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$326 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$326
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,253 reviews)
"This hotel is amazing! Conveniently located and with everything at your hand, the metro, the mall, lotte world...it has heen one of the best hotels we have ever stayed!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Lotte Hotel World
Signiel Seoul
Signiel Seoul
5 out of 5
Lotte World Tower 76F-101F, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$480 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
S$480
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Signiel Seoul. Roy was thoughtful and an outstanding partner to us as concierge, including helping us with dinner onsite and advice on KTX and ITX trains. Philip at Bicena was also an incredible host to us for dinner and went above and beyond. Highly recommend this ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 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$383 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
S$383
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (686 reviews)
"Excellent location. Friendly and warm staff. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2025

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is S$171 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
S$171
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (2,567 reviews)
"The location was super convenient, close to Myeongdong shopping street and the subway, so it was easy to get around."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
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$100 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
S$100
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (1,576 reviews)
"Good stay and clean"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is S$449 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$449
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Awesome
"One the most beautiful hotel that I have ever stayed at. Hotel sits on a Hilltop. Awesome view of entire Seoul City."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
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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 Starfield COEX Mall.

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 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
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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