Seocho-gu

Seoul

Seocho-gu featuring a bridge, a river or creek and modern architecture
Seocho-gu showing flowers, a high rise building and a city
Seocho-gu showing night scenes as well as a large group of people
Seocho-gu which includes a city, a river or creek and modern architecture
Seocho-gu showing a city, a high rise building and modern architecture

This riverside district of Seoul is packed with exciting places for discovering South Korean culture, including museums, galleries and theaters.

Lying directly south of the Han River in Seoul, Seocho-gu, or Seocho district, is a small area of Seoul that has much to offer. With key arts establishments, great waterside views and varied shopping, this is an easy place to relax for an afternoon. Come on a sunny day and allow time to enjoy the area’s lovely green spaces once you are finished sightseeing.

Seoul is divided into 25 “gu” (administrative districts). Walk down any street on Seocho-gu and see the sky-high, ultra-modern buildings that are characteristic of the South Korean capital. Some of the country’s most famous brands, such as Samsung and Skin Food, have offices here. Amid the office blocks and streets bustling with businesspeople, the cultural scene of Seocho is flourishing.

The jewel of Seocho is the vast Seoul Arts Center, which is divided into several areas devoted to different aspects of South Korean culture. Check the schedule at the Opera House, which seats 2,300 people. See everything from ballet to musicals to opera here. For a different musical experience visit the Music Hall, which has hosted the London Symphony Orchestra. In the Calligraphy and Hangaram Art Museums, discover South Korea’s rich traditions of handwriting and visual arts.

Another important cultural institution in Seocho is the National Gugak Center, also sometimes known as the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts. The center is devoted to preserving the rich traditional musical heritage of South Korea. See performances in its auditoriums or visit one of the exhibits hosted at various locations.

Visit the area before mid-afternoon on a Saturday to enjoy the lively atmosphere of Seocho Flea Market. This is a wonderful place to pick up unique souvenirs.

Come to Seocho-gu on a summer day to escape the city streets in green spaces such as Yangjae Citizens' Park. Seocho’s main station is on several lines and is easily accessible from most parts of the city.


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Shilla Stay Seocho Gangnam Station

Shilla Stay Seocho Gangnam Station

4 out of 5
427 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
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JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

5 out of 5
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Orakai Cheonggyesan Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Orakai Cheonggyesan Hotel, BW Premier Collection

4 out of 5
1-7, Cheonggyesan-ro 9-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
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4 out of 5
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ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

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Fairfield by Marriott Seoul

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Other neighborhoods around Seocho-gu

Gangnam featuring outdoor art

Gangnam-gu

Heavily concentrated wealth and high-end shopping areas like Apgujeong, COEX Mall, and Garosugil define this district. Explore Bongeun Temple and savor modern Korean cuisine at upscale restaurants near Park Hyatt Hotel.

Gangnam-gu
Samseong-dong featuring interior views

Samseong-dong

Spend some time visiting places like Starfield COEX Mall while getting to know Samseong-dong, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station to see more of the area.

Samseong-dong
Seoul Forest showing a park and a city

Seongsu-dong

If you're spending time in Seongsu-dong, check out sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.

Seongsu-dong
Itaewon which includes street scenes as well as a couple

Itaewon-dong

Take time in Itaewon-dong to visit attractions like Itawon Street and Seoul Central Mosque. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Itaewon Station to see more of the city.

Itaewon-dong
Olympic Park showing landscape views, a garden and a city

Songpa-gu

Spend some time visiting places like Lotte World while getting to know Songpa-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.

Songpa-gu
War Memorial of Korea showing signage and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Yongsan-gu

Central Seoul's Yongsan District boasts diverse shopping and nightlife in Itaewon, cultural attractions like the National Museum of Korea, and convenient transport via Seoul Subway Lines 1, 4, and 6.

Yongsan-gu


Seocho-gu