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Songpa (송파) and Gangdong (강동) are in the eastern part of Seoul, along the Han River. Quieter and more residential then its hectic neighbor, Gangnam, Songpa nonetheless offers a fair number of attractions. The world's largest indoor theme park, Lotte World, is here, as is the Olympic Park and many of the facilities that were used the 1988 Seoul Olympics. And for fans of baseball and/or Korean op culture, the Jamsil Sports Complex frequently hosts baseball games and K-pop concerts.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Songpa, which literally means a riverside village with good mountains and clear water with green pine trees on a hill, was a town in the early Baekje Dynasty. It was originally part of Jungdae-myeon, Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do, but in 1963, when Seoul's administrative area was expanded, it was incorporated into Seongdong-gu, and the Songpa branch office was established. In 1975, it was separated from Seongdong-gu to Gangnam-gu, and in 1979, it was part of Gangdong-gu, which was separated from Gangnam-gu. In 1988, with the implementation of local government, it was separated from Gangdong-gu and Songpa-gu was established.
Orientation
[edit | edit source]Seoul/Southeast consists of two districts (구 gu): Songpa and Gangdong. This area is characterized by a mix of large residential neighborhoods, major sports and leisure facilities, riverside parks, and well-planned apartment complexes. Compared to central Seoul, the southeast is less crowded but offers wide open spaces, modern infrastructure, and convenient access to nature.
Songpa is one of Seoul’s most dynamic districts, home to Lotte World Tower, Olympic Park, and major shopping and entertainment complexes. It played a central role during the 1988 Seoul Olympics and remains a hub for culture, sports, and leisure. Gangdong, located further east, is known for its quieter residential areas, Godeok and Cheonho neighborhoods, and proximity to the Han River and ecological parks. Together, these districts offer a balance between urban convenience and a more relaxed local atmosphere.
Map of Seoul/Songpa
| Songpa (송파) (Songpa-gu) A major commercial and residential district featuring Lotte World Tower, Olympic Park, large shopping malls, and vibrant entertainment areas around Jamsil. |
| Gangdong (강동) (Gangdong-gu) Primarily residential, with riverside parks, ecological green spaces, and quieter neighborhoods such as Godeok and Cheonho, offering a more local Seoul experience. |
Climate
[edit | edit source]Seoul/Southeast experiences a typical temperate climate with four distinct seasons, similar to the rest of the city. Winters are cold and dry, with January temperatures generally ranging from -5°C to 2°C. Summers are hot and humid, especially in July and August, when daytime temperatures often reach 30°C or higher.
The rainy season peaks in July, which receives the highest annual precipitation, while spring and autumn are relatively mild and pleasant. Snowfall occurs in winter but is usually light and infrequent. Thanks to large parks and riverside areas, parts of Songpa and Gangdong can feel slightly cooler in the evenings during summer months.July receives the most precipitation, with 414.4 millimeters of rainfall. Snow is not common in eastern Seoul.
Visitor information
[edit | edit source]History
[edit | edit source]Due to its geographical location along the Han River, the Songpa area has been inhabited by Neolithic people since prehistoric times and became the center of life for Gojoseon with the establishment of the ancient state, and was the capital of Baekje for about 493 years from the eponymous King Onjo to the 21st King Gaero, From the late 4th century to the late 7th century when Silla unified the three kingdoms, the Han River basin was an area where the power struggle between Baekje (Hanam Wirye Castle and Hansung), Goguryeo (Nam Pyongyang Province), and Silla (Hansanju--Namhansanju--Hanju) was intense.
Get in
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Map of Seoul/Songpa
By subway
[edit | edit source]Subway line 8 runs through Songpa and continues to Namhansanseong.
You can take Line 2 and get off at Jamsil and go directly to Lotte World Tower or Lotte Department Store.
You can get off at Garak Market Station and Ogeum Station on Line 3.
You can get off at Olympic Park Station and Bangi Station on Line 5.
Take Line 9 to General Sports Complex Station and Seokchon Station.
