N Seoul Tower Tours

N Seoul Tower showing a skyscraper and a sunset
This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.

N Seoul Tower’s first usewas as a TV and radio broadcast tower in 1969. It instantly became a landmarkthanks to its height and location on the peak of Namsan Mountain. Today, the 777-foot(237 meter) tower offers unparalleled views of Seoul and beyond from itsobservation deck, as well as restaurants, cinemas and performance spaces.

The tower first opened asa tourist attraction in 1980, and its famous light displays were added in 2005,and the letter “N” was added to its name. The N stands for “new” look.

Head up the tower and takein the 360-degree panorama from the observatory. You can purchase tickets froma booth outside the tower. The observatory level is a good place to dineoptions include a French restaurant that rotates fully every 48 minutes.  

Its views are just oneaspect of the N Seoul Tower. The complex also houses the Teddy Bear Museum, alovingly compiled collection of stuffed toys. Couples may want to fasten aromantic padlock on the roof terrace on N Plaza, as is the tradition. Otherwise,throw heart-shaped coins into the Wishing Pond inside the tower.

N Seoul Tower’s otherclaim to fame is that it has the highest restrooms in the city. The HaneulRestroom can be found on the second floor of the tower, and has been describedas more art gallery than public amenity. It’s probably the best view of Seoulyou can get while washing your hands.

The tower is regularlyilluminated after dark with seasonal light displays. These can be admired fromMt. Namsan itself, or gazing up from down on street level. Remember to takeyour camera.

The easiest way to get upto the tower is on the Namsan cable car from Hoehyeon-dong. Cable cars departregularly, and will get you to the Mt. Namsan stop in an impressive threeminutes. From here, it’s a short walk to N Seoul Tower.

N Seoul Tower is openyear-round. It’s open until late in the evening. Hold off your visit if it’scloudy, as you won’t see very far.

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Dec 3, 2019

Nice experience

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Verified traveler
Nov 6, 2019

Amazing view. So breathtaking. Also enjoyed the arcade.

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Verified traveler
Oct 19, 2019

No need to go to top, go to level 5F and you can get photos of the city at night. Best to go after 6pm, take the shuttle bus from Meyongdung station, no need to take the cable car either.

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Verified traveler
Aug 19, 2019

If you can, take the tram up the mountain. It's a beautiful trip. There isn't a bad time to go, but sunset is easily the best time to visit. For those who are more adventurous, there's a good hike up to the Tower.

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Verified traveler
Aug 1, 2019

For the N-Grill restaurant on top of the tower, be sure to have a reservation! It is somewhat high end dining, but was some of the best we've ever had and the interior rotates slowly so that you can see the panoramic view of Seoul in 360. Very awesome!

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Verified traveler
Jul 11, 2019

enjoyed scheduled cultural shows on SU - perhaps other days, check times. nice alternative to tower tour. views are wonderful as are the walkways.

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