Neighborhoods and Districts in Seoul

Apgujeong Rodeo Street

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is a popular high-end fashion and shopping street located in the upscale district of Gangnam. This is one of the wealthier areas in Seoul. It is here where you will find the latest fashion shopping trends and styles popular in Seoul. And, it is here where you…

Buam-dong

Daehangno (College Street)

Daehangno, also known as College or University Street, is a popular youth culture area that is lined with small theaters. Seoul National University was once located here. This lively and youthful area is a great place to catch a show, have a nice dinner, or just wander around. Prior to…

Garosu-gil (Tree Lined Street)

Garosu-gil, which means "tree-lined street," is an upscale and trendy shopping and art district located south of the Hangang River in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu. This is where locals, tourists, and couples come to shop, eat, drink, take photos, and enjoy Seoul and the good life. Garosu-gil Information Name: Garosu-gil (Korean: 가로수길)…

Haebangchon

Haebangchon, also known as HBC, is a neighborhood located in the Yongsan-gu District of Seoul, Korea.

Hongdae (Hongik University Area)

Hongdae is a vibrant, energetic, and youthful neighborhood and nightlife district popular for indie music, street art, galleries, cafes, and shops. The area is named after the nearby Hongik University (Hongik Daehakgyo), one of the most prestigious fine arts universities in Korea. Since Hongik University was built in 1948, it…

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is a popular neighborhood in the heart of Seoul that is often visited by locals and tourists wanting to experience traditional culture of Korea. Streets and narrow back alleys are lined with art galleries, wooden tea houses, restaurants, cafes, and small shops selling arts and crafts. The main street,…

Itaewon

Itaewon is foreigner friendly international district popular for international cuisine restaurants, shops, bars, and clubs that cater to foreigners. The district is located in Yongsan-gu just south of Myeong-dong and north of the Hangang River. The best time to visit Itaewon is during the evenings and on the weekends when…

Kondae (Konkuk University Area)

Kondae (Konkuk University), is a crowded nightlife area packed with college students, street food, restaurants, and an almost endless amount of bars. The best time to visit is at night when the place is lit up, loud, and packed with lots of hungry people looking for to party and for…

Myeong-dong

Myeong-dong is one of Seoul's most famous and touristy areas, best known for its shopping, dining, street food, entertainment, and K-beauty stores. If you are a tourist visiting for the first time, stepping out of Myeong-dong Station (Exit 6) brings you right to the center of it all. It is…

Nowon Culture Street

Nowon Culture Street, located near Nowon Station in northeast Seoul, is a government created entertainment and shopping district known for its nightlife. This district might not be the most well known in Seoul, but it still offers visitors a wide variety of nightlife including restaurants and bars without the huge…

Samcheong-dong

Samcheong-dongis an upscale neighborhood of Seoul that lies in a scenic area east of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House). The clean water and beautiful mountains in the area inspired the name of this trendy, youthful neighborhood. Surrounded by hills, the neighborhood is famous for its traditional hanok…

Seorae Maeul (Seorae French Village)

Seorae Maeul (Seorae French Village), or French Town, is a small French neighborhood in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu home to over 500 French and European expats. Over 40% of the French population in Seoul, most who are in the country for business, lives in this small and unique area. Many of the…

Last Updated on Oct 17, 2025