Sogong-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Sogong-dong
Popular places to visit
Deoksugung Palace
The smallest of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces is renowned for its mixture of western and eastern architecture.
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.
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.
Chongdong Theater
Traditional, English-friendly Korean theater is performed inside this contemporary space.
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.
Chungdong First Methodist Church
After visiting Chungdong First Methodist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Suwon Hwaseong+Gwangmyeong Cave+Starfield Library from Seoul
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Top hotels in Sogong-dong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Great hotel in overall! Very nice, calm and clean with friendly staff. There are a lot of great restaurants near by and the hotel is centrally located for Seoul visits. The airport KAL bus and City Hall metro (exit 9) is next to the hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Helpful staff and clean rooms
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
Staff were very accomodating to our needs- our room did not have a heater so we moved to a different floor.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The room was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful, they even helping booked some of the tours. Location wa super convenient. I would totally stay there again.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Everything was super easy and great. The hotel is in an amazing location, check in and check out we’re super fast and easy, the room was great! Breakfast was tasty and although we didn’t really need it the staff offered to help and were great. We are going back to Korea in summer and enjoyed our ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Crown Park Hotel
Crown Park Hotel staffs are very friendly, room is clean, like with laundry in hotel, very convenient if travel more than weeks. Very close to shopping area.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sogong-dong
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.
Jongno-gu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
