Sogong-dong Travel Guide
Seoul
Visit Sogong-dong
Popular places to visit
Deoksugung Palace
The smallest of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces is renowned for its mixture of western and eastern architecture.
Sungnyemun Gate
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.
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.
Chongdong Theater
Traditional, English-friendly Korean theater is performed inside this contemporary space.
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.
Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge (English/Spanish)
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Top hotels in Sogong-dong
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
Room was super, great staff, very happy about everything except weather. Too cold but very sunny. I like it
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Westin Josun Seoul
Everything is excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul
This was the best 4-star hotel I've ever stayed in.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
The room was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful, they even helping booked some of the tours. Location wa super convenient. I would totally stay there again.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Seoul
very nice people
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Crown Park Hotel
Crown Park Hotel staffs are very friendly, room is clean, like with laundry in hotel, very convenient if travel more than weeks. Very close to shopping area.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sogong-dong
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.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and Gwanghwamun Square. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
