Seongbuk Gilbit Library

Library · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)

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

Sports facility · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)

Public indoor pool in Seongbuk-gu with a 6-lane adult pool, a 1-lane children's pool and a 1-lane toddler pool. Open swim 5,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Library · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)

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

Park · Sangwolgok Stn. (Line 6)

A water garden built into the rock slopes of Odong Neighborhood Park. A wall fountain and ecological stream run at set times, and it won the top prize at the 2026 Seoul Landscape Awards.

Library · Wolgok Stn. (Line 6)

Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Bukhansan Bogungmun Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

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.