Jowon Library

Sports facility · Sindaebang Stn. (Line 2)

Public indoor pool with open swim.

Sports facility · Sindaebang Stn. (Line 2)

Public indoor pool in Gwanak-gu with a 5-lane adult pool and no children's pool. Open swim costs 2,200 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Museum · Sindaebang Stn. (Line 2)

Horim Museum is the place to take in Goryeo celadon, Joseon white porcelain and more to your heart's content.

Sports facility · Seowon Stn. (Sillim Line)

Outdoor badminton courts in Gwanak-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Seowon Stn. (Sillim Line)

Outdoor badminton court in Gwanak-gu. Badminton courts. Open 24 hours.

Study & youth space · Seoul Nat'l Univ. Venture Town Stn. (Sillim Line)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.

Gangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)

Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.

Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Yongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.

Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.