By car
[edit | edit source]Road transportation is one of the most convenient in Seoul, with Olympic Boulevard running through the northern part of the district and the Dongbu Expressway and Bundang Subway running through the western part of the district, as well as Jamsil Bridge and Olympic Bridge crossing the Han River. First of all, it is connected to the neighboring Gangnam subdistrict by numerous bridges over the Tancheon, including Olympic Boulevard. Olympic Boulevard provides convenient access to the city center and Yeouido subdistrict, as well as easy access to nearby satellite cities such as Seongnam and Hanam. The general roads in the district are also among the widest in Seoul, including Olympic Road, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-daero, Wiryeseong-daero, and Gangdong-daero, and the supporting branch roads are well laid out in a grid pattern. To the southeast, the area is blocked by the Namhansan mountain range, but it is convenient to access the Metropolitan Expressway 1 through Songpa IC and Seohanam IC. However, the highway is often congested during rush hour.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Olympic Park (올림픽 공원), 424, Olympic-ro, ☏ +82 2-410-1114. 05:00~22:00. Built for the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. A lake, a large field covered with the grass, and a square with sculptures are very popular among visitors. It is frequently visited by brides and grooms to take their wedding pictures. There are a couple of courses that are ideal for jogging or walking. In addition, the outdoor stage and the six stadiums are often used for concerts and other special events. Also a well known modern art museum named SOMA Museum is in the park. It features modern artworks by both Korean and international artists. Museum ₩3,000.
- Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival is a festival which reenacts Hanseong Baekje’s traditions and culture. Baekje is one of Korea ancient nation (BC 18 – AD 660). The capital of Baekje had been in Seoul for about 470 years (BC 1 – AD 476). Historical sites and antiquities of Baekje were discovered in Seoul. To remember the history of Baekje, Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival is held every year (September) in Olympic Park, Songpa-Gu. You can experience Holography, Riders' equation, Ancient Tomb of Baekje, Baekje Experience Village, and Historical cultural distance matrix.
- 2 Iljasan Park (일자산 자연공원), 660, Dongnam-ro (Gangdong), ☏ +82 2-480-1396. 24 Hours. Park with sports facilities, many herb gardens and an astronomical observatory.
- 3 Seokchon Lake (석촌호수), ☏ +82 2 412 0190. Actually two lakes divided by a road, surrounded by park with several playgrounds. This park is something of an oasis in the middle of the skyscraper landscape. There is also a bar inside Seokchon Lake, so you can enjoy beer with the lake in the background.
- 4 Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky, 롯데월드타워). 09:30-23:00 (last ticketing at 22:00). Enjoy the view from the fifth tallest building in the world. Be sure to check the weather before entry. The Lotte World Tower is a 555.7-metre (1,823 ft), 123-story skyscraper located in Sincheon-dong, Songpa District. It opened to the public in 2017, and is the tallest building in South Korea and the sixth tallest in the world. Adult (ages over 13) ₩27,000, child (ages 3-12) ₩24,000. If you head towards Exit 2 of Jamsil Station without going above ground, you will be directly connected to the underground passage. If you're visiting the movie theaters in the World Tower, Exit 11 is the fastest way to get there.
- 5 Seoulchakbogo (서울책보고), Ogeum-ro 1-ga, Jamsil 4-dong, ☏ +82 2 6951-4979. Tu-Su 10:00-20:30. It is also a place where used books are collected and various cultural performances are held. There is also a cafe. It also has huge amounts of used books donated and sold and operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. If you like books, this place is recommended. Free.
- 6 Songlidan load (송리단길), 45-5 in Songpa-dong. A hot place for young people these days. There are so many delicious restaurants and pretty cafes here. There are also many hidden cafes all over the place.
- 7 Lotte World Aquarium (롯데월드 아쿠아리움), 300 Lotte World Mall B1 to the Olympic Games, ☏ +82 2 1661-2000. 10:00-22:00. The Lotte World Aquarium, which created the closest environment to nature for "Another Sea" sea friends who recreated the marine ecosystem of the five oceans around the world, is harmonized with ocean friends from all over the world. You can experience the aquarium directly and learn the importance of the sea while feeling it. Adult ₩35,000, child ₩29,000. Ticket office
- 8 291 photographs (291 포토그랩스), 300 Olympic Stadium, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 3213-5000. 10:30-20:00. This place is inside Lotte Tower Mall and various photos of photographers are hung. There are 500 pictures and you can buy the pictures you want. Free.
- 9 Seoul Baekje Museum. (한성 백제 박물관), 71, Wiryeseong-daero, ☏ +82 2-2152-5800. 09:00 - 19:00. Seoul Baekje Museum (Korean: 한성백제박물관) is a museum in South Korea. Based on the natural silhouette of the nearby Mongchontoseong, the appearance of Seoul Baekje Museum was shaped a ship of Baekje in honor of Baekje. Seoul Baekje Museum is a civic lifelong education center with an emphasis on the educational role. There are a variety of Baekje artifacts and vividly embodied materials on ancient history of the Korean peninsula. Admission is free.
