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)

The smallest of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces is renowned for its mixture 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

Traditional, English-friendly Korean theatre is performed inside this contemporary space.

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

Korean DMZ Tour with Expert Tour Guide from Seoul - No shopping

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

AU$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

AU$126
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Highlight Seoul Full Day Tour - Seoul Palace & N Seoul Tower

Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong

AU$127
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong
Best experience of Half Day Seoul Tour

Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

AU$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
Port shore Excursion Tour - Incheon to Seoul

Incheon Port Transfer to Seoul (NCL)

AU$72
per traveller
Incheon Port Transfer to Seoul (NCL)
DMZ Full Day Tour with Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

AU$103
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
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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 AU$261 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (2,745 reviews)
"Nice spacious room, close to a lot of attractions and restaurants. Close to plenty of transport links as well"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
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 AU$98 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$98
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,379 reviews)
"Good place for few nights. Many good Korean BBQ places few blocks form the Hotel. Public transportation and air-porter just a block away."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The Westin Josun Seoul
The Westin Josun Seoul
5 out of 5
106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$431 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$431
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"All the way 5 star hotel Clean , very kind staff , beautiful hotel … will visit again for sure"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

The Westin Josun Seoul
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Hotel Gracery Seoul
4 out of 5
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$209 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"This is a fantastic location, behind namdaemun gate & market on one side and City Hall & insadong in the other. Very friendly and helpful staff, clean and hygienic environment. Hotel offers own tours and food options besides assisting with airport taxi calls too. Definitely a recommend!!!"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Hotel Gracery Seoul
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun
4.5 out of 5
9 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$267 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$267
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun
Crown Park Hotel
Crown Park Hotel
3.5 out of 5
19, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$190 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great location
"Hotel location is great & very close to Myeonydong shopping area. Rooms are clean, & breakfast not bad"

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Crown Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sogong-dong

Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

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 Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu
Myeongdong featuring shopping, street scenes and a city

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 showing 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 showing 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 Changdeokgung Palace or Insa-dong, 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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