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$68
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
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$95
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Suspension Bridge

Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge

NZ$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

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

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

NZ$115
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

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

NZ$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
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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$532 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$532
21 July - 22 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Beautiful room. Incredible pool area (but unfortunately, it’s an extra fee which they don’t tell you until you see it on your bill - I didn’t like that. The breakfast buffet was wonderful."

Reviewed on 5 July 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 NZ$289 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$289
6 Aug - 7 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! (1,679 reviews)
"Around the area theres small roads with very unpleasant smell. Room has laundry and was very convenient for long time travellerr"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$559 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$559
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,501 reviews)
"We will return to this hotel on our next trip to Seoul."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Lotte Hotel World
Glad Mapo

Glad Mapo

3.5 out of 5
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Mapo
The price is NZ$256 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$256
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay at the Glad Mapo hotel in Seoul. Hotel is ideally located, right next to Gongdoek station which made travelling around Seoul very easy. Room was perfect with walk in shower and plenty of space. Breakfast was good especially the Asian selection. Highly recommend a stay here, very reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Glad Mapo
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo

3 out of 5
293, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$121 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$121
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,749 reviews)
"Tiny room for big guy"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

4 out of 5
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$200 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$200
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,151 reviews)
"Nice little hotel centrally located near Myeandong. I wish it is closer to the train station and hv good varieties of food for breakfast."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hotel Gracery 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 Starfield COEX Mall. 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 traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Bukchon Hanok Village. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Seongbuk-gu Travel Guide

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