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

Dormy Inn SEOUL Gangnam
Dormy Inn SEOUL Gangnam
3.5 out of 5
134, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is ¥13,035 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
¥13,035
¥14,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,242 reviews)
"Front desk had good customer service. Although they should have advised us the first night that we arrived when we inquired about restaurants in the area, that there were several restaurants that can be accessed from the entrance/exit at the back area of the hotel. They only told us about the ones ..."

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

Dormy Inn SEOUL Gangnam
Shilla Stay Yeoksam
Shilla Stay Yeoksam
4 out of 5
517 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥11,442 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
¥11,442
¥12,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Ppl are so so so nice. Even though the room is not that big and beds are pretty small, i slept really well. Breakfast was amazing. When i go back to korea, i will definitely stay at this hotel again."

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Shilla Stay Yeoksam
Hotel Newv
Hotel Newv
3.5 out of 5
6, Seolleung-ro 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ¥8,397 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
¥8,397
¥9,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The room has great space and the gym is huge! They also offer classes! I took a reformer Pilates and a Yoga class during my stay. Love Love Love!! I’m coming back again!"

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025

Hotel Newv
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ¥13,027 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
¥13,027
¥14,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,262 reviews)
"It was good, English-speaking staff, very nice"

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ¥26,390 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
¥26,390
¥31,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ¥12,393 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
¥12,393
¥13,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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 and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,648 reviews)
"Nice property in a convenient location."

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
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Other neighborhoods around Yeoksam-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 KEPCO Art Center.

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 Bongeunsa Temple 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
Jamsil-dong as well as a couple

Jamsil-dong

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Jamsil-dong. Top attractions like Lotte World and Jamsil Baseball Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Samjeon Station or Jamsilsaenae Station to see more of the city.

Jamsil-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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