Seongbuk-gu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Korea University
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.
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.
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 vibrant area.
Gilsangsa Temple
After visiting Gilsangsa Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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 family-friendly area.
Korean Stone Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Korean Stone Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Top hotels in Seongbuk-gu
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Housekeeping is not doing good job of cleaning all of recycled bottles either not picking them up or pick up the wrong thing. They can go for many days not doing it. When they did, they are mistaking and trashing a pair of expensive Birkenstock shoes instead.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Property location is 10/10, which is the best part about this hotel. The rooms are extremely tiny, no amenities, the elevator is very slow and requires a long wait most of the time. The breakfast is on the 27th floor which provides nice views, but the selection isn’t great and the coffee machine ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The staff and kind helpful and friendly. Made a luxurious stay warm and homey
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Tokyo style hotel in Seoul. Positive: Very clean for the price. Negative: Lacks amenities. Mitigant: Buy your own toothbrush, toothpaste, beer, beer food. The front desk person will tell you to buy from the vending machine, but choices and prices are limited. I bought tooth paste & brush there, but ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Generally pretty good. BUt there are a few thing they can repair in the room.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
The hotel is in a very convenient and easy-to-find location. It’s right near Sigil Station on Line 5 — just take Exit 3, walk straight, then turn left, and you’ll see the hotel at the intersection. The breakfast was also quite good, especially the Korean-style options, which were very tasty. However, ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seongbuk-gu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
