Jamsil-dong

Seoul

Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
Jamsil-dong
This area of Songpa-gu in Seoul is best known for the Lotte World Tower, one of Seoul’s most eye-catching and entertaining family malls.

In Jamsil-dong you can go indoor ice skating, visit a mind-boggling 3-D art space where you insert yourself in the paintings, watch a Disney-style show with the kids and take the monorail to an idyllic urban park in the Jamsil Special Tourist Zone.

Like most of Seoul, Jamsil-dong has changed dramatically over time. “Dong” means “district” and “Jamsil” means “place for sericulture,” which refers to the tradition of silkworm breeding in this once rural region.

Gaze up at the architecturally impressive Lotte World Tower on Olympic-ro. Head west, crossing over the Songpa highway to reach Lotte World, an entertainment precinct with the Lotte Department Store, restaurants, hotels, Lotte World Ice Rink and Lotte World Adventure, a giant theme park that includes the Lotte World Folk Museum,.

Try all the rides or spend a few hours in the swimming pools or on the ice rink with the kids. Regular parades, shows and narrated tram rides make the little ones forget all about their sore feet after a morning in the mall. There is also a haunted house for a spooky tour for the braver kids and adults. Still not scary enough? Then how about an indoor bungee jump?

The rest of Jamsil-dong is mostly a business district with offices and residential blocks. You can find most of the area’s restaurants and shops in the maze-like underground mall surrounding Jamsil Station.

If you don’t mind commuting to see all the central Seoul tourist sites, you could stay in one of the Lotte World hotels. This allows you to make the most of the cheaper room rates of the area and heavily discounted evening passes to the Lotte World Adventure theme park. If you’re a keen sports fan, you can watch a game at the Jamsil Baseball Stadium in nearby Olympic Park.

A special side trip is Seokchon Lake Park, which used to be part of the Han River before the land was reclaimed. Seokchon-hosu’s Magic Island isconnected by monorail to Lotte World Adventure, so it’s really easy to get there. The park looks like something out of a fairy tale in early spring, when the cherry blossoms are out.


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Top hotels in Jamsil-dong

Lotte Hotel World
Lotte Hotel World
5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is S$320 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$320
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,167 reviews)
"Book residential room to have a washer"

Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2025

Lotte Hotel World
Signiel Seoul
Signiel Seoul
5 out of 5
Lotte World Tower 76F-101F, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
The price is S$552 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
S$552
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"It was great modern and fantastic staff members who were willing to help & they were standby until late time. It’s great for shopping and lots of restaurants inside of building. The building is located near the lake & cafe next to each other, however it is bit far from a city so I wasn’t able to ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar, 2025

Signiel Seoul
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
5 out of 5
209, Jamsil-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
The price is S$352 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$352
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (635 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. I like location."

Reviewed on 30 Mar, 2025

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is S$181 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$181
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
"Modern hotel in great area, close to lots of food and drink options in particular."

Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
The price is S$141 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$141
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Hyundai Premium Outlet ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
"Great hotel very easy to get around with various metro stations and bus stops on the same block. Hotel is very convenient modern and clean. A bit further from the majority of tourist areas so you get great rest at the end of the day"

Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2025

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
The price is S$163 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
S$163
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (860 reviews)
"It is accessible to transports, good location, clean, amazing staff and restaurants in the building."

Reviewed on 11 Mar, 2025

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
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Other neighbourhoods around Jamsil-dong

Samseong-dong which includes interior views

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 Bongeunsa Temple.

Samseong-dong
Olympic Park showing a city, a high-rise building and landscape views

Songpa-gu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Songpa-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Lotte World is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.

Songpa-gu
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Gangnam-gu

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bongeunsa Temple and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Gangnam-gu
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Yeoksam 1-dong

While you're in Yeoksam 1-dong, take in top sights like Kukkiwon or Teheranno, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yeoksam Station or Eonju Station.

Yeoksam 1-dong
Seocho-gu featuring modern architecture, a river or creek and a bridge

Seocho-gu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Gangnam-daero 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.

Seocho-gu
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Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

Dongdaemun-gu


Jamsil-dong