It's hardly a coincidence that the word "muse" appears in "museum!" Global Village Folklore Museum aims to inspire, engage and educate its visitors, so find a spot for it on your to-do list.

Global Village Folklore Museum is an ideal place to start out your day in Jung-gu. This museum comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Allow some time for other attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea to get a complete picture of what's on offer in the area.

Plan a trip to see Global Village Folklore Museum

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

Urban Place Gangnam

Seocho-gu

$922

per person

Oct 27 - Nov 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN)

8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

No, fluff hotel, but it works. It had a mini kitchen with stove top, fridge and sink. It worked well for us.

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Myeong-dong

$998

per person

Oct 27 - Nov 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)

An amazing view for the cheap price. Great location and love the free breakfast!

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Myeongdong Merlin Hotel

Jung-gu

Save 100% on your flight

$1,212

per person

Oct 27 - Nov 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN)

7.4/10 Good! (178 reviews)

Love the view from my room and everything else was amazing

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Global Village Folklore Museum

Tours & day trips

See all 430 activities

DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

See all 127 activities

Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

See all 46 activities

K-pop Tour

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

See all 33 activities

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (opt Railbike)

Free cancellation available

Attractions

See all 17 activities

K-Pop Tour

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Namsan Park showing hiking or walking and a garden as well as a small group of people

Namsan Mountain Park

4.5/5(287 reviews)

Walk amid this peaceful natural environment, ride a cable car and marvel at Seoul’s majestic skyline at this sprawling mountain park.

Namsan Cable Car

4/5(7 reviews)

Ride this short tramway for great views of Namsan Park and the fastest access to the soaring N Seoul Tower.

Namdaemun Market

4.5/5(417 reviews)

This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.

Shinsegae Shopping Center

4.5/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Seoul, you can do some window-shopping at Shinsegae Shopping Center. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

N Seoul Tower

4.5/5(547 reviews)

This Seoul landmark can be seen from miles around and offers the finest panoramas of the city.

Sungnyemun Gate

4.5/5(141 reviews)

Admire the majesty of this towering historic gate and marvel at the stark contrast between this proud symbol of ancient Seoul and its ultra-modern surroundings.