like that we had to pay for the outdoor pool and the prices for all the food services was truly insane. But other than that, it was nice and the employees were my favorite"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam
ANANTI AT GANGNAM

ANANTI AT GANGNAM

4 out of 5
734 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is ¥42,274 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
¥42,274
¥47,307 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Starfield COEX Mall and Lotte World are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
"The hotel itself is stunning, luxurious and looked exactly like the photos. However, for the price we paid, we were surprised breakfast was not included. It was also hard to navigate around the hotel with the lack of signs to the lobby from level 2. Toothbrush is also extra cost."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

ANANTI AT GANGNAM
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.

Other neighborhoods around Gangnam-gu

Samseong-dong featuring interior views

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.

Samseong-dong
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
Seocho-gu featuring a bridge, a river or creek and modern architecture

Seocho-gu

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Seocho-gu
Olympic Park showing landscape views, a garden and a city

Songpa-gu

4.5/5(74 area reviews)

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.

Songpa-gu
Itaewon which includes street scenes as well as a couple

Itaewon-dong

3/5(1 area review)

Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itawon Street and Seoul Central Mosque. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.

Itaewon-dong
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


Gangnam-gu