Seoul Gyeongdong Market
Seoul Gyeongdong Market: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 16; weekday average 82, weekend average 93; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: 09:00–19:00 (KST); no on-site parking.
- Type
- Traditional market
- Area
- Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 09:00–19:00 (KST)
- Parking
- No on-site parking (use public transport or nearby lots)
- Parking nearby
- 6 lots within 500 m · about 548 spaces
- Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
Seoul Gyeongdong Market: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2893 | 2993 | 3092 | 3199 | |||
| 11/185 | 281 | 381 | 476 | 582 | 684 | 798 |
| 893 | 982 | 1081 | 1180 | 1284 | 1390 | 1499 |
| 1588 | 1665 | 1771 | 1869 | 1977 | 2090 | 2199 |
| 2286 | 2381 | 2484 | 2582 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 16 65 · Tue, Nov 17 71 · Wed, Nov 18 69 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 99 · Sat, Nov 14 99 · Sat, Nov 21 99 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 82 · weekends 93 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 77 · Tue 79 · Wed 80 · Thu 84 · Fri 89 · Sat 99 · Sun 88 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 8 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 3 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 8 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Seoul Gyeongdong Market?
- Seoul Gyeongdong Market has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.
- What are the opening hours of Seoul Gyeongdong Market?
- 09:00–19:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Seoul Gyeongdong Market least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 77) and Saturday the busiest (average 99). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 16.
- What time should I visit Seoul Gyeongdong Market to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Seoul Gyeongdong Market be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
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- Dongdaemunmunhwawon 동대문문화원 0.2 km · Hands-on learning
- Seouryakryeongsihanuiyakbakmulgwan 서울약령시한의약박물관 0.2 km · Museum & gallery
- Seoul K-Medi Center 0.2 km · Museum & gallery
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