Seoul YWCA Sports Center

Historic site · Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4) Exit 8, Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (Line 2) Exit 5

The Gothic cathedral that symbolises Korean Catholicism. The heated and cooled sanctuary is a good break from Myeongdong shopping, and the basement 1898 arcade has cafes and restaurants.

Museum · Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4)

The museum collects and studies the belongings and records of sisters who devoted their lives to spreading the Christian message in new cultures, conveying Christian culture through the visual language of exhibition.

Museum · Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (Line 2) Exit 6, Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4) Exit 5

A compact free museum on the history of stamps. In the middle of Myeong-dong, so it's a handy escape from the heat or cold.

Culture space · Euljiro 3-ga Stn. (Lines 2, 3) / Chungmuro Stn. (Line 4)

Seoul's film complex in Chungmuro, opened in 2025. It has three screening rooms including one for 35mm film, plus a cinema lounge, special exhibition hall, multipurpose room on the 7th floor, archive on the 9th and Cinema Sky, a rooftop open-air theater on the 10th. The lounge and exhibitions are free.

Culture space · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

A K-content cultural complex spread over floors 1 to 5 of the Korea Tourism Organization building. The K-drama and K-pop interactive exhibits are permanent and free, and it pairs well with a walk along Cheonggyecheon.

Museum · Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

The 1912 Renaissance-style former bank building, a listed heritage site, is a sight in itself. Easiest to reach by subway.

Gangdong-gu · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)

Public indoor pool in Gangdong-gu, with a 6-lane adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 4,400 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Songpa-gu · Sports Complex Stn. (Lines 2, 9)

Public indoor pool in Songpa-gu, with a 2-lane competition pool (50m x 25m) and a 10-lane diving pool (25m x 25m). Open swim costs 4,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Songpa-gu · Olympic Park Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

Public indoor pool with open swim.

Geumcheon-gu · 독산4동

Public indoor pool in Geumcheon-gu. Six-lane adult pool plus a toddler pool. Open swim is 4,200 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Eunpyeong-gu · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Public indoor pool in Eunpyeong-gu. Seven-lane 25m adult pool plus a toddler pool. Open swim is 4,000 won per session. There is also a gym. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.