- 10 Songpa Book Museum (송파 책박물관), 77, Songpa-daero 37-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2-2147-2486. 10:00 - 18:00 (Closed at every Monday). Songpa Book Museum is the first public book museum in the country. The design of the building was created with the motif of the layers of a bookshelf. The first floor consists of a reading space, a book experience exhibition room, and a cafe. The second floor consists of a digital content experience space, a creative space, and an outdoor space for reading. Lectures or educational programs are also held in the open studio on the first basement floor. free.
- 11 SOMA Museum of Art (소마 미술관), ☏ +82 2-425-1077. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. SOMA Museum of Art opened in 2004, and has become Songpa's representative art museum. It exhibits various paintings and outdoor sculptures, and regularly hosts special exhibitions on various themes.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Jamsil Sports Complex (잠실종합운동장), 25, Olympic-ro (Metro Line 2 and 9, Sports Complex Station), ☏ +82 2-2240-8800. This large sports complex centered around Jamsil Olympic Stadium, built in 1976 and host to most of the competitions in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Though its heady Olympic heydays are long past, this sports complex is still very much active and frequently hosts various cultural and sporting events, most frequently concerts and baseball games. At Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Doosan Bears and LG Twins are home to this arena. Baseball here is very popular. It is, in fact, probably the most popular team sport in the entire country. You can feel the craze during the match. Booking tickets is tricky for non-Korean speakers. It's probably best to book tickets through an agency or third party instead of directly online. You can buy tickets offline at the stadium, but weekend games(Friday, Saturday, Sunday) are usually sold out.
- 2 Lotte World (롯데월드) (Metro Line 2, Jamsil Station). 10:00-21:00. This complex has a Lotte Department Store, a theatre which hosts the show Ballerina Who Loves a B-Boy, a Lotte luxury hotel, a large indoor ice skating rick, and a traditional Korean folk museum. However, what it is most famous for is one of the world's largest indoor theme park. Lots of rides. Atlantis rides, especially outdoors, are enough to make you have fun.Though it may seem attractive on a rainy day, others will have the same idea. Especially on the weekends and on holidays, if it's raining, watch out for mind-numbing lines. All-day passes: ₩62,000 for adults, ₩54,000 youth; after 16:00 passes: ₩50,000 for adults, ₩43,000 for youth. For more detailed pricing information, please click here.
- 3 Lotte World Ice Rink (롯데월드 아이스링크), 240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu (Metro Line 2 Line 8), ☏ +82 2-1661-2000. Su-Th 11:00 - 20:50, F-Sa 11:00 - 21:20. The ice rink is located on the first floor of Lotte World. Even if you don't use Lotte World rides, you can use it separately. It's a great way to feel the atmosphere of Lotte World in a short time and at a reasonable price. There are many good restaurants around here, so you can enjoy delicious food after enjoying the ice rink. Resurfacing times: daily 12:50-13:10, 14:00-14:30, 16:00-16:30, 17:30-18:00, and 20:00-20:30. ₩13,000, skating conversation fee set ₩19,000.
Buy
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- 1 Garak Market (가락 시장), 298 Garak-dong, Songpa-gu (Metro Line 8, Garak Market Station). This is an enormous farmers' and fish market. It is a good place to visit because the amenities are well-equipped.
- 2 Garden5 (가든 파이브), 66, Chungmin-ro (Metro Line 8, Jangji Station). +82 2-2157-0100. This is a large, very new mall and shopping complex that is part of the district government's efforts to make Songpa more of a center of culture and commerce. This complex is somewhat of a hybrid, selling both consumer goods and acting as a distribution center for manufacturers and wholesalers.
- 3 Lotte Department Store (롯데백화점) (Metro Line 2, Jamsil Station). Part of the above-mentioned complex that includes Lotte World, the Lotte Department Store here is a standard Korean Department Store - except, of course, all the other attractions attached to it.
- 4 Olympic-ro (Metro Line 2, Sincheon Stn). The stretch of road from the sports complex to Lotte World has a fair number of stores and cafes here, and they're open quite late because of the nearby Sincheon nightlife area (see below). Nothing special, you'll find the typical clothing and gadget stores you find everywhere else.
