‘Tis the season to be hot and sweaty, and if you’re not one of those people who can’t wait to join the crowds that fill the highways outside of Seoul every weekend, take note. From Itaewon’ s Mondrian and Ananti atGangnam, which evoke European getaways, to Grand HyattSeoul, tucked away at the foot of Namsan Mountain. Here’s a roundup of outdoor pools at hotels in Seoul that are just a hop, skip, and a jump away.
1. Mondrian Seoul Itaewon
📍23, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu (Naver map)
🗓️ Open: May 2 (Fri) – September 29 (Mon)
⏰ 11:00-19:30 (15:00-15:30 break)
📌 The striped awnings and red tiles give it a European feel, and the pool photo is a must!
2. Ananti at Gangnam
📍734, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu (Naver map)
⏰ 14:30-20:10
📌 Brick arches and cypresses reminiscent of Tuscany, Italy
3. Grand Hyatt Seoul
📍322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu (Naver map)
🗓️ Open: May 24 (Sat) ~ October 12 (Sun)
⏰0 7:00-18:00
📌 Elegant lattice-patterned pool, nestled at the foot of Namsan Mountain, panoramic views of Seoul
4. Seoul Shilla Hotel
📍249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu (Naver map)
🗓️ Open: March 14 (Fri) – November
⏰0 9:00-22:00 (14:00-15:00 break)
📌 Urban Island with private sunbeds and white parasols for a resort vacation feel, and Namsan Tower view is a bonus
5. Hotel Naru Seoul M Gallery
📍450, Mapo-dong, Mapo-gu (Naver map)
⏰0 6:30-22:00 (11:00-13:00 break)
📌O utdoor infinity pool with Han River view from 21 floors up
6. Parasparra Seoul
📍689, Samyang-ro, Gangbuk-gu (Naver Map)
⏰ Weekdays 09:00-19:00, Weekends 09:00-21:00 (13:00-14:00 break)
📌F or a more secluded feel, we recommend Parasparas in Bukhansan Mountain
7. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
📍60, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu (Naver map)
⏰ 11:00-19:00
📌 A Banyan Tree hotel reimagined as a tower hotel by architect Kim Soo-geun, and a Banyan Tree oasis with views of Namsan Tower.