청파도서관
Library · Yongsan-gu
Public library in Yongsan-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
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Museum of Japanese Colonial History in Korea
₩3,000Museum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The first museum specializing in the Japanese colonial period, recording and exhibiting the history of imperial Japan's plunder, the crimes of collaborators, and the proud history of the anti-Japanese resistance. This precious historical and cultural space
Hyochang Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.
Hyochang Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6)
Outdoor badminton court in Yongsan-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Galwol Community Welfare Center
₩5,000Sports facility · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Public indoor pool in Yongsan-gu with a 5-lane, 25m adult pool. Open swim 5,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Sookmyung Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Opened on 10 June 1971 around some 300 artefacts collected and held by Sookmyung Women's University, the museum covers culture, art and antiquities.
Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, Sookmyung Women's University
FreeMuseum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Dedicated to raising appreciation and awareness of embroidery and textile art, the museum has exhibition halls, a library, a dyeing conservation lab, classrooms and an information centre for display, education and research.

Seoul Metropolitan Library
FreeJung-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.
Starfield Library
FreeGangnam-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.
Jeongdok Public Library
FreeJongno-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.

Namsan Library
FreeYongsan-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 Library
FreeJongno-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.