- 5 Lotte World Mall (롯데월드몰), 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu (Metro Line 2, Line 8), ☏ +82 2-3213-5000. 10:30-22:00. Lotte World Mall is located in Lotte Tower. Compared to Lotte Department Store next door, Lotte World Mall has a more youth-oriented fashion space. If you want to see the youthful atmosphere of Korea indoors, visit Lotte World Mall.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Viking Sweep, 300 Olympic Road, Sincheon-dong, ☏ +82 128-86-06096. M-F 11:30-15:30, 18:00-22:00; Sa Su 11:30-13:30, 14:00-16:00, 17:30-19:30, 20:00-22:00. This is a buffet of unlimited food, especially lobster. It is expensive.
- 2 Ashley Queens, 40 Olympic Road, Jamsil-dong, ☏ +82 2 6412-1031. 11:00-22:00. This is the highest Ashley Queens in the class. It has the most kinds of food and makes various foods such as Japanese, Korean, and Korean food. The price is not expensive, so you can eat it with satisfaction. ₩15,900-24,900.
- 3 Yorihanennamja (요리하는남자), 27 Baekje Ancient Tomb 7-gil, Jamsil-dong, ☏ +82 2 419-1511. 11:30-22:00. Inside, you can enjoy a pleasant atmosphere, and nice food. ₩17,000-40,000.
- 4 Godosik, 55-7 in Songpa-dong, ☏ +82 2 422-8692. 16:00-00:00. It is not a typical meat restaurant but a house that sells pork like a steak. It tastes great. ₩13,000-16,000.
- 5 Olderplate (올더플레이트), 25 Baekje Ancient Tomb-ro 45-gil, ☏ +82 2 6497-0901. The venue does not use ground or ground meat for more than 2 days, and prides itself for using fresh ingredients inside a clean environment. ₩13,900.
- 6 DanDi (단디), 7 Baekje Ancient Tomb-ro 45-gil, ☏ +82 2 412-5335. 11:30-21:30. This house specializes in Daechang rice, which can only be found in Korea. ₩9,000-13,500.
- 7 Lalabread, 4 Ogeum-ro 16-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 1800-1990. 10:00-22:00. It is a store that sells sandwiches etc. by baking bread by itself. You can enjoy brunch or lunch lightly. ₩10,000-11,000.
- 8 Outback Steak House (아웃백 잠실점), Jamsil branch of Songpa-daero 466 (282 m from Exit 1 of 89 Seokchon Station), ☏ +82 507-1333-4071. 11:00 ~ 22:00 (last order at 21:00). It is about a 10-minute walk from exit 2 of Jamsil Station on line 2 and 8. It is about a 10-minute walk from exit 1 of Seokchon Station on line 8.
- 9 9 con me (콘메), 6-30 1st floor, Baekje Gobun-ro 42-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 507-1312-3419. 12:00 - 22:30, 15:00 to 17:00 break time, 21:00 Last Order. Parking is available in front of the store. Songpa Women's Cultural Center near the full train. Or on-road parking lots along the road or paid parking lots nearby.
- 10 Songridan's taste (송리단취향), 20, Gobun-ro 45-gil, Baekje, Songpa 1-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. every day 11:30 - 21:00, 15:00 to 17:00, break time 20:00 Last Order. It is a fusion restaurant in Songridan-gil. The neat wooden interior is impressive.
- 11 never sleeps pizza (피자네버슬립스 송리단길점), 6th Floor, Baekje Gobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 507-1335-5877. 12:00 - 23:00, 22:15 Last Order. You must use the nearby public parking lot for the parking lot. Search the Songpa Neighborhood Park parking lot on the navigation (29, Songpa-daero 42, Songpa-gu, Seoul). It's an eight-minute walk from Pizza Neverslip.
- 12 goteat (갓잇 송리단길점), 2011, 2F GOODEAT, Ogeum-ro 16-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 507-1403-9451. - Last order weekday lunch 14:10, every day dinner 20:30 Folding. - Parking available: Dosan Park branch, Ilsan branch, Uijeongbu Minrak branch, Dongtan branch. No parking: Songridan-gil Branch, Olympic Park Branch, Seongsu Holy Water Branch, Yeonnam Branch, Anguk Branch, Bojeong Cafe Street Branch, Yongsan Branch, Gangnam Gadnonhyeon Branch. Reservations are only available at Dosan Park.
- 13 London Bagel Museum (런던베이글뮤지엄 잠실점), 1F, 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu (Metro Line 2, Line 8). 10:30-22:00. One of the most famous bagel shops in Korea. You can make a non-face-to-face reservation through the CatchTable app. It is recommended to make a reservation and then visit the mall.
