Jongam-dong Saenal Library

Study & youth space · Korea Univ. Stn. (Line 6)

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

Library · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)

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

Library · Wolgok Stn. (Line 6)

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

Sports facility · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)

Public indoor pool in Seongbuk-gu with a 5-lane, 25m adult pool and an 11m children's pool. Open swim 4,500 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Park · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)

Designated on March 12, 1940, Gaeunsan Park is a hillside park with the character of a village hill. It is ringed by Donam-dong, Anam-dong and Jongam-dong, sits next to Sungshin Women's University and Korea University, and covers 297,926 square metres

Museum · Korea Univ. Stn. (Line 6)

The first university museum in Korea, this general museum holds some 100,000 items spanning history, archaeology, folklore and art.

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.