Sogong-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people
Sogong-dong
Deoksugung Palace showing heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Sogong-dong
Deoksugung Palace featuring performance art as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Deoksugung Palace featuring performance art as well as a small group of people

Deoksugung Palace

4.5/5(50 reviews)

The smallest of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces is renowned for its mixture of western and eastern architecture.

Deoksugung Palace
Sungnyemun Gate showing heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Sungnyemun Gate

4/5(19 reviews)

Admire the majesty of this towering historic gate and marvel at the stark contrast between this proud symbol of ancient Seoul and its ultra-modern surroundings.

Sungnyemun Gate
Seoul Museum of Art

Seoul Museum of Art

You can browse the exhibits at Seoul Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Seoul Museum of Art
Chongdong Theater which includes performance art, interior views and theatre scenes

Chongdong Theater

Traditional, English-friendly Korean theater is performed inside this contemporary space.

Chongdong Theater
Agriculture Museum

Agriculture Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Agriculture Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Agriculture Museum

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

Things to do

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

฿2,213
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip

Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

฿1,604
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

฿416
per adult
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Seoul Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

฿3,208
per adult
Seoul Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Changdeokgung Palace

Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

฿2,855
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul City Tour

Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

฿1,219
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony
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Top hotels in Sogong-dong

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿4,909 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,909
฿5,400 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,805 reviews)
"Great customer service"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 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 ฿2,663 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,663
฿2,929 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,778 reviews)
"Unique about the property was the huge teddy bear and his friends greeting you as you enter the hotel! Plus, we had a resonator 3, the amenities in the room was set for THREE, never had this anywhere before, we always needed to request for that extra 1."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

4 out of 5
58, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿3,707 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,707
฿4,078 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Comfy Family Room
"Booked 1 night for 4 adults in family room stay. Room is equipped with washing and dryer machine. It is very convenient and hassle free. Highly recommended for family bonding stay. Distance to Myeongdong about 15mins walk. But 5mins walk to Namdaemun"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun

Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun

4.5 out of 5
9 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿5,492 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,492
฿6,042 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was fantastic. Always being greeted and friendly...ready to assist and solve the problem presented"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun
The Westin Josun Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul

5 out of 5
106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿9,154 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿9,154
฿11,076 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Well located. Rooms are a little dated."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

The Westin Josun Seoul
Crown Park Hotel

Crown Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
19, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿4,307 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,307
฿4,737 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, great area for shopping, Myeong dong night markets close by, food hall across the road (underground in Lotte centre), 7eleven store 50m from front door, very good breakfast quality & value. Also Airport bus 6701 stops at Westin Josun hotel 50m away. Very good ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Crown Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sogong-dong

Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

Myeong-dong
Insadong showing shopping as well as a small group of people

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.

Insa-dong
Insadong showing art and interior views

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
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Euljiro-dong

While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong

Sogong-dong Travel Guide