- 14 Gordon Ramseyburger (고든램지버거 롯데월드몰점), B1F, Lotte World Mall, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 507-1403-4797. 10:30-22:00. The first Gordon Ramsay burger in Asia. Enjoy a high-end concept burger restaurant from world-renowned 3 Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay.
- 15 Chunghwaog (청와옥 본점), 1F, Bando Building, 48, Wiryeseong-daero, ☏ +82 507-1365-3488. 08:00-22:00. This restaurant serves kukbap, a national dish of Korea. It's one of the most delicious restaurants in Korea. You can control the spiciness with the red seasoning called dadaegi. ₩9,000.
- 16 Bangeog (방이옥 본점), 1F, 28, Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 507-1371-6592. 13:00-01:00. This is the place to go for Korean-style barbecue. Along with the meat, you can also enjoy "so-mac," a mixture of Korean soju and beer.
- 17 obut restaurant (오붓 식당), Room 203, 2nd floor of the shopping mall, 120, Wirye Plaza-ro, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2-6339-6232. 10:30-22:00. A cozy Western-style bistro in Wirye New Town with a warm, inviting atmosphere. It is local favorite for its succulent steaks and flavorful pasta dishes, offering a perfect setting for a relaxed meal.
- 18 jejugan (제줏간), 290 Wirye Plaza-ro, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2-401-2416. 16:00-24:00. A Jeju-inspired BBQ spot specializing in premium aged pork belly. The staff grills the meat at your table, allowing for a perfectly cooked, hassle-free dining experience.
Drink
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Sincheon (신천) (one street back from Olympic-ro). A large nightlife district. This is not Sinchon (신촌), another nightlife district that is frequently mixed up because of the name - Sinchon is in Seodaemun/Mapo, which is the opposite side of the city and mainly caters to university students. Sincheon, on the other hand, is populated more by local businessmen; in Korea, getting drunk together with co-workers is seen as essential to building working relationships, which is one of the reasons why Korea has such a high rate of drinking. If you are a foreigner working in a Korean office or visiting Korea for a business trip, you may find yourself visiting this neighbourhood.
- 2 Onhwa (온화), 15 Baekje gobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu. 12:00-23:00. The cafe is in Songni-Dan-gil and the souffle pancake is a famous cafe. Inside, it gives a beige color. Drink ₩5,000, cake ₩15,000.
- 3 JenJen, 34 Baekje Gobun-ro, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 412-7240. 12:00-22:00. It specializes in cake and milk tea. Store has a good reputation cake ₩11,000.
- 4 Take a shower (테이크 어 샤워), 1 47-gil Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 70-4307-0910. 12:00-22:00. This place has a cute charm and is a great cafe to post photos on SNS. Americano ₩1500.
- 5 Anggwa, Ogeumro 18-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 6013-1568. 12:00-22:00. This is the first Dorayaki house in Korea. Dorayaki is an unfamiliar dessert and will be curious. The price is low, too. ₩2800-4000.
- 6 Onjung (온정), Garak-ro 15-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 423-1331. 11:00-00:00. This is a famous house for raw fruit tart. Americano ₩3500, tart ₩6500.
- 7 pepper (카페 페퍼), 12, Baekje Gobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu. 12:00 - 21:00 every day. It's located on the second floor of the cafe complex and Gyeongyang katsu building.You can go around the building and come up the stairs to the entrance.
- 8 Blue Bottle Jamsil Cafe (블루보틀 잠실 카페), 300 Blue Bottle Jamsil Cafe in Olympic-ro, ☏ +82 507 1533-6906. 10:30 - 22:00.
- 9 pit a cake (팻어케이크), 92nd floor, Baekje Gobun-ro 45-gil, ☏ +82 507-1364-7709. 12:00 - 21:00 every day. It is a handmade cake restaurant that uses fresh fruit and milk cream.
- 10 Antique Coffee Jamsil Branch (앤티크 커피 잠실점), Jamsil branch of Antique Coffee on the 1st floor of 21-16 Baekje Gobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu (265m from Exit 1 of Seokchon Station), ☏ +82 507-1355-7017. 10:00 - 22:00 every day. Parking is prohibited in the store, so the nearest parking lot is Yuseong parking lot (paid).
- 11 Weekly Coffee (위클리 커피), 230 B123, Wirye Plaza-ro. 09:00 - 20:00.
Bars
[edit | edit source]- 12 Craft island (크래프트아일랜드), 35 to the Olympics in Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 413-1555. 16:00 - 24:00. It is a beer house and is also well prepared for beer. Beer ₩5500-8000.
