Yeoksam 2-dong Travel Guide
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Visit Yeoksam 2-dong
Popular places to visit
Lotte World
Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit 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 search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
This sizable commercial district is home to a staggering number of shopping malls, specialty stores and traditional Korean marketplaces.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
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.
Top hotels in Yeoksam 2-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Amenities in room were excellent: washing machine, microwave/ oven, sink, big fridge, drying facility. Good views.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Excellent
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best hotel in Korea
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
위치가 편리하고 조식이 맛잇어요
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Location is very good, at walkable distance to restaurants, Namdaemun markets, Myeongdong, Seoul station and airport limousine bus drop off/ pick up points. The area is safe and quiet. Rooms are spacious, clean and modern. Front desk staff are very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yeoksam 2-dong
Yeoksam 1-dong
While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheran-ro, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.
Seocho-gu
Consider a visit to KEPCO Art Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seocho-gu. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yangjae Station or Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Samseong-dong
Travellers choose Samseong-dong for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station and check out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Itaewon-dong
If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and Itawon Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.
