Seongbuk-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Korean courtyard with wooden buildings, a stone pond, and well-maintained greenery.
A traditional Korean gate with intricate patterns, leading to a wooden building with tiled roofs.
A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway.
A hillside village with traditional houses, a stone wall, and lush greenery.
A traditional wooden building with large windows and a stone tree in the foreground.

Stay near popular Seongbuk-gu attractions

A large stone building with a central tower, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

Korea University

8.2/10 (461 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 vibrant area.
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Activities

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

NZ$71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Picture 2 for Activity Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

NZ$93
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

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

NZ$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

NZ$78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

NZ$16
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
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Our pick of the best Seongbuk-gu Hotel Deals

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$668 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$668
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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 NZ$312 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$312
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,906 reviews)
"Very clean, convenient location, has washer and dryer in the room"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

3 out of 5
870, GYEONGIN-RO YEONGDEUNGPO-GU Seoul
The price is NZ$157 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$157
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$345 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$345
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$381 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$381
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,523 reviews)
"Clean room kindly staff."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Lotte Hotel World
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)

5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$627 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$627
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,241 reviews)
"A strange hotel. A beautiful lobby but the room was poorly maintained with stained grouting between tiles, dents, scratches all over. Stains on the leather chairs etc. I would rate the room level as a tired European Novotel (4 star). This was in a double deluxe. We arrived early (0930) and were offered ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL (Formerly: Lotte Hotel Seoul)
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Our guide on where to stay in Seongbuk-gu

Find the best Seongbuk-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Seongbuk-gu
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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

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.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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.

A modern building with a large sign, steps leading up to it, and people walking around.

Yongsan-gu

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.

Seongbuk-gu Travel Guide

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