Top Things to do in Seongsu | Full Food, Beauty, Activity Guide for Seongsu
Planning a day in Seongsu? This is the only guide you need! Shopping, activity, beauty recs available right here!
- Shopping
- K-Beauty
- Activities
- Pop-Up Stores
- Parks & Forests
- More Seongsu Guides
Once a center for Seoul’s leather, printing, and shoemaking industries, Seongsu-dong has undergone a major transformation in recent years. A stroll through the neighborhood reveals why it's often compared to Brooklyn, with its old red-brick warehouses, former factories, and shipping containers now home to trendy cafés, stylish boutiques, and art galleries.
There's so much to do in this area, you'll need to spend the whole day here. Here are some of the top things to do in Seongsu. Scroll on to see what we recommend!
Seongsu Full Guide
Shopping
Seongsu is home to some of the hottest brands, both Korean and international, making it one of Seoul's top shopping destinations. From the latest fashion trends to stylish home decor, you’ll find it all here. The neighborhood is especially known for its trendy Korean handbag brands, which make perfect souvenirs!
Check out our full shopping guide here!
K-Beauty
As one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Seoul, Seongsu is packed with amazing Korean beauty services. Whether you're looking for personal color consultations, DIY makeup workshops, pop-up events, and more—Seongsu has it all! And if you're searching for a standout hair salon in the area, we’ve got one you definitely need to check out:
Hair Salon
ONYAD Hair | 온야드
ONYAD, a popular Korean hair salon located in the trendy Seongsu district of Seoul, is a must-visit for those seeking a fresh Korean hairstyle. This hair salon in Seongsu is well-known for its stylish cuts and for creating personalized hair colors that perfectly suit each client's unique style.
You might have seen videos of their Korean hairstylists on social media, as they've gained quite a following for their talent. The salon itself is beautifully decorated, giving off cozy café vibes, making it a comfortable place to get your hair done. They even have dedicated photo spots, so you can snap some Instagram-worthy shots after your visit.
If you're searching for the best hair salon in Seongsu that specializes in trendy Korean styles, ONYAD is the place to be.
Take a look at our visit here:
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Activities
Pop-Up Stores
One of the hottest things to do in Seongsu these days is visit a pop-up store! Pop-ups from a variety of popular brands, from K-beauty brands like HERA and Torriden to global brands like Coach and Oreo, have had pop-up events in Seongsu.
These brands go all out for pop-up stores, so you can get tons of cute photos and participate in fun games and events when you go!
The best part about these pop-ups are all the freebies and discounts you can get! Definitely go check out a pop-up store if you're not sure what to do in Seongsu. Check out our guide on how to find pop-up stores in the link below!
DON'T LXXK UP | 돈룩업
There are lots of self photo booth studios all around the Seongsu and Konkuk University areas. Taking photo booths photos is a must-do activity! The most popular photo booth recently has been DON'T LXXK UP, which takes photos from a high-angle for that Gen-Z feel.
The booths take your photo automatically and you get printed photos that come with a QR code to download the digital copies. There are cool sunglasses props you can use for the photos too!
The prices at these studios are around 5,000-6,000 KRW for two copies and the whole process is super quick. Just make sure to strike a pose when the timer counts down and create some great memories!
Price: 5,000-6,000 KRW
Hours: 24/7
Address: 5 Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
서울 성동구 연무장7길 5
WXCK PHOTO Photo Booth | 웩포토
This photo booth is new and is bathroom-themed! It sounds strange, but you can get some really unique and silly photos here.
There are multiple rooms with different backgrounds, the most popular one being the one with a toilet in it. Try out different rooms and different poses with your friends!
The area at the entrance also has lots of interesting decorations and mirrors, so you can get photos out here on your phone as well!
Each room is different, so you can get photos with different vibes all at one photo booth!
