EXPLORE SEOUL
Seoul City Hall
Seoul City Hall places a sweeping glass façade behind the former city hall, now Seoul Metropolitan Library. Viewing them together explains the contrast represented on our map.
Suggested time45–90 minutesAllow extra time for travel and meals.
What to see
- The modern city hall’s curved glass exterior
- Seoul Metropolitan Library in the old building
- Seoul Plaza and nearby Deoksugung
A suggested way to explore
Start at Seoul Plaza for the two-building view. Visit public library spaces when open, then walk towards Deoksugung’s stone wall.
Plan your visit
Getting there
City Hall Station, Lines 1 and 2. Follow signs for Seoul Plaza and Seoul Metropolitan Library.
Find on Google Maps ↗Good to know
The new building is a working government office. Public access and guided tours are separate from an exterior visit; library opening days also differ.
Before you go
Check official information for opening times, tickets and current programmes.
Official visitor guide 1 ↗Official visitor guide 2 ↗