Nightlife & bars Updated 18 October 2026
Itaewon and Gangnam: Two Very Different Seoul Nights
Beyond Hongdae, Seoul has two more nightlife districts: Itaewon's easy international bars, Gangnam's planned clubs, and the ride home after the trains.
#nightlife
Every guide tagged nightlife, for a trip to South Korea.
4 guides tagged #nightlife
Nightlife & bars Updated 16 October 2026
Seoul Nightlife: Itaewon, Gangnam, Hongdae and the Late Hours
How Seoul's nightlife districts differ, when the night really starts, how second and third rounds work, and how to get home after the metro stops.
Nightlife & bars Updated 8 October 2026
Hongdae After Dark: Seoul's Loudest, Youngest Night Out
A guide to Hongdae, the arts university district that turns into Seoul's youngest nightlife scene after dark, from free street shows to basement bars.
Seoul Updated 18 February 2026
Seoul Guide: Neighborhoods, What to Do and How to Do It
A first-timer guide to Seoul: the key neighborhoods, palaces and hanok lanes, where to eat and shop, nightlife, day trips and how to ride the metro.