Price: 6,000 KRW
Hours: 10:00-24:00
Address: 서울 성동구 성수이로 7가길 13
13 Seongsui-ro 7ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
KiLab Board Game Cafe | 키랩 보드게임 룸카페
Many Korean university students enjoy going to board game cafes to hang out with friends. Board game cafes are cafes where you can enjoy playing games and eating desserts or drinking coffee at the same time.
There are so many different board games available, so you won't have time to feel bored! Once you order a drink at the counter, you can play any game you want.
We played the popular Rummikub, and had so much fun, we didn't even realize time was passing! Inside the cafe, there are rooms that can accommodate different amounts of people, from groups of two to eight, so you can enjoy board games privately without being disturbed.
Price: Weekdays - 2,400 KRW per hour
Weekends - 3,000 KRW per hour
Beverages (3,800 KRW ~ 5,500 KRW)
Hours: Mon-Fri 13:00-22:00
Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00
Address: 서울 광진구 아차산로33길 49
49 Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Realworld Seongsu | 리얼월드 성수
Realworld Seongsu is a fun escape room cafe located in Seongsu that is perfect for both brain-teasing and photo ops!
In these beautifully themed rooms, you're not just solving puzzles to beat the clock; you're doing it in style, creating social media-worthy moments along the way.
The first floor has a cafe, so you can enjoy yummy drinks and desserts before or after your experience!
The escape room part is on the second floor, and there are lots of photo ops in these themed rooms. It's a fun way to get cute pictures! Check out our blog below to see more about Realworld Seongsu and to get a discounted ticket with a free drink!
Price: 21,900 KRW 20,000 KRW (Ticket + Free Drink with Creatrip discount)
Hours: Weekdays 09:00-22:00
Weekends 11:00-22:00
Address: 2F Merihia 1, 8 Yeonmujang 13-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
서울 성동구 연무장13길 8 메리히어 1, 2층
Parks & Forests
Seoul Forest is a large forest located along the Han River and right by Seongsu. There are many cafes nearby and rental shops from which you can rent a picnic set! Many people like to order to-go from cafes and bring a picnic set to have a special picnic at Seoul Forest!
The Seoul Forest Management Office has a rental station for Ddareungi, or Seoul City Bikes. Since you can ride a bike in Seoul Forest, it'll be a good way to explore many areas of the forest and get some exercise in!
Another interesting thing about Seoul Forest is that you can actually see deer there too! It's an interesting experience to see the deer grazing leisurely in the middle of a crowded city like Seoul.
Hours: 24/7
Address: 서울 성동구 성수동1가 678-1
678-1 Seongsu-dong 1-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Children's Grand Park | 어린이대공원
Children's Grand Park is very close to Konkuk University and is just one subway stop away from Konkuk University. If you visit this place in spring, you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms blooming everywhere.
It's not just a spot to have a picnic, but there are many rides for children to enjoy. I also have memories of visiting and having fun at Children's Grand Park as a child.
Children's Grand Park is smaller than Lotte World and Everland, but it has amusement park rides and a zoo, so there is enough for children to enjoy. In addition, it is less crowded than major amusement parks such as Lotte World and Everland, so you can enjoy it a little more comfortably.
Price: 27,000 KRW - Ages 19+
23,000 KRW - Ages 3-12
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:30
Sat-Sun 10:00-19:30
Address: 서울 광진구 능동로 216
216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu Seoul
Ttukseom Han River Park | 뚝섬 한강공원
There are many parks by the Han River, which flows through Seoul. The one closest to Seongsu and Konkuk University is the Ttukseom Han River Park.
The park is close to subway Line 7 Jayang Station. Don't get it confused with Ttukseom Station on Line 2!
There is a skateboard park at Ttukseom Han River Park where anyone can practice skateboarding. You can also see expert skateboarders practicing tricks. There's also a free climbing wall and bike paths, so I really recommend it to those who like to exercise.
We recommend renting a picnic set when visiting Ttukseom Han River Park for the best experience!
Healing Tent Ttukseom | Rent Here
Hours: Open 24 hours everyday
Addess: 서울 광진구 자양동 427-6
427-6 Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
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