What's Seodaemun-gu like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Seodaemun-gu, especially its restaurants. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great shops. Take a campus tour or explore the area around Ewha Woman's University. There's plenty more to see, including Seodaemun Prison History Museum and Ewha Womans University Museum.

Where are the best places to stay in Seodaemun-gu?

We have 63 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' favourite places to stay in Seodaemun-gu:

Cozybox Guesthouse

City centre guesthouse

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Central location

Philstay Ehwa Boutique

2-star guesthouse

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Central location

Swiss Grand Hotel (Old Name Grand Hilton Seoul)

Luxury hotel with indoor pool and bar

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Sauna • Fitness centre

Design Hotel Hip

Guestrooms with jetted baths

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk

KIMSTAY

2.5-star guesthouse

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Close to shopping

How to get to Seodaemun-gu

Seodaemun-gu is located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from the heart of Seoul.

Flying to:

• • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.), 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from Seodaemun-gu
• • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.), 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Seodaemun-gu

Getting to Seodaemun-gu on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • Muakjae Station
• • Hongje Station
• • Sinchon Station

Things to see and do in and around Seodaemun-gu

What to see in Seodaemun-gu

• • Ewha Woman's University
• • Yeonsei University
• • Bukhansan National Park
• • Seodaemun Independence Park
• • Dongnimmun Gate

Things to do in Seodaemun-gu

• • Seodaemun Prison History Museum
• • Ewha Womans University Museum
• • Supsok Hanbang Land
• • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History
• • Yonsei University Museum

When is the best time to visit Seoul?

• • Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 23°C)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average -1°C)
• • Rainiest months: July, August, June, September (average 224 mm of rainfall)