Overview
Lotte World Tower stands 123 stories and 555m tall, Korea's tallest building and the sixth-tallest supertall skyscraper in the world. The Seoul Sky observation deck on floors 118-123 offers 360-degree views across Seoul and the Han River, and the glass-floored Sky Deck delivers a thrilling view straight down. The lower floors house Lotte World Mall, an aquarium, and a cinema, making it a full-day destination. Observatory admission about KRW 27,000. A 5-minute walk from Jamsil Station (Lines 2, 8).
Travel Tips
Book a sunset-time ticket to see both day and night views. Reserve the Sky Deck in advance.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Seoul, South Korea from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Lotte World Tower
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Seoul Forest
Seoul's flagship urban ecological park, modeled after New York's Central Park.
📍 6.6km away
Itaewon & Haebangchon
Seoul's cosmopolitan hotspot where diverse cultures converge
📍 9.8km away
Cheonggyecheon
A 10.9km restored urban stream, reclaimed from a former covered highway.
📍 10.6km away
N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)
Seoul's landmark tower offering panoramic views of the city's skyline at night.
📍 11.0km away
Gwangjang Market
Seoul's first permanent market since 1905, famous for its incredible food stalls
📍 11.1km away
Myeongdong
Seoul's largest shopping street, packed with cosmetics stores and street food.
📍 11.9km away
Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden
A UNESCO World Heritage palace preserving the Joseon royal garden
📍 12.3km away
Insadong
A culture street lined with traditional crafts shops, galleries, and teahouses.
📍 12.4km away
Bukchon Hanok Village
A historic Seoul village with traditional Joseon-era Korean houses
📍 13.1km away
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main palace of the Joseon Dynasty and the pinnacle of traditional Korean architecture.
📍 13.4km away
Things to Do in Seoul
Han River Cycling
Rent a bike and ride along the Han River from Yeouido to Jamsil. Ttareunggi public bike KRW 1,000/hr or regular rental KRW 10,000/3hrs
Bukchon Hanok Village in Hanbok
Rent a hanbok and stroll Bukchon and Gyeongbokgung. Free palace entry in hanbok. 2-4hr rental KRW 15,000-25,000
Namsan Cable Car
Ride the cable car up Namsan to Seoul Tower. About 3 min each way with city panorama. Round trip KRW 11,000