Seoul is recognized around the world as having a rich nightlife experience.
Enjoy a variety of experiences in Seoul, which is brightly lit at night and presents a completely different charm than during the day.
From shopping to exploring delicious restaurants, you can continue to enjoy the things you couldn't finish during the day without any difficulty. Along with this, Seoul’s unique night view restaurants delight our eyes. The scenery of the city that never sleeps will make you feel like you are in another world. The streets and clubs of Hongdae, where you can feel the youthful sensibility, and the world-famous night market cannot be missed, right? Enjoy Seoul, which is vibrant even at night.
Han River Bridge View Cafe
A place where you can see a fantastic night view created by city lights
There are many cafes with beautiful views in Seoul, but there are very few cafes where you can enjoy the view directly across the Han River from the middle of the Han River Bridge. Dongjak Sunset Cafe and Cloud Cafe are located right in the middle of Dongjak Bridge and boast the best views among the Hangang Bridge observation rest areas. Dongjak Bridge Observatory Cafe boasts the best view from where you can see the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain Show and the night view of the fantasy island Floating Island. The combination of the sunset with the 63 Building and the Twin Towers and the open Han River is mesmerizing. Cloud Cafe and Sunset Cafe are located upstream and downstream of Dongjak Bridge and consist of three floors, from the 3rd to the 5th floor, with the 6th floor being an outdoor observatory. When you go up to the outdoor observatory on the 6th floor, a clear view of the Han River unfolds right before your eyes.
These two cafes can be reached using public transportation. If you take the bus, you can get off right in front of the cafe. Go up to the observatory cafe and enjoy the wonderful view.
Operating hours: 07:00 ~ 24:00
Dongdaemun Night Market
A place where you can feel as active energy as during the day
As Seoul is a city that never sleeps, there are as many things to enjoy at night as during the day. Dongdaemun Night Market, where you can enjoy shopping even at night, is world-famous. The night market's main shopping malls, which open around 8 to 9 p.m. and close around 5 to 6 a.m., mainly serve wholesale customers. APM, Nujon, Designer's Club, and Yours are wholesale night markets. In the direction of the apm building, street stalls are set up in conjunction with the opening of the night market, and you can enjoy the shopping you want at these stalls. From Team 204, stalls are also open in the direction of Cheonggyecheon’s Malgeunnae Bridge.
The yellow tented street vendors located around the shopping mall have everything from clothing and brand-style products to sunglasses, accessories, bags, and shoes, making them very popular not only with Koreans but also with foreign tourists. Enjoy shopping to your heart’s content in the middle of the night.
Operating hours: 00:00 ~ 24:00
Seoullo 7017 Sky Garden
A romantic urban travel destination with dreamy lighting.
Seoullo 7017 is an urban regeneration project that converted an overpass that was in danger of demolition into a pedestrian path. The Seoul Station overpass, which connected the eastern and western parts of Seoul, received a safety grade of D in 2015 and was in danger of demolition, but in 2017, it was reborn as Seoullo 7017, providing citizens with green space and the joy of walking in the city. A total of 17 pedestrian paths were filled with various flowers and trees, becoming valuable spaces for communication. In particular, Sky Garden is famous for its beautiful night view.
Because at night, it transforms into a dreamy and romantic atmosphere. At night, the lights around the flower pots turn on and a soft blue light surrounds Seoullo 7017. It reminds me of the twinkling Milky Way and falling stars in a dark night sky. The most beautiful place in Seoullo 7017 Sky Garden is the fountain. The colorful lights that change depending on the time make the fountain shine even more beautifully. Complete a romantic city trip by walking along the beautifully lit Seoullo 7017.
Operating hours: 00:00 ~ 24:00
the library
A place that can satisfy a variety of lifestyles and tastes
Shilla Hotel The Library, designed by world-renowned interior designer Peter Rimidios, is a contemporary lounge bar that can be used in a variety of ways depending on the customer's lifestyle and taste. You can enjoy coffee, wine, whiskey, as well as meals and desserts. The Library has a VIP bar, an independent space for those who value business and privacy, a lounge bar, an entertainment space where you can enjoy wine and drinks along with live jazz music while looking at the view of Namsan Mountain, and a lounge bar where you can enjoy a free atmosphere with others. There is a community right where you can do it.
The Library offers a wide selection of single malt whiskeys and fine wines. Especially in the summer, it is crowded with people who come here to taste apple mango shaved ice made with Jeju apple mangoes. Be sure to try the apple mango shaved ice as it is a signature menu item.
