Gwanak-gu

Seoul

A city sidewalk with a stone wall, green bushes, and trees.
A tree-lined pathway leading to a building with a staircase.
A park with green trees, pink flowers, and a person in a red jacket walking on a path.
A traditional Korean gate with a red door, green and red pillars, and tiled roof.
A stone monument with a unique stepped design surrounded by well-maintained bushes and flowers.

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Seoul National University

8.2/10 (438 reviews)
South Korea’s leading university is a city within a city, with students living, exercising, learning and socializing on site at its main campus.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

￥6,322
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)

￥7,998
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

DMZ Tour: JSA Museum, Defector Live Talk & Red Bridge Option

￥7,198
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour: JSA Museum, Defector Live Talk & Red Bridge Option
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)

￥10,877
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
Suspension Bridge

Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge

￥9,597
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
South Korea: Seoul COEX Aquarium

South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket

￥3,679
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket
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Gwanak-gu Hotel Deals

Anook Signature Hotel Seoul Guro

Anook Signature Hotel Seoul Guro

4 out of 5
1458 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul
The price is ￥10,214 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
￥10,214
￥11,375 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Gocheok Sky Dome and Yeouido ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"goated staff guy"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Anook Signature Hotel Seoul Guro
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ￥33,613 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
￥33,613
￥40,671 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Loved everything about it!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥19,924 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥19,924
￥22,004 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,637 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ￥38,719 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
￥38,719
￥47,102 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,500 reviews)
"Extreme clean room. The location is very good. You can find anything you want from fruit to luxury."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Lotte Hotel World
Glad Mapo

Glad Mapo

3.5 out of 5
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Mapo
The price is ￥19,420 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
￥19,420
￥21,705 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Quite good experience with Mapo"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Glad Mapo
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

3 out of 5
293, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
The price is ￥9,033 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
￥9,033
￥10,083 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,756 reviews)
"very clean and nice"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
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Where to stay in Gwanak-gu

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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

Myeong-dong

Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

Gangnam-gu

Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

Hongdae

Spend some time visiting places like Gyeongui Line Forest Park while getting to know Hongdae, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

Dongdaemun-gu

Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.

A traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Gwanak-gu

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