Seongbuk-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

Korea Furniture Museum featuring heritage elements, a park and a fountain
Korea Furniture Museum featuring heritage elements
Seongbuk-gu
Korea Furniture Museum which includes a small town or village
Korea Furniture Museum

Popular places to visit

Korea University

Korea University

4/5(11 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Korea University during your travels in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Korea University
Korea Furniture Museum featuring heritage elements, a park and a fountain

Korea Furniture Museum

Join a guided tour of this private museum to visit a collection of traditional Korean homes decorated with a variety of furniture pieces.

Korea Furniture Museum

Sungshin Women's University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Sungshin Women's University during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Sungshin Women's University

Gilsangsa Temple

After visiting Gilsangsa Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Gilsangsa Temple

Jeongneung Royal Tomb

Learn about the local history of Seoul when you spend time at Jeongneung Royal Tomb. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Jeongneung Royal Tomb

Gansong Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Gansong Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Gansong Art Museum

Things to do

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

฿413
per adult
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island

Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island

฿1,962
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Mt Seorak Hike with Naksansa Temple or Nami Island
DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,375
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)

฿1,471
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip

From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip

฿2,524
per adult
From Seoul: Nami Island, Korean Garden & Rail Bike Day Trip
Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge

Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge

฿1,144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge
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Top hotels in Seongbuk-gu

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿5,016 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿5,016
฿5,517 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (3,023 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, no issues, helped with taxi onwards, nice pool and gym facilities

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿4,417 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿4,417
฿4,858 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,773 reviews)
Everything was good except the broken electrical outlet next to the beds. It was annoying to charge our electric stuff- phones, extra batteries, iPad, etc. using only one outlet in the room. Also the noise “in the middle of city” bothered me, but it will be your choice, in the middle of city or not. ...

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
415 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿4,417 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿4,417
฿4,858 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,662 reviews)
Room a little on the small size, view of the park from window was nice. Otherwise good stay overall. Personal touches allowed us to store our luggage temporarily since we had a late flight.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE HOTELS
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿4,116 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿4,116
฿4,527 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (825 reviews)
きれいに掃除されたお部屋で、リムジンやwowpassのことを尋ねても丁寧で、優しいスタッフに心地よい滞在ができました。

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿6,151 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
฿6,151
฿7,443 total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The Staff was very helpful, great views, and great restaurants. The location is arguably the best in Seoul.

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Grand Hyatt Seoul
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

4 out of 5
76, Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿3,582 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,582
฿3,940 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,700 reviews)
Staff are kind, rooms are sparkling clean and quiet. Breakfast buffet was delicious. Thanks for letting me leave my luggage during my trip to other parts of Seoul.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
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Other neighbourhoods around Seongbuk-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
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
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park which includes a city as well as a small group of people

Gwanghui-dong

While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.

Gwanghui-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
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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
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.

Jung-gu

Seongbuk-gu Travel Guide