Operating hours: 11:00 ~ 23:00
club octagon
A place where you can blow away your stress
There is a club in Seoul that is internationally known. It's the Octagon. The Octagon, which was once ranked 5th in the world by DJ MAG, a global club magazine, is equipped with top-of-the-line acoustics, ultra-large LEDs, and state-of-the-art lighting. It is the largest of the clubs in the Gangnam area, and many say the restrooms are very clean. It is also a place that many foreigners visit as it is well-known around the world, making it a great place to make friends from diverse backgrounds. The interior of the club consists of the first basement floor with a VIP zone and lounge, and the second basement floor with the main stage. The main stage is somewhat small, but there are many tables.
The most notable features of the Octagon are the elevator that goes up and down between the first and second floors and the mini pool right behind the bar next to the main stage. This pool is mostly decorative, but it comes in handy for bikini parties. Take your stress away at Club Octagon.
Operating hours: 20:00 ~ 05:00
Bugak Skyway
A night view spot with a panoramic view of Seoul
Bugak Skyway is a tourist road that runs from Jahamun to Jeongneung Arirang Pass and is approximately 10km long. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery no matter what time of day or night you visit. Especially if you visit at night, you can see the night view of Seoul at a glance. Bugak Skyway is a course that can be visited within 30 minutes by car. Before the Bukaksan Trail was built, it was dangerous to walk on foot, but now the path has been neatly created for exercise, so you can enjoy the scenery on foot. In the middle of the Bugak Skyway, there is Palgakjeong, a pavilion with an eight-sided roof.
There is also an octagonal pavilion in Namsan. Namsan is a single-story pavilion, but Bukak Skyway Palgakjeong is a two-story pavilion. If you go up to the second floor of the octagonal pavilion, there are telescopes installed around the octagonal pavilion. Climb the octagonal pavilion and enjoy the panoramic and night views of Seoul.
Operating hours: 00:00 ~ 24:00
Biwon Lounge Club
A place where you can feel exotic excitement and energy
If you ask where the hottest lounge club in Itaewon is, many people will choose Biwon Lounge Club. Biwon Lounge Club has the advantage of being located right next to the Hamilton Hotel, visible when you get off at Itaewon Station, so anyone can easily find it. Because it is easily accessible, it is always crowded with people. BIONE, which has Korea's first 'Castle Basement' concept reminiscent of a medieval underground castle, is not limited to specific music such as hip-hop or house, but aims for 'All Kinds of Music'. So, even if you are not a fan of a specific genre of music, if you know how to enjoy music, it is a place where you can really have fun.
It is characterized by being divided into a hip-hop zone and an electronic zone. If you go back and forth here and there, you'll never get bored. The atmosphere is good and you can feel the exotic excitement due to the nature of the neighborhood called Itaewon. Go with a friend or lover.
Operating hours: 18:00 ~ 06:00
N Seoul Tower
A place where you can enjoy the night view of Seoul with a 360-degree panoramic view
N Seoul Tower is a representative landmark in Seoul where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Seoul. Because it is located on Namsan Mountain, geographically located in the center of Seoul, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Seoul’s scenery. N Seoul Tower, well-known as a romantic date spot, is also a landmark where you can experience tourism and culture at the same time. It's a great opportunity to learn about Seoul's culture and history, as well as a great view of the city. The most popular and main attraction of N Seoul Tower is the N Seoul Tower Observatory.
The experience of looking down on the city from an observatory high enough to be shoulder to shoulder with the clouds is truly magical. The third floor, where the main observatory is located, is made of transparent glass from ceiling to floor, providing an even more dizzying panoramic view. Please try it once.
Operating hours: 12:00 ~ 21:00
Hongdae Street
A street overflowing with artistic sensibility and youthful energy.
Hongdae Street is famous for youth and romance, art and indie culture, and a unique street of freedom. Unique cafes, small galleries and galleries, props and fashion shops, live cafes and clubs, art markets, and various restaurants on the streets of Hongdae make the atmosphere of this place more carefree. The area around Hongdae is always crowded with people, with various exhibitions, busking, and small-scale festivals and other cultural events taking place. As it is known as a mecca for busking, you can watch various busking performances 365 days a year. In order to revitalize Hongdae's busking culture, busking performances are held only in designated locations, so both buskers and audiences can enjoy busking in a stable environment.
There are a total of 11 busking zones in Hongdae, so you can watch a variety of performances. Enjoy Hongdae’s busking culture, from indie band performances to art performances of various genres.
Address: Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul