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 family-friendly 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 culturally rich area.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

Activities

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

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

AU$85
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$122
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

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

AU$124
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tou

Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)

AU$103
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip

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

AU$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)

AU$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
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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$114 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$114
16 July - 17 July
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! (1,571 reviews)
"The front desk staff was very helpful The bed was too low, the regular bed could be better then futon,"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
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$262 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$262
6 July - 7 July
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! (2,796 reviews)
"Will visit again"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 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$182 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$182
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Room is small but clean. I like the onsen facility small but functional. Good for relieving tired muscles."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
The Westin Josun Seoul
The Westin Josun Seoul
5 out of 5
106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$472 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$472
13 July - 14 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

The Westin Josun Seoul
Crown Park Hotel
Crown Park Hotel
3.5 out of 5
19, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is AU$185 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$185
24 July - 25 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and clean property to stay in."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Crown Park Hotel
THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
119, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$405 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$405
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location, newly refurbished room facing the city hall square had a great view, all the staff we came across were polite and helpful. Swimming pool in the annex was clean and well-maintained, with a great view."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 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 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, 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 Insa-dong or Jogyesa Temple, 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
Dongdaemun Design Plaza which includes modern architecture as well as a couple

Jung-gu

4.5/5(171 area reviews)

Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market 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.

Jung-gu

Sogong-dong Travel Guide

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