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

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

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 vibrant 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 culturally rich area.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

Things to do

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

฿411
per adult
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,369
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Chenggyecheon Stream in Seoul Night tour_PLK Travel

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

฿1,434
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

฿1,657
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿84
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island

Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island

฿2,162
per adult
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island
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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 ฿4,471 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,471
฿4,918 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (2,944 reviews)
"Very nice and kind front desk"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The Westin Josun Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul

5 out of 5
106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿9,876 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿9,876
฿11,950 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"I found a hair in my food and told the staff, but she just took it away without saying anything."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Westin Josun Seoul
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

4 out of 5
58, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿5,168 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿5,168
฿5,684 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The location is amazing! Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
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 ฿2,004 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,004
฿2,205 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,800 reviews)
"Hotel room was just what we needed. Definitely on the smaller side so the walls were all scratched up from suitcases. The staff and accommodations is definitely very travel friendly. It was walkable to the shopping area and there’s so many restaurants within a couple minutes walk. I would come ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Crown Park Hotel

Crown Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
19, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿4,228 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿4,228
฿4,651 total
9 Oct - 10 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! (1,011 reviews)
"Great staff, perfect location and lots to see and do within walking distance"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Crown Park Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun

Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun

4.5 out of 5
9 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿5,742 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿5,742
฿6,316 total
9 Oct - 10 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Good location, good service, good breakfast, clean."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun
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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