Updated for 2026

Seoul, for free.

29 spots you can visit today, without spending a won.

29
Open today across the city
29
Free spots
$0
Total cost
Heads up

Right now in Seoul

Closed until spring
Banpo Rainbow Fountain
Winter shutdown. Returns April 2026.
No longer free
Yeouido Water Square
Now a paid winter sledding park.
Bring passport
The Blue House
Free entry, but strict ID check at the gate.
Check schedule
Royal palaces, Mon & Tue
Each palace closed one day a week.
Palaces & shrines

3 ways into the palace, free

01 · By age
Show your passport
Free for foreign visitors based on age.
Under 18FREE
Over 65FREE
Adults 19 to 64₩3,000
02 · By outfit
Wear hanbok
Traditional clothing equals free entry, at any age.
Top & bottom
both traditional
Mixed with
t-shirt or jeans
Rentals from ₩15,000 near the gates
03 · By date
Last WednesdayEASIEST
Korea's Culture Day. Every paid attraction goes free.
Apr
29
This month
May
27
Next
Jun
24
After
Closed days, don't show up on these
GyeongbokgungTUE
ChangdeokgungMON
DeoksugungMON
ChanggyeonggungMON
Jongmyo ShrineTUE
Jongmyo (Apr to Oct)RESV
Galleries & museums

World-class art, no ticket

Editor's pick
National Museum
Open today FREE always Yongsan
National Museum of Korea
Asia's largest museum
5,000 years of Korean history across vast galleries. Open daily.
Plan ahead. 3+ hours minimum. The Pensive Bodhisattva alone is worth the trip.
Open daily Open in map
MMCA Seoul
Open today FREE Wed/Sat night
MMCA Seoul
Sogyeok-dong
6 to 9 PM Map
Leeum
Open today FREE permanent
Leeum Museum
Itaewon
Reserve online Map
Seoul History
Open today FREE always Gwanghwamun
Seoul Museum of History
City Hall area
How Seoul became Seoul, Joseon dynasty to today.
Closed Mondays Open in map
SeMA
Open today FREE always City Hall
Seoul Museum of Art
Beside Deoksugung Palace
Colonial-era facade, contemporary shows inside.
Closed Mondays Open in map
Folk Museum
Open today FREE always Gyeongbokgung
National Folk Museum
Inside palace grounds
Daily life, food, and festivals. No palace ticket needed.
No ticket needed Open in map
Skylines & sunsets

Million-dollar views, no ticket

Better than N Tower
Bukak Skyway
Open 24h FREE always Bukak Mtn.
Bukak Skyway Palgakjeong
342m above downtown
Pavilion overlooking all of Gwanghwamun. Take Bus 1020.
Better than N Seoul Tower. Same skyline, no ₩20,000 ticket.
Cafe on site Open in map
Naksan Park
Open 24h FREE
Naksan Park
Hyehwa
Best at sunset Map
Sewoon
Open today FREE
Sewoon Plaza Rooftop
Jongno 3-ga
9F deck Map
Nodeul Island
Open until 10 PM FREE always Han River
Nodeul Island
Best Han River sunset
Tiny island park with bookshops and a stage.
Live music in summer Open in map
Achasan
Open 24h FREE always East Seoul
Achasan Mountain
40-min hike
Most-photographed sunrise spot in Seoul.
Best 5 to 7 AM Open in map
Han River
Open 24h FREE always 12 parks
Han River Parks
Yeouido, Ttukseom, Mangwon
Cherry blossoms, picnics, chicken & beer.
Bikes ₩3,000/h Open in map
Things to do

Free experiences worth booking

Walking Tours
Book 3 days ahead FREE always Various
Seoul City Walking Tours
EN / ZH / JA, 2 to 3 hours
English-speaking guides, run by the city.
Reserve at dobo.visitseoul.net
visitseoul.net Reserve
Royal Guard
11 AM & 2 PM FREE always Deoksugung
Royal Guard Changing
30-min ceremony in Joseon regalia
Better photos than Gyeongbokgung.
Closed Mondays Open in map
Hongdae Busking
Daily 6 to 10 PM FREE always Hongdae
Hongdae Street Performances
Red Road, Exit 9
K-pop dancers, indie vocalists, debut hopefuls.
Tip the dancers. ₩1,000 is appreciated.
Best Fri / Sat Open in map
HiKR Ground
Open today FREE all floors Cheonggyecheon
HiKR Ground
5-floor K-pop playground
Recreate music video sets in immersive rooms.
Closed Mondays Open in map
Cheonggyecheon
Open 24h FREE always Downtown
Cheonggyecheon Stream
10.9 km restored stream
Quiet promenade 5m below downtown traffic.
Best at dusk Open in map
Seoullo 7017
Open 24h FREE always Seoul Station
Seoullo 7017
1km elevated sky garden
Old highway turned park.
Lit up at night Open in map
Brand spaces

Where Korea's biggest brands let you in

Members-only made public

Hyundai Card Libraries

Vinyl, Design, Travel and Cooking libraries. Built for cardholders, but visitors get in with a guest pass.

  1. 1
    Download DIVE
    Hyundai Card's culture app, free.
  2. 2
    Sign up as guest
    No card needed. Passport works.
  3. 3
    Show QR at door
    Includes complimentary coffee.
4 locations Hannam & Cheongdam Closed Mondays
Amorepacific HQ
Weekdays FREE lobby+museum Yongsan
Amorepacific Headquarters
David Chipperfield architecture
Lobby, library, museum, and rooftop are public.
Open weekdays Open in map
Starfield Library
10 AM to 10 PM FREE always COEX, Gangnam
Starfield Library
13-meter bookshelves
Famous bookshelves inside COEX. Genuine public space.
Open daily Open in map
Hyundai Motorstudio
Open today FREE always Cheongdam
Hyundai Motorstudio
Showroom + design exhibits
Sit in the latest Hyundai & Genesis.
Test drives free* Open in map
LG Art Center
Open today FREE lobby Magok
LG Art Center
Tadao Ando architecture
Concrete masterpiece. Lobby and grounds open.
Open daily Open in map
Honorable mentions

More free spots

Lotte Gallery, Jamsil
Art exhibitions inside the department store
FREE before 4 PM
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Jogyesa Temple
Active Buddhist temple downtown
FREE always
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Bukchon Hanok Village
Historic neighborhood of traditional homes
Open streets
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War Memorial of Korea
Outdoor military exhibits + indoor museum
FREE always
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Ihwa Mural Village
Open-air street art on Naksan slopes
Open neighborhood
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D Museum / Daelim
Photography & design, lobby is free
Lobby free
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DealSeoul · Free Seoul Guide
Curated by locals · April 2026
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