Seongbuk-gu

Seoul

Korea Furniture Museum showing heritage elements, a park and a fountain
Korea Furniture Museum showing heritage elements, a park and a fountain
Korea Furniture Museum featuring heritage elements
Korea Furniture Museum showing heritage elements
Korea Furniture Museum showing a small town or village

Popular places to visit

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Korea University

Explore the campus 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 showing 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

Gilsangsa Temple

After visiting Gilsangsa Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Gilsangsa Temple

Sungshin Women's University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Sungshin Women's University, during your trip to Seoul. Check out 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 with a stop at Jeongneung Royal Tomb. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Jeongneung Royal Tomb

Korean Stone Art Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Korean Stone Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Korean Stone Art Museum

Things to do

GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

CA $77
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
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DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

CA $75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
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DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

CA $57
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

CA $41
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
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Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

CA $62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

CA $70
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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Seongbuk-gu Hotel Deals

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
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The price is CA $246 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
CA $246
CA $298 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Best ever !

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Grand Hyatt 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 CA $123 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
CA $123
CA $137 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,131 reviews)
Very clean and spacious room. Love the kitchen and the balcony. Convenient washer and dryer. They don’t provide toothbrush/toothpaste or laundry detergent but atleast they have 2 convenience stores nearby. Very close to a lot of popular shopping streets that are within 15-20 minute walking distance. ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

4 out of 5
36, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is CA $235 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
CA $235
CA $259 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (3,329 reviews)
Nice professional staffs... Clean and comfy bed... Location was excellent...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station

4 out of 5
76, Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is CA $90 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
CA $90
CA $100 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,772 reviews)
Rooms where very clean and very quiet. Breakfast was great!

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is CA $150 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
CA $150
CA $165 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,933 reviews)
Prime location and great front desk service!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is CA $144 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
CA $144
CA $158 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,261 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Seongbuk-gu

F1HJ6B The Dongdaemun history and culture park in the east part of Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun-gu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Home to the University of Seoul and bustling Cheongnyangni Station, Dongdaemun District offers a lively atmosphere with Gyeongdong Market's herbal medicine and agricultural delights. Explore cultural sites like King Sejong Memorial and Seonnongdan.

Dongdaemun-gu
Injeongjeon Hall at Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong

If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.

Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
I didn't go inside the plaza, but was intrigued by this giant silver jelly bean of a building.

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

Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.

Insa-dong
I came across the Jungbu dried fish market quite by accident, and it was exactly that..a huge market selling mostly dried fish. Many vendors were giving away free samples. I thought it was good, tasting kind of like beef jerky!

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 the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

Euljiro-dong
Dongdaemun Design Plaza featuring modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(207 area reviews)

Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.

Jung-gu

Seongbuk-gu

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