Seongbuk-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Korea University

Korea University

4/5(7 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 culturally rich area.

Korea University
Korea Furniture Museum which includes a fountain, a park and heritage elements

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

Gilsangsa Temple

You can find out about the history of Seoul with a stop at Gilsangsa Temple. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Gilsangsa Temple

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 culturally rich area.

Sungshin Women's University

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

Activities

Seoul Unveiled: Untold Stories and Lost Histories

Seoul Unveiled: Untold Stories and Lost Histories

NZ$106
per adult
Seoul Unveiled: Untold Stories and Lost Histories
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option

NZ$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami, Petite France, Italian Village, Railbike Option
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

NZ$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong

NZ$139
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong
Beauty Treatment

Seoul Beauty & Beyond Tour

NZ$419
per adult
Seoul Beauty & Beyond Tour
Seoul Night Tour

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

NZ$78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
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Our pick of the best Seongbuk-gu Hotel Deals

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 NZ$319 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$319
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
"Hotel was clean, nearby the train station and staff was very helpful and friendly! Room was also big enough for 3 pax and had various amenities such as stove, washing machine and airdresser. But do note that there is no dryer and we did not see any utensils in the room."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$184 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Hyundai Premium Outlet ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"brand new hotel with very kind staffs"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
"It is accessible to transports, good location, clean, amazing staff and restaurants in the building."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

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Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
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 NZ$223 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,358 reviews)
"Nice hotel clean and comfortable. The location is good but would stay at a LOTTE hotel closer to Myeongdong Street food. That's my personal preference. I don't like to walk too much.😅"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
4.5 out of 5
52, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$247 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong ...
9/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
"The proximity of the hotel to the subway station"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$141 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,333 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at Sotetsu. It was a great location so we were able to hit the shops and food areas in Myongdong. There was lots to see within walking distance. Convenience stores were nearby as well which were great for food/snacks. We stayed on the Line Friends floors which was so cute! ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
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Other neighbourhoods around Seongbuk-gu

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Dongdaemun-gu

4/5(3 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 Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong, 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(171 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

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