Yeoksam-dong

Seoul

Yeoksam featuring outdoor art
Yeoksam showing a park and outdoor art
Yeoksam showing outdoor art as well as an individual male
Yeoksam which includes a city
Yeoksam which includes signage

Feel dwarfed by some of the tallest buildings in Seoul as you explore Korea’s answer to “Silicon Valley” in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam neighborhood.

Yeoksam-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu, which is one of Seoul’s most talked about and fastest-growing neighborhoods. Admire its shining outdoor art, sleek high-rise towers and bustling malls and streets before you check out the more touristy attractions and K-Pop icons in Gangnam.

Teheran-ro (“Tehran Boulevard”), or Teheranno, runs from the Gangnam Station subway stop through Yeoksam-dong to the Samseong-Dong neighborhood. The bustling boulevard is home to some of the nation’s tallest skyscrapers. Because so many information technology companies have offices here, the area is nicknamed “Teheran Valley,” with a playful nod to California’s famous Silicon Valley. Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, is also based in Yeoksam-dong.

Nearby Kyobo Gangnam Tower is one of the most striking examples of how not even the sky is the limit in South Korea. This is a 26-story, brick-clad skyscraper in Gangnam that can be seen from the Yeoksam district. The architect, Mario Botta, made sure it had a strong, square look to it, in order to “resist the monotony of contemporary language.” Only the lucky few can visit the building’s panoramic glass bridge near the top, because the tower is in use by the insurance company that gave it its name.

Not strictly in Yeoksam-dong, but very close Yeoksam Station is the LG Arts Center within the 38-story LG Gangnam Tower along Nonhyeon-ro. Check out the theater’s sleek design from the outside or get tickets for one of the live performances.

To see what else is on, find the brightly painted Seocho Tourist Information Center at exit 9 of Gangnam Station, within easy walking distance from Yeoksam. The center is open during the day and a good place to get maps and local, up-to-date tips for events and new attractions. Don’t miss the Korean musical instruments exhibit upstairs, which is really fascinating if you’re into Korean history and culture.

There are lots of hotels in this bustling area just south of the Han River, but it’s just as easy to travel here from central Seoul. To get to the Yeoksam business district of Gangnam, take the Seoul Subway Line 2 to Yeoksam Station.


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Yeoksam-dong Hotel Deals

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam

4 out of 5
517 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is ¥14,496 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
¥14,496
¥15,946 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Stayed for 7 days, wonderful view from my room. Close to must shops, places to eat, and subway stations."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ¥19,229 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
¥19,229
¥21,152 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (2,608 reviews)
"It’s literally 1 min from the subway station. And so easy to go anywhere! Great location!"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ¥23,210 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
¥23,210
¥25,531 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,825 reviews)
"Cleanliness, dining around so convenient. So quiet love the place, we'll come back again."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ¥9,552 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
¥9,552
¥10,703 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,642 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the theme room with the Line friends. So cute! The room was spacious. The hotel is close to Myeongdong."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is ¥11,363 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
¥11,363
¥12,499 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
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8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Good service by the staff to assign room away from construction noise. Good location for food and transport to malls and airport."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is ¥10,037 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
¥10,037
¥11,191 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,684 reviews)
"I like it alot"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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Other neighborhoods around Yeoksam-dong

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Yeoksam 1-dong

If you're spending time in Yeoksam 1-dong, check out sights like Kukkiwon or Teheranno and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.

Yeoksam 1-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
Gangnam featuring outdoor art

Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(668 area reviews)

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.

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
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


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