Introduction
Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is at almost 480 meters above sea level, including Namsan Mountain (243m) and the tower’s own x_height (236.7m), making it one of the tallest towers in Asia. It is comprised of Seoul Tower Plaza, recently opened to public access after 40 years, and N Seoul Tower, operated by CJ Foodville since 2005. The tower was first established as a broadcasting tower to send out TV and radio signals in 1969. As of now, it has become one of the representative landmarks and multi-cultural venues in Seoul.
Address:
105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul[Google Map]
Closed:
N/A (Open all year round)
Homepage:
www.seoultower.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Transportation
[Bus]
Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus
1. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 02
– Take the bus from the closest subway station: Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3, 4), Exit 2 (in front of Daehan Cinema) or Dongguk University Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
2. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 03
– Take the bus from the closest subway station: Seoul Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 4), Exit 9, Itaewon Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 4 or Hangangjin Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 2.
3. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 05
– Take the bus from the closest subway station: Myeong-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 3 or Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2 (in front of Daehan Cinema).
[Cable Car]
Get off at Myeong-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and Exit 3.
Walk for about 15 minutes following the street on the right side of the Pacific Hotel. The cable car boarding place will be seen ahead.
*For more details, refer to the official website.
Additional Info
Admission Fees:
[Individual Admission Ticket]
– Observatory: Adults 11,000 won / Children 8,000 won
– Hello Kitty Island: Adults 8,000 won / Children 7,000 won
Package Admission Ticket
– Package (Observatory + Hello Kitty Island): Adults 13,500 won / Children 11,500 won
* Adults (ages 13 or more) / Children (ages 3-12)
* Senior fares are same as children only for observatory admission.
* Visitors using N. Grill have free admission to observatory if they make a reservation in advance.
[Namsan Cable Car]
– Operating hours: 10:00-23:00
* Hours may vary on the day before holidays and Friday and Saturday depending on situations.
– Round-trip fare: Adults 9,500 won / Children 6,500 won
– One way: Adults 7,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 4,000 won
* Discounts may apply for groups of 30 people or more
* Children rate applies to preschoolers
Available Facilities:
[Seoul Tower Plaza]
L – Hanbok Culture Experience Center
1F – Starbucks, Sweet Monster, Gong Cha, GS25, souvenir shop
2F – 153 Points Budaejjigae, Bueongi Dongaseu (pork cutlet)
3F – Broadcasting facilities, security area
4F – Ryan Cheeseball Adventure, Game Plaza, Hosigi Double Chicken, Korea VR Tour Promotion Hall
[N Seoul Tower]
5F – N Sweet Bar, A Twosome Place, Hello Kitty Island
T1 – Ticket booth, N Burger, N Terrace, A Twosome Place, Olive Young, Cheil Jemyunso
T2 – The PLACE Dining
T3 – Hancook
T4 – Observatory, A Twosome Place
T5 – Observatory, Weeny Beeny
T7 – n.GRILL
[Namsan Cable Car]
– Namsan Seoul Tower shuttle bus
– Electric bus available
– Circulation Bus No. 2, 3, 5
Restrooms:
Available
Interpretation Services Offered:
* Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese
* Group guide: 10 or more people (first-come, first-served basis)
* Free admission and guide service for group visitors with pre-reservation
* Audio guide, leaflets, pamphlets and maps available in English, Chinese & Japanese
(Audio guide: 3,000 won)
tel: +82-2-3455-9277
zipcode: 04340
infocenter: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3455-9277, 9288
usetime: Monday-Friday 10:00-23:00
Saturday 10:00-24:00
Sunday 10:00-23:00
