Yeoksam-dong

Seoul

Yeoksam-dong
Yeoksam-dong
Yeoksam-dong
Yeoksam-dong
Yeoksam-dong

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

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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Top hotels in Yeoksam-dong

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam
Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam
4 out of 5
517 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is S$117 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$117
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Overall good"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Shilla Stay Gangnam Yeoksam
Hotel Newv
Hotel Newv
3.5 out of 5
6, Seolleung-ro 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Super close to subway station which makes it convenient to travel around. Lots to eat around as well. Room was spacious and clean, highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Hotel Newv
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is S$184 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$184
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,569 reviews)
"close to lots of shops and food, trains and buses. good location, nice staff. room was fairly standard as was bathroom. clean"

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 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 S$219 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$219
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,804 reviews)
"Decent location and nice big rooms"

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 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 S$134 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
S$134
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,596 reviews)
"The property was clean. We had an issue with the shower on our first night, but property maintenance and front desk staff coordinated well and resolved it promptly. However, the toilet had a persistent unpleasant odor throughout our stay."

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is S$96 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$96
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,657 reviews)
"good location, easy access for checkin-out. I would like to stay there again overall"

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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Other neighbourhoods around Yeoksam-dong

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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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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 Starfield COEX Mall and Bongeunsa Temple. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

Gangnam-gu
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 Starfield COEX Mall.

Samseong-dong
Seoul Forest which includes a park and a city

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.

Seongsu-dong
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Itaewon-dong

If you're spending time in Itaewon-dong, you might enjoy attractions like Itawon Street and Seoul Central Mosque. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.

Itaewon-dong


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