Sogong-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Deoksugung Palace featuring a garden as well as a small group of people
Sogong-dong
Deoksugung Palace featuring heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Sogong-dong
Deoksugung Palace which includes performance art as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Deoksugung Palace featuring performance art as well as a small group of people

Deoksugung Palace

4.5/5(37 reviews)

This may be the smallest of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces but it has a big soul and a mix of western and eastern architecture.

Deoksugung Palace
Sungnyemun Gate which includes heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Sungnyemun Gate

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Admire the majesty of this towering historic gate and marvel at the stark contrast between this proud symbol of ancient Seoul and its ultra-modern surroundings.

Sungnyemun Gate
Seoul Museum of Art

Seoul Museum of Art

You can browse the exhibits at Seoul Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Seoul Museum of Art
Chongdong Theater featuring interior views, performance art and theatre scenes

Chongdong Theater

Get a taste of traditional Korean theatre in this English-friendly reconstruction of a Western-style venue.

Chongdong Theater
Agriculture Museum

Agriculture Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Agriculture Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Agriculture Museum

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

Activities

Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall

Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall

NZ$74
per adult
Seoul: DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

NZ$118
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

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

NZ$162
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul

Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush

NZ$60
per adult
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

NZ$89
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul

Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul

NZ$60
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Korean DMZ Tour Optional Suspension Bridge from Seoul
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Our pick of the best Sogong-dong Hotel Deals

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$311 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$311
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,935 reviews)
"The room was large and the bed very comfortable. The location is ideal to walk most tourist spots and also has easy access to all transportation."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The Westin Josun Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul

5 out of 5
106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$624 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$624
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"Great customer service, convenient location in myeongdong, and room was spacious"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

The Westin Josun Seoul
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

4 out of 5
58, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is NZ$255 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$255
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
"Excellent gym, bath/sauna on the 16th floor. Clean, comfortable and spacious room, very kind and courteous staff."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
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
The price is NZ$103 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$103
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,789 reviews)
"I felt this hotel was in a pretty ideal location to get around. The Myeongdong shopping street was close by and various restaurants and stores were close and accessible, including the subway line. Staff were very helpful and the room was spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Crown Park Hotel

Crown Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
19, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$217 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$217
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and beds comfortable. Staff was able to communicate in English proficiently to resolve issues. Hotel is conveniently located across from the popular Myeong-dong area as well as the Lotte department store and has easy walking distance to various transportation methods (i.e. bus stops ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Crown Park Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun

Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun

4.5 out of 5
9 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is NZ$337 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$337
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Hotels about 15 min walk from Seoul station and Myron’s-dong V have booked junior suit as it was 3 adults. Smooth check in and check out process"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun
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Other neighbourhoods around Sogong-dong

Namdaemun Market featuring markets, street scenes and a city

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

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
Myeongdong featuring shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Myeong-dong
Insadong which includes 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
Insadong featuring 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 Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, 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
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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

Sogong-dong Travel Guide

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