Sinchon-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

Sinchon-dong
Sinchon-dong
Sinchon-dong
Sinchon-dong
Sinchon-dong

This bustling café, culture and nightlife area of Seoul is a great place to mingle with Seoul’s students, artists and fashionistas.

With the students of the Ewha Women’s University keeping the local cafés, fashion shops and restaurants on trend, Sinchon is a surprisingly cool little district to explore. Come to this hidden gem if you want to see how the young and trendy live in Seoul.

Browse the area’s alleys lined with cute flower and gift shops, coffee shops and restaurants selling everything from traditional Korean bibimbap (a Korean rice dish) to American fast food and French pastries. Enjoy the local culture of ordering many small dishes with friends for lunch and do as the students do and have a sweet waffle with a coffee or bubble tea afterwards.

Make sure you don’t eat too much though, because while here you may want to try on some of the city’s latest designs in fashion. With the shops usually catering to students, you could get a whole new look here without going way over your budget.

If you feel right at home here, you could even book a hotel stay in Sinchon. The district has so many movie theaters, department stores and cafés that you’ll be entertained for days.

Sinchon is part of Seodaemun-gu, a historic neighborhood with lots of fascinating attractions that go back to the Joseon capital of Hanyang. Seodaemun Independence Park, with the Dongnimmun (Independence) Gate and the historic prison, is a good place to start. There is also the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History and the Bongwon-sa, a Buddhist Temple.

Because Sinchon is a student hub, there is always something new to see and do here, so let the locals point the way. Sinchon Railway Station, which was Seoul’s first train station, is now home to the Sinchon Tourist Information Center, where you can get English language assistance and maps.

Like with most districts in Seoul, it’s best to come here by taxi or subway. The Sinchon stop sits between Hongik University Station and Ewha Women’s University Station and is serviced by Seoul Subway Line 2.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Sinchon-dong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,211 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,211
฿4,632 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,605 reviews)
Great hotel
"Perfect location, accessible to myeongdong night market and other attractions. Clean hotel, Very comfortable bed. Friendly and very accommodating staff. Excellent customer service. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is ฿4,995 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿4,995
฿5,495 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (2,841 reviews)
"Lots of nearby restaurants, extremely convenient location. Staff was extremely helpful, 10/10 recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

4 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU, Seoul
The price is ฿2,382 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿2,382
฿2,620 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good service by the staff to assign room away from construction noise. Good location for food and transport to malls and airport."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Fairfield by Marriott 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 ฿3,828 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,828
฿4,211 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,659 reviews)
"Property centrally located and accessible by metro. It was quiet and pleasant but breakfast options are limited."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul

5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is ฿9,976 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿9,976
฿10,973 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property with exceptionally friendly staff and excellent food. The location is perfect, very convenient and easy to get around. We truly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The Shilla Seoul
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 ฿4,548 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿4,548
฿5,003 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (508 reviews)
"Super comfortable beds and pillows great night sleep as a quiet hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
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Other neighbourhoods around Sinchon-dong

Hongdae which includes outdoor art, street scenes and a city

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hongdae Street, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Hongdae
Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
War Memorial of Korea featuring signage and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Yongsan-gu

4/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.

Yongsan-gu
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Mapo-gu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Mangwon Market while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Mapo-gu
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


Sinchon-dong Travel Guide