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
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
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 vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Seoul Museum of Art
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$87
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$124
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$126
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul City Full Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul Tower, Insadong
Port shore Excursion Tour - Incheon to Seoul

Incheon Port Transfer to Seoul (NCL)

AU$71
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$102
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
Best experience of Half Day Seoul Tour

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

AU$79
per adult
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
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Our pick of the best Sogong-dong Hotel Deals

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$120 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,290 reviews)
"Excellent place. I like the Splasir in Dongdaemun better because the desk chairs there are more comfortable and there is a mini fridge in those rooms. That being said - staff here at Myeongdong are fab - and so is the location."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 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$450 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$450
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location and staff"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

The Westin Josun Seoul
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$206 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (2,707 reviews)
"The room and washroom had lots of room. There were lots of different food choices near the hotel. The subway was close by as well making it very convenient. The only trouble i had was the vent was a bit noisy. Had a staff take a look and replaced a filter but it was still noisy. The staff said it ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
4 out of 5
58, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$200 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Location is close to train, eatery’s are all over this location such as Starbucks,local coffee establishments and local foods within the alley area’s adjacent to hotel."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
Hotel Gracery Seoul
Hotel Gracery Seoul
4 out of 5
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$227 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$227
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,007 reviews)
"I have had an amzing experience at Gracery. It was great all around for a fair price in a very good location with easy access to everything. Room features went above and beyond expectations with what was provided standard. Service was top notch as well, this is an easy reccomendation and likely revisit ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Hotel Gracery Seoul
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok
143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$158 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport and Hyundai Premium Outlet ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"비록 업그레이드는 안됬지만, 가장 고층의 좋은 뷰로 해주셨고, late check out을 2시로 해주셔서 좋았습니다."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

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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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