- 13 Jamsil branch of 1987 loop tower (1987루프탑라운지), 11 Olimpic-ro32-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 420-1987. 17:00-03:00. This bar is characterized by its roof top. You can eat while watching the night view of Seoul. Beer ₩5000.
- 14 Motoqurasi (모토쿠라시), 27 Baekje Gobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 10-3852-6327. 12:00-00:00. Izakayada. They mainly sell sake, a Japanese liquor.You can also eat seafood-related foods. ₩10,000-25000.
- 15 Radiohead pub (라디오헤드 펍), 22-6 Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 417-0205. 18:00-03:00. You can taste five draft beer managed by a winner of the Philsten Bartender contest, and you can enjoy a selection of wines and hard work for ₩3,000-100,000. You can request songs. We try to play them according to the latest pop, old pop, rock, hard rock, and blues. Beer ₩6000-8000.
- 16 Tong (통), 18-gil, Yiseung-daero, 14, ☏ +82 2 415-5574. 16:30-02:00. Salmon sashimi and alcohol can be eaten in a quiet atmosphere. salmon sashimi ₩25000.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]Sincheon has a number of love motels. There is one particular area where a few dozen are clustered together.
- 1 Lotte hotel world (롯데월드호텔), 240 Olympic Road, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 419-7000. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. It is a five-star hotel with perfect facilities around it and the station is also near.The price is a little expensive. ₩110,000. At Lotte Hotel World, check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. rates start as low as 400,000 won.
- 2 Dellight hotel (딜라이트호텔), 36-5 in Bangbang 2-dong, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 414-1263. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. It's a reasonable price for a night's sleep. There is Seokchon Lake nearby. ₩85,000.
- 3 Hotel Lake, 158 Seokchon-dong, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 422-1001. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Hotel Lake is 11 minutes' walk from Seokchon Station Exit 8 of Subway Line 8. Seokchon Lake, a downtown rest stop, is across from the hotel, and Lotte World Tower, the 6th highest place in the world, is 15 minutes away on foot. ₩67,000.
- 4 Seoul Olympic Parktel (서울올림픽파크텔), 448 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 02 410 2114. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 5 Hotel Park Habio (호텔 파크하비오), 204, Park Habio, 111, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 6925 2900. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 6 Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences (소피텔 앰배서더 서울 호텔 & 서비스드 레지던스), 209 Jamsil-ro, Songpa-gu, ☏ +82 2 2092 6000. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00.
- 7 Hotel Infini (호텔인피니), 268, Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu, ☏ +82 2-425-1000. Check-in: 14:00-00:00, check-out: 01:00-12:00. Free private parking and a business center are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk.
- 8 Jamsil Tomgi Hotel (잠실 톰지 호텔), 21-12, Ogeum-ro 11-gil (a 7-minute car ride from Lotte World theme park and Olympic Park), ☏ +82 507-1441-6667. Check-in: 15:00-18:00, check-out: 12:00. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Both air conditioning and heating are provided. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Laundry and ironing can be done in the hotel. Luggage storage is provided at the front desk. The hotel also offers fax and photocopying services.
- 9 Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences (소피텔 앰배서더 서울 호텔 & 서비스드 레지던스), 209, Jamsil-ro, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu (2.3 miles from Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street and 3 miles from COEX Convention Centre), ☏ +82 2-2092-6000. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a closet, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette with a microwave and a minibar. At Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences, rooms have a seating area. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. Guests can use the business center or relax in the bar.
- 10 Signiel Seoul (시그니엘 서울), 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu, ☏ +82 2-3213-1000. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. All rooms are carpeted and fitted with a mini-bar, fridge, coffee machine, safety deposit box and flat-screen TV. Private bathroom includes a hairdryer, free toiletries, slippers and toilet with an electronic bidet. Staff at Signiel Seoul can assist guests with luggage storage, valet parking and concierge services. Dry cleaning, laundry, trouser press and ironing services are available at a surcharge.
- 11 Hotel the Castle Banyi (호텔 더 캐슬 방이), 7, Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-g, ☏ +82 507-1370-2601. Check-in: 15:00-20:00, check-out: 13:00. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet. At the accommodation rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
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[edit | edit source]There are various subway lines in Songpa-gu. Lines 2, 8, 5, etc. are various and you can go anywhere you want.
| Routes through Songpa |
| END ← | W  E | → Shinchone → Jamsil |
| END ← | W  E | → Moran → Jamsil |