Things To Do In Sinsa & Apgujeong | Locals' Guide To Seoul
Everyone knows Sinsa & Apgujeong are great for shopping, but what else is there to do?
Apgujeong and Sinsa are popular tourist destinations in Seoul for both Koreans and foreign visitors.
It's known as one of the fashion hubs of Korea and there is always plenty to do and see here.
Today let's look at some of the fun activities you can find in Sinsa and Apgujeong.
Dosan Park
도산공원
Dosan Park is located in the center of the Apgujeong Rodeo area, so it is close to many famous restaurants and cafes.
When you finish your meal and need a nice place to walk and digest for a bit, this park is a great place to do so.
If you are a history buff, you can learn about the history of the park at Dosan Chang-Ho Memorial Hall by the entrance.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll and gain some new knowledge too!
Aside from the walking paths, there is also exercise equipment at the park that you can use.
For those who are staying in the area, it would be nice to come for an evening walk and get some exercise in too before going back to your hotel for the night.
Address: 서울 강남구 도산대로45길 20
20 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours: 00:00-24:00
How To Get There: Apgujeong Rodeo Station (압구정로데오역) Exit 5
K-Star Road
An absolute must for K-Pop fans!
K-Pop bears line the road and many people come to take photos with them.
There are many different K-Pop bears here, including Super Junior, Girls' Generation, EXO, BTS, FTIsland, 2PM, and more, so don't miss out on your faves!
Many of the idol groups have also come here to take pictures with their bears!
K-Star Road
Address: 서울 강남구 압구정동 515
515 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
How To Get There: Apgujeong Rodeo Station (압구정로데오역) Exit 2
Selpix
Selpix is a photo booth shop that has several branches in Seoul, but the Sinsa one is the biggest.
Not only can you take cute photos in the booths, but the inside of the shop and in front of it are also great photo spots.
Inside the booths, there are a remotes to make taking your pictures easy and convenient, so you can get the best shots.
The price for two sets is 4,000 won, not bad!
The background color of each room is different, so you can choose whichever you like. There are also many different styles of printouts to choose from.
This is a fun activity for friend groups, families, or couples to enjoy!
Address: 서울 강남구 신사동 648-4
648-4 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours: 00:00-24:00
How To Get There: Apgujeong Rodeo Station (압구정로데오역) Exit 5
K Museum Of Contemporary Art
K현대미술관
Art-lovers, don't miss out on visiting the K Museum of Contemporary Art.
This is one of the art museums that many Korean people travel to frequently because the exhibitions displayed here are constantly changing.
It allows you to have fun and enjoy art in a variety of ways.
If you're interested in visiting, you can check out what exhibitions are currently going on and purchase tickets on their official website. Prices may vary from event to event.
Don't forget to take some cool photos while you're here!
Address: 서울 강남구 선릉로 807 K현대미술관
Hours:
10:00-19:00
Last Entry 18:00
Closed Mondays
How To Get There: Apgujeong Rodeo Station (압구정로데오역) Exit 5
7hills Dance Studio
Taking dance lessons is another super fun activity worth trying while you're here!
There are several dance studios in the area, but we recommend 7hills Dance Studio. The price per class here is a reasonable 30,000 won.
This is one of the most popular dance studios. If you want to check them out, they have videos on their YouTube channel so you can get a preview of their styles. They offer classes in styles such as K-Pop, Hip-Hop, or Street Dance to choose from.
HyoJung, choreographer and performance director for Mamamoo, and Solar filmed their "Positions" dance video at 7hills!
Address: 서울 강남구 논현로175길 101-5 라온빌딩 2층
2F 101-5 Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours: 04:00-22:30
How To Get There: Apgujeong Station (압구정역) Exit 4
Premium Coin Music Studio
Noraebangs are located all over Korea, and there is definitely no shortage of places to go to sing some karaoke with friends, but in particular, we want to recommend Premium Coin Music Studio in Sinsa.
It is spacious and there are many rooms to choose from in varying sizes to accommodate you and your friends.
If you don't have coins, don't worry there is a coin exchange machine. They also have mic covers to keep them cleaner.
The fun thing about this noraebang is they have paintings of idols in each room!
The price is reasonable at 500 won per song. If you plan on singing a lot of songs with your friends, you can pre-pay 5,000 won for 12 songs or 10,000 won for 25 songs.
Address: 서울 강남구 도산대로11길 25 B1
B1 Dosan-daero 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
How To Get There: Sinsa Station (신사역) Exit 8
Easy Korean Academy
Many people who come to Korea are interested in learning the language of course. Easy Korean Academy is great because they have a comprehensive and diverse curriculum that allows for students to choose the courses that are suitable for their level.
Classes are open monthly, allowing flexibility to fit your schedule.
Class sizes are small which makes it easier to practice and learn more effectively.
The school is just 3 minutes from Sinsa Station and if you register through Creatrip, you get a 5% discount.
In addition to language, you can also participate in cultural activities, including a traditional tea ceremony and traditional crafts, along with many other fun things.
For details on classes and prices, click here.
Address: 서울 강남구 압구정로2길 58 JJ빌딩 3,4층
3,4F JJ Building, 58 Apgujeong-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 09:00-18:00
Sat: 09:00-16:00
Phone: +82-2-511-9314 / +82-2-511-0615
How To Get There: Sinsa Station (신사역) Exit 8
That brings us to the end of our Sinsa-Apgujeong activity guide.
As you can see there are lots of things to do and see here that can fit anyone's interests.
We hope you found these suggestions helpful and if you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments!