Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky
#10of 10 places to visit in SeoulSeoul, Seoul Capital Area, South Korea
Also known as Lotte Tower · 서울스카이 · 롯데월드타워
Quick answer
Opening hours: Varies by season or area. Entry: ₩31,000. Allow 2 hrs. Best time: About an hour before sunset on a clear.
Updated · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 4 min read
- Opening hours
- Hours vary
- Seoul Sky is open Sunday to Thursday 10:30-22:00 and Friday and Saturday 10:30-23:00, with last admission one hour before closing, according to the Korea Tourism Organization page. A reseller page lists 10:00-21:00 instead, so the two sources conflict: verify the current hours at the official Seoul Sky site before you travel.
- Entry fee
- ₩31,000
- Ticket from
- Time needed
- 2 hrs
- Best time of day
- About an hour before sunset on a clear
- Best months
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Address
- 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05551, South Korea
About Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky
Seoul Sky at Lotte World Tower charges KRW 31,000 for an adult ticket, as of 2026, and occupies floors 117 to 123 of a 123-storey tower that rises 555 metres, making it the tallest building in South Korea and the sixth-tallest in the world. The tower opened to the public on 3 April 2017, and Kohn Pedersen Fox designed it with a pale-coloured glass skin inspired by Korean ceramics and a diagrid lantern-shaped crown. A glass floor sits at about 500 metres above ground. A shuttle carries visitors from basement level to floor 118 in about a minute, and the ride's LED-lined walls play a timeline of Seoul's history.
Best time of day: About an hour before sunset on a clear. Low-dust day, so you see the Han River in daylight, at dusk and lit; weekday mornings are the quietest for queues at the Sky Shuttle.
Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky timings
- Opening hours
- Hours vary
Mon–Sun Varies by season or area - Seoul Sky is open Sunday to Thursday 10:30-22:00 and Friday and Saturday 10:30-23:00, with last admission one hour before closing, according to the Korea Tourism Organization page. A reseller page lists 10:00-21:00 instead, so the two sources conflict: verify the current hours at the official Seoul Sky site before you travel.
- Closed on
- Open every day
Good to know: Seoul Sky is listed as open year-round. Chuseok and Seollal holiday periods sell out early, and fog, heavy rain or high fine-dust levels reduce visibility from the observation floors.
Opening hours compiled from seoulsky.lotteworld.com and public records, last updated . They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides
Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky ticket price
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard ticket | ₩31,000 |
| Concession (student / senior) | ₩27,000 |
| Children | ₩27,000 |
Seoul Sky at Lotte World Tower charges KRW 31,000 for adults and KRW 27,000 for children aged 3-12, as of 2026, according to the Korea Tourism Organization listing and reseller pages. No senior rate was confirmed, so the concession field shows the child rate as the lowest published price (verify at the ticket counter). A Fast Pass that skips queues has been listed at about KRW 62,000 (verify). Reseller pages such as Klook and GetYourGuide often sell tickets at or below the counter price. Walking through the tower's lower-floor shopping mall and the outdoor plaza is free.
Prices compiled from seoulsky.lotteworld.com and public records, last updated . They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides
Best time to visit Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
10:30 - 13:00
Weekday MorningBest time to go
Short queues at the ticket counter and Sky Shuttle; daytime views and quiet glass floor, although haze is common.
Quiet13:00 - 16:30
Afternoon Build
Tour groups and families arrive; waits build gradually, especially on weekends and holidays.
Moderate16:30 - 19:30
Sunset Rush
The most popular window; expect long queues for tickets and the shuttle, and crowded window spots on clear evenings.
Very busy19:30 - closing
Night Views
City lights draw couples and photographers; weekend nights stay busy until the last admission, one hour before closing.
Busy
History of Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky
Lotte World Tower began construction in January 2010 and took seven years to build, with Kohn Pedersen Fox as the design architect. The structure stands among a group of Lotte complexes in Songpa-gu, next to the Lotte World theme park, Lotte World Mall and Seokchon Lake.
Lotte World Tower was engineered with a lantern-shaped diagrid crown that supports itself without extra pillars and resists earthquakes up to magnitude 9, and it includes geothermal heating and cooling, solar panels, wind turbines and rainwater harvesting. Sixty-one elevators serve the mixed-use tower, which houses the Signiel hotel and residences, offices, retail floors and the Seoul Sky observatory at the top.
Rules & etiquette at Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky
Lotte World Tower sells Seoul Sky tickets at a counter on the lower floors and online, and staff check tickets before the Sky Shuttle. Large bags and tripods are usually stored in lockers, so check the bag policy before you go. Photography is allowed on the observation floors, though flash bounces off the glass and ruins night shots, so press the lens against the window to reduce reflection.
Lotte World Tower observation floors have crowd-control staff who ask visitors to keep moving during peak periods, especially at the glass floor. Check the current rules on food, drink and glass-floor access at the ticket counter.
Tips for visiting Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky
- 1
Lotte World Tower is best visited on a clear day; the fine-dust forecast for Seoul (search 'Seoul air quality' before you buy a ticket) matters more than the weather app, because haze can hide the Han River and Namsan even in sunshine. Book online ahead for weekends and holidays, and consider the Fast Pass only if you are visiting at sunset on a weekend, when queues for the Sky Shuttle can be long.
- 2
Lotte World Tower sits on top of one of Seoul's biggest shopping and dining complexes, so lunch, dinner and coffee options are plentiful below, at prices that are higher than in neighbourhood restaurants. The walk from the tower plaza to Seokchon Lake takes ten minutes and is a good pairing for spring blossom or a quiet evening. Jamsil is a long way from the historic core, so plan Seoul Sky as part of an afternoon-and-evening block rather than a quick stop between palaces.
How to reach Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky
We haven't pinned Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky's exact position yet; the map shows the other places in our Seoul guide. Use the address below or the directions link.
300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05551, South KoreaDirections in Google Maps
From Incheon International Airport (ICN)
70 km · 90-100 min
KRW 4,750-5,000 all-stop AREX plus KRW 1,550-1,750 subway (as of 2026, verify)
From Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
25 km · 50-60 min
KRW 1,550-1,750 with a T-money card (as of 2026, verify)
From Myeongdong
12 km · 30-40 min
KRW 1,550-1,650 with a T-money card (as of 2026, verify)
Nearest airport
From Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
about 25 km, 50-60 minutes by subway Line 5 and Line 8; Incheon International Airport (ICN) is about 70 km, 90-100 minutes by AREX and subway.
Nearest station
From Jamsil Station (Lines 2 and 8), with Exits 1 and 2 connecting underground to Lotte World Mall and the tower.
Lotte World Tower and Seoul Sky FAQs
How much does Seoul Sky at Lotte World Tower cost?
An adult ticket for Seoul Sky costs KRW 31,000, as of 2026, and a child ticket for ages 3-12 costs KRW 27,000. A Fast Pass has been listed at about KRW 62,000; verify current prices at the official site.
How tall is Lotte World Tower?
Lotte World Tower is 555 metres tall with 123 floors. Seoul Sky occupies floors 117 to 123, and the glass floor is at about 500 metres above ground.
What are the opening hours of Seoul Sky?
Seoul Sky opens at 10:30 and closes at 22:00 from Sunday to Thursday and 23:00 on Friday and Saturday, according to the Korea Tourism Organization; one reseller lists different hours, so verify before you go. Last admission is one hour before closing.
Is Seoul Sky worth visiting on a hazy day?
Usually not. Haze and fine dust hide the Han River and distant mountains, so check Seoul's air-quality forecast and choose a clear day.
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