N Seoul Tower
남산서울타워
Viewpoint in Yongsan-gu. Hours vary by day. Plan about 1.5 hours. 20 min walk from Myeong-dong Station.

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Information: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)Namsan Seoul Tower was the first multipurpose tower to be established in Korea, effectively incorporating a sightseeing observatory into a broadcasting tower. For the past 40 years, Namsan Seoul Tower has served as an iconic landmark of Korea and a representative tourist attraction. The tower's observatory offers an unobstructed view of the whole city, allowing it to become one of the all-time favorite attractions of Seoul citizens as well as domestic and international tourists. Featured in many dramas and reality shows, it is also a fan-favorite destination. Another highlight of the tower is the Namsan Cable Car. The cable car began its operation in 1962, transferring passengers from the foot of the mountain to the base of the tower. Shuttle buses to the Namsan Cable Car from downtown Seoul are also available for visitors' convenience.◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charmIn TXT’s content “TALK X TODAY,” the youngest members, Huening Kai and Taehyun, enjoyed a day out in their school uniforms. They rode the cable car to the top, took pictures together, and secured their wish lock. You can purchase locks at the souvenir shop near the cable car station at the top of the mountain, where name pens are also available to write down your wishes.
Our guide
N Seoul Tower is about 1 h 30 from Incheon Airport (AREX to Seoul Station, Line 4 to Hoehyeon, then on foot) and 55 min from Gimpo. From Seoul Station 23 min by bus 402 and on foot, Hongik Univ. 40 min (AREX to Seoul Station, Line 4 to Hoehyeon, then on foot), Gangnam 45 min by bus 402.
Staying near N Seoul Tower: by our estimate Hoehyeon Station is the nearest area we suggest for a base, with 108 hotels within walking distance of the station; Dongguk Univ. Station, 20 min away by bus 01A and on foot, has 61, and Seoul Station, 23 min by bus 402, has 28 hotels and the airport train.
Travel times are estimates from our transit model, Oct 2026.
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Within a 20-minute walk.
Where to stay near N Seoul Tower
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From each area’s main station, on foot or by public transit. Our estimates (Nov 2026).
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