im going to book a hotel in Sugin-dong and was wondering if it was safe?

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Hi, does anyone know how safe Sungin-dong is as an area? We will travelling as 3 women alone and was wondering how safe it is for us or if it would be better for us to book closer to the centre instead of risking our safety for a cheaper price. Thank you in advance for your replies 🙏 edit: Sungin* not sugin. apologies for the misspelling.

gundi · Answer

sungin-dong is totally fine safety-wise, it's a pretty standard residential area in jongno-gu. i've walked around there late at night plenty of times and never felt sketched out, just quiet. the main thing is it's a bit of a walk from the big tourist hubs like insadong or myeongdong, maybe 15-20 min by bus or subway. if you don't mind that, it's a solid cheaper option, just know you'll be relying on the 1 or 6号线 a bit more

rosina · Answer

yeah it's safe, no worries there. seoul in general is super safe for women traveling alone. just be aware that sungin-dong is more of a quiet residential area so the streets can feel empty at night, but it's not dangerous. if you want more nightlife or restaurant options nearby, maybe look closer to jongno or hongdae, but if you're fine taking the subway or a short taxi ride then it's a fine spot for the price

suse · Answer

it's safe, no worries there. honestly the bigger thing is that sungin-dong is kind of a pain to get to from the main tourist spots, especially if you're relying on the bus. the 1号线 is fine but the station exit puts you on a pretty quiet street that feels darker than it actually is. if you're booking for the price, just budget a little extra for taxis back at night and you'll be set

sybilla · Answer

honestly youre fine, seoul is super safe even late at night. just keep ur wits about u like anywhere else, but the biggest risk is prob getting lost not crime

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