Bangbae Library

Sports facility · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu, with 3 courts.

Sports facility · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu, with 2 courts.

Museum · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)

Opened in 1995, this is Korea's only museum devoted to traditional Korean music, displaying a wide range of gugak artifacts and instruments.

Sports facility · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu.

Library · Naebang Stn. (Line 7)

Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Park · Seocho Stn. (Line 2)

A thickly wooded free trail in the heart of Seocho. Cross Nuedari Bridge for a 3km walk through to Montmartre Park.

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.