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

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

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

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 culturally rich 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

Hike and Explore the Wonder of Mt. Bukhansan National Park

Hike and Explore the Wonder of Mt. Bukhansan National Park

NZ$596
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Hike and Explore the Wonder of Mt. Bukhansan National Park
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

NZ$82
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Seoraksan

Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

NZ$157
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Beauty Treatment

Seoul Beauty & Beyond Tour

NZ$363
per adult
Seoul Beauty & Beyond Tour
DMZ Full Day Tour with Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

NZ$111
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
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Our pick of the best Seongbuk-gu Hotel Deals

Friendly DH Naissance Hotel by Mindrum Group
Friendly DH Naissance Hotel by Mindrum Group
2 out of 5
39, Dongsomun-ro 20na-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$54 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$54
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (825 reviews)
"4-5minutes away from metro subway line 4 and Airport Limousine Stop. Good location for shopping and walkable for dining. Next to convenient store. Breakfast was nice. Kind staff. Everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on 11 Dec. 2024

Friendly DH Naissance Hotel by Mindrum Group
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$175 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
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! (2,182 reviews)
"hotel is actually in between 2 subway stations, however, i don’t think there’s a lot of eat around the area compared. overall, the quality of the place is really good and the hotel staffs were really friendly as well!"

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$379 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
NZ$379
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great hotel, professional staff and delicious food. The pool and gym are beautiful, clean and spacious, If I really have to criticise a thing about the hotel, it would be the location is not so easy with subway."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Grand Hyatt Seoul
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$169 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,624 reviews)
"Didn't use the swimming pool but used the nice little gym. Friendly and polite staff, a lot of food places around, walkable distance to shopping places, next to a metro station - city hall. Clean and tidy room, love the bidet, comfortable stay, strong heating, very warm, had to open some window. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Lotte Hotel World
Lotte Hotel World
5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$394 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,083 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Everything was perfect."

Reviewed on 11 Dec. 2024

Lotte Hotel World
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
3 out of 5
293, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$116 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,485 reviews)
"The hotel condition for now is that guests have to request for housekeeping after staying for more than 2 nights. It will be better if they provide housekeeping service everyday."

Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
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Other neighbourhoods around Seongbuk-gu

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Dongdaemun-gu

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 Bosingak Belfry while in the area.

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

Jung-gu

Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro 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
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

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.

Jongno-gu

Seongbuk-gu Travel Guide

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