Itaewon gay district

Itaewon is Seoul’s party district. Most gay bars and clubs in Seoul can be found in Itaewon. It’s known as Homo Hill for a reason. Gay guide.

UPDATE: I visited Homo Hill after Pride July 16, and I can confidently say — Homo Hill is still VERY MUCH busy and none of the bars closed permanently! I have yet to visit the Jongno gayborhood and street tent area, but will definitely update here when I do. I hate to have to add this disclaimer, but this information is pre-COVID, pre

Discover Seoul's top gay-friendly neighborhoods including Itaewon, Jongno, and Gangnam. Updated LGBTQ+ area guide for nightlife, cruising, and local culture.

Seoul, the buzzing hard-working, heaving drinking capital of South Korea. For an energetic city break, Seoul offers so much, from street markets, palaces, temples to skyscrapers and slick shopping. For gay nightlife, Itaewon is the favorite among visitors.

Itaewon is Seoul’s party district. Most gay bars and clubs in Seoul can be found in Itaewon. It’s known as Homo Hill for a reason. It should be the first port of call for all foreigners in Seoul. The gay scene in Itaewon gets going quite late. But you'll find plenty of things to do in Itaewon at all times of the day.

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Itaewon is the most well-known gay district in Seoul. Located in the heart of the city, this multicultural neighborhood is home to a large number of bars, clubs, and restaurants that cater to the LGBTQ+ community.

These are the best gay friendly hotels in Seoul, a surprisingly welcoming city in South Korea for LGBTQ travelers. The very first Queer Culture Festival, which takes place annually in the capital city of Seoul, was attended by just fifty brave souls. Of all the cities in South Korea, Seoul is by far the most accepting of the LGBTQ community, and many also consider it to be the party capital of the world.