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 vibrant 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 culturally rich area.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

Activities

GyeongBokGung Palace

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

AU$104
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge

AU$79
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Korea DMZ Tour with North Korea Experience Hall & Susp. Bridge
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2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul

AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Amazing DMZ TOUR with Exclusive North Korean Defector Meet-Up

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge

AU$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$3
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Seoul: South Korea Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Boat Voyage in Imjin River flowing out of North Korea to South Korea

[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River

AU$61
per adult
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
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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$274 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$274
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (3,020 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, provided great recommendations for dinner. Hotel was spotless and breakfast was lovely (cooked to order). Pool was bigger than expected and the beds were incredibly comfortable. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

4 out of 5
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is AU$237 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$237
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,023 reviews)
"Well equipped room with confusing light/ac systems. Size too small, but the washroom is in good condition."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel Gracery Seoul
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$172 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$172
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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! (1,827 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast. Great value."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
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$343 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$343
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Stayed in a junior suite. Extremely comfortable bed, large living area and huge bathroom with double sinks, bath, rainfall shower and a super toilet :) staff very friendly and welcoming ..thanks for a great stay."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 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$245 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$245
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (1,022 reviews)
"The staff was so courteous. I discovered that I left my watch in the room after I checked out, so I called and they helped to package it up so I could get a courier to deliver it to me at the airport in Seoul. They were very helpful!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Crown Park Hotel
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul

4 out of 5
58, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is AU$196 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$196
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Kind and helpful staff, clean room, good location"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
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Other neighbourhoods around Sogong-dong

Namdaemun Market featuring markets, street scenes and a city

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, night scenes and street scenes

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 which includes 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 featuring 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 Gwangjang Market, 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

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