Gangnam (강남) — made globally famous by PSY’s 2012 hit — is Seoul’s most affluent district and home to luxury shopping, fine dining, top business hotels, and the highest concentration of plastic surgery clinics in the world. It’s also one of the most spread-out neighborhoods in Seoul, making it ideal for exploring without the burden of heavy luggage.

Top Things to Do in Gangnam

• COEX Mall: Asia’s largest underground shopping mall with an aquarium, bookstore, and cinema
• Garosugil: Tree-lined boulevard with independent boutiques, cafés, and galleries in Sinsa-dong
• Bongeunsa Temple: A serene Buddhist temple surrounded by skyscrapers — one of Seoul’s most unique sights
• Lotte World Tower: 555m skyscraper with observation deck, mall, and aquarium in nearby Jamsil
• Apgujeong Rodeo Street: High-end fashion boutiques and celebrity sighting territory
• SM Town: K-pop entertainment complex for fans of EXO, NCT, and aespa

Top Hotels in Gangnam

Gangnam has some of Seoul’s finest hotels: Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas, Park Hyatt Seoul, JW Marriott Seoul, Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam, and Signiel Seoul at Lotte World Tower. If you’re checking in or out of any Gangnam hotel, we cover the entire area with same-day luggage delivery.

Move Between Gangnam and Other Seoul Areas

Many travelers split their Seoul trip between central areas (Myeongdong, Insadong) and Gangnam. Our same-day delivery service makes it easy to move hotels — check out in the morning, send your bags ahead, and spend the day sightseeing before checking into your Gangnam accommodation in the evening.