Seoul After Dark: Where To Go?

Wondering where to go in Seoul after it gets dark? Whether you’d love to indulge in all night shopping experience at Dongdaemun or relish the Korean street food, Seoul is the perfect destination for people who love nightlife. Everything is so vibrant here, that you can never miss it by night. From bar hopping to dancing through the night to hogging your favorite thing on the menu, Seoul has never a dull moment. To pick our top favorite of 10 best things to do in Seoul at night wasn’t easy, but here’s a list so that you make the most of your evenings in Seoul.

Shopping at Dongdaemun: An entire area dedicated to welcome the shopaholics around the world. Everything here is on sale, but that shouldn’t stop yourself from haggling a little to get a better deal. Tick of everything on your shopping list at the largest shopping complex in Seoul — Dongdaemun.

Clubbing in Gangnam: Some of our previous articles have established the fact that Seoul is a party destination like no other. Party your night away at the most upscale clubs in Seoul, especially in Gangnam-gu. Octagon is one our highly recommended clubs to visit in Seoul and is the 5th best club in the World, the best in Seoul and whole of Asia. Add this clubbing experience to your bucket list while in Seoul.

Bar hopping in Itaewon: Grab a few drinks at some of the best pubs around the city with your gang of friends. From American style bars to cigar lounges, you’ll find them all in Itaewon.

Jjimjilbang: Take a minute to relax and pamper yourself at the famous Korean bathhouses while waiting for public transport. From relaxing baths in warm pools to sauna chambers and special saunas, Seoul has these well-maintained facilities spread across town with in-house restaurants.

24-Hour Cafes: So, we mentioned club hopping and bar hopping, did we mention you could do cafe hopping in Seoul too? You’ll find many themed cafes are open until the wee hours. You can hang out with your favorite bunch people and bond over a coffee even after midnight or you could grab your favorite read at the Culcom Book Cafe.

Go on evening cruise by the Han river: Take a ferry cruise and enjoy panoramic views of the city by the Hangang River. After the relaxing cruise, find your tranquil spot by the river to admire the beauty of the city lit up highlighting the iconic landmarks like the Seoul tower.

Go food tripping: From major fast food giants to elegant star hotels, the pick is yours. Food is one of the true passions of Koreans, if you want to get a true taste of the city, we’d recommend you stop by the street food vendors and grab your picks. Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gangnam, and Eujilro could be your best bets to grab a bit of the authentic cuisine here.

Booking club: Skip the regular clubs and experience a real-life tinder at the booking club. All you have to do is, tell the waiter as you walk-in your interests and they’ll help you find your perfect date. There is some age restriction at most booking clubs and one of the highly successful ones is called Wang Dae Bak Join Club.

Night at the Museum: Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul and Seoul Museum of Art invites you to experience the museum and their art collection by the night.

Street performers: If everything else has been checked off your list, simply take a stroll by the streets and enjoy live performances by talented singers, rappers, dancers, musicians and magicians.

When in Seoul, nightlife becomes an adventure that will leave you enthralled. Don’t limit yourself to one thing, instead make a bucket list of things to do at night in Seoul and cross them off. From little things like rejuvenate at Jjimjilbang or going on guilt-free food tripping, there’s so much this city has to offer.