Seongbuk-gu
Seoul
Visit Seongbuk-gu
Popular places to visit
Korea University
Explore the campus of Korea University, during your travels in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich 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 with a stop at Jeongneung Royal Tomb. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Sungshin Women's University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Sungshin Women's University, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Gilsangsa Temple
After visiting Gilsangsa Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Korean Stone Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Korean Stone Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Seoul: Nami and Petite France Tour with Optional K-Garden
Top hotels in Seongbuk-gu
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Amenities in room were excellent: washing machine, microwave/ oven, sink, big fridge, drying facility. Good views.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Excellent
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Best hotel in Korea
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Location is very good, at walkable distance to restaurants, Namdaemun markets, Myeongdong, Seoul station and airport limousine bus drop off/ pick up points. The area is safe and quiet. Rooms are spacious, clean and modern. Front desk staff are very helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
위치가 편리하고 조식이 맛잇어요
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seongbuk-gu
Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
If you're spending time in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, check out sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market and hop on the metro to see more 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
Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.
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 the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
Jung-gu
Travelers love Jung-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Chungmu-ro.
