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Culture space · Gangbuk-gu
A waterside cultural space on the Ui Stream. Behind 40m of floor-to-ceiling glass you can listen to LPs or read comics with views of the stream and Bukhansan. A cafe, book zone and LP listening zone share one floor, and exhibitions run year-round. It connects directly to the walking path and Baengnyeon Market, making it easy to combine.
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Seoul Youth Center Gangbuk
FreeStudy & youth space · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Odong Neighborhood Park Indoor Badminton Courts
₩2,600Sports facility · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)
Indoor badminton courts in Gangbuk-gu, with 8 courts.
Odong Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)
Odong Park straddles Gangbuk-gu and Seongbuk-gu, covering Beon-dong, Mia-dong and five other neighbourhoods in Gangbuk-gu as well as Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. Its well-established woodland offers rest and recreation to residents of the nearby housing estates
Gangbuk Culture and Arts Center
₩4,000Sports facility · Gaori Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public indoor pool in Gangbuk-gu with a 6-lane adult pool (25m) and a 4-lane youth pool (20m). Open swim 4,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Suyu Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Samyang Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Mia Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Mia Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Hyundai Card Music Library
Free if eligibleYongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6)
A music library with some 10,000 vinyl records and rare albums. An Itaewon hotspot you can enjoy free with a card or just the DIVE app.

Culture Station Seoul 284
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line) Exit 2
A cultural complex in the restored old Seoul Station building. The Renaissance-style architecture is a sight in itself, with free special exhibitions year-round. In front of Seoul Station.
Oil Tank Culture Park
FreeMapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6) Exit 2
A cultural park converted from a former oil storage depot. Unusual walks between the giant tanks, free exhibitions and a lawn, with weekend markets and performances.
Youngpoong Bookstore Jongno
FreeJongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1), direct access from Exit 4
A large bookstore directly connected to Jonggak Station. Easy to pair with a Cheonggyecheon walk, with plenty of seating to read out of the heat or cold.

Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul
FreeGangnam-gu · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Hyundai and Genesis cars and design on display. Open until 21:00, but closed the first Monday of the month; parking costs extra.