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Library · Guro-gu
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
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Source: lib.guro.go.kr
Dorimcheon Stream Walkway
FreeStream & walk · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A streamside path along the Dorimcheon, which rises on Gwanaksan and runs through Guro. The spring cherry blossom tunnel is a free attraction.
Gocheok Sports Center
₩3,500Sports facility · Guil Stn. (Line 1)
Public indoor pool in Guro-gu, with a 6-lane 25m adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 3,500 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Guro Future Library
FreeLibrary · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Guro-gu Onnuri Library
FreeLibrary · Guro Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Guro Community Gymnasium
₩4,500Sports facility · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Public indoor sports facility (swimming, gym, table tennis and more).
Haneul Library
FreeLibrary · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

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.