Seoul at dusk from Namsan, the Han and the towers of the south bank lit up

6 of the best · Seoul, South Korea

Seoul After Dark: Hotel Bars and Rooftops

Charles H. at the Four Seasons, the Moon Bar on Namsan and the Mondrian’s rooftop over Itaewon.

Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three Seoul moments we keep going back to: Gyeongbokgung at opening time, a bowl of naengmyeon at Woo Lae Oak, and the city wall over Naksan at dusk.

  1. The Four Seasons’ speakeasy

    Charles H.

    Gwanghwamun·Cocktail bar

    The cocktail bar of the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, below Gwanghwamun.

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  2. The city at night

    Moon Bar

    Namsan·Hotel bar

    The Banyan Tree’s bar on Namsan, with the lights of the city spread out below.

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  3. Itaewon from above

    Privilege

    Hannam & Itaewon·Rooftop bar

    The Mondrian’s bar and rooftop terrace in Itaewon.

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By the palaces.

  1. The Four Seasons’ speakeasy

    Charles H.

    Gwanghwamun·Cocktail bar

    The cocktail bar of the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, below Gwanghwamun.

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  2. The Four Seasons’ new bar

    H. Bar

    Gwanghwamun·Hotel bar

    The Four Seasons Hotel Seoul’s newer, contemporary bar.

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Rooftops and views 4

The city below.

  1. Daybeds and views

    Altitude Pool & Lounge

    Hannam & Itaewon·Pool lounge

    Daybeds by the Mondrian’s pool, with views over Seoul.

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  2. Namsan in summer

    Festa Rooftop Bar

    Namsan·Rooftop bar

    The Banyan Tree’s rooftop bar on the slope of Namsan.

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  3. The city at night

    Moon Bar

    Namsan·Hotel bar

    The Banyan Tree’s bar on Namsan, with the lights of the city spread out below.

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  4. Itaewon from above

    Privilege

    Hannam & Itaewon·Rooftop bar

    The Mondrian’s bar and rooftop terrace in Itaewon.

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