There are three large aquariums in Seoul. Fortunately, it is located in a landmark that anyone who travels to Seoul must visit. Unless you are a marine life expert, it will be difficult to judge which of the three aquariums is good or bad. First of all, I will briefly explain what is around the aquarium, so you can find the place in this post.

3 Best aquarium in Seoul

1. Coex aquarium : COEX is a complex shopping mall and exhibition hall.

2. 63 building aquarium : 63 Building is one of Seoul's oldest landmarks and is located in Yeouido, the center of Seoul's economy.

3. Lotte tower aquarium : Lotte Tower is the tallest building in Seoul and right next to Lotte World, an amusement park.

1. Coex aquarium

The COEX complex includes a convention center, exhibition halls, a shopping mall, a movie theater, a performing arts theater, a food court, and various restaurants and cafes. The convention center consists of multiple meeting rooms and halls that can accommodate a wide range of events, from small meetings to large-scale conferences.

Location

It is located between Samseong Station on Seoul Subway Line 2 and Bongeunsa Station on Line 9. As a complex shopping mall, you can spend an entire day there because there are restaurants, movie theaters, hotels, and shopping malls.

Ticket price

29,000 won

If you make a reservation online, you get a 20% discount, and if you have a receipt of 10,000 won or more spent at COEX Mall, you get a 20% discount. It's perfect for eating and visiting.

2. 63 Building aquarium

63 Building is located in Yeouido, the center of Seoul. The meaning of 63 is the 63rd floor, and there is also an observatory at the top where you can see Seoul at a glance.

Location

Nearby are Noryangjin Fish Market and Yeouido Hangang Park. If you go inside Yeouido, there are various shopping malls, so it is a location that travelers like.

If you visit by subway, you have to use Yeouinaru Station on Seoul Subway Line 5 and walk to Yeouido Hangang Park for about 20 minutes. Or take a bus or taxi.

Ticket price

Only Aquarium

Adult (Age 14 ~ ) : 27,000 won

Children (Age 36 month ~ 13) : 23,000 won

Senior (Age 65 ~ ) : 23,000 won

Aquarium + 63 Art (Observation deck)

Adult (Age 14 ~ ) : 32,000 won

Children (Age 36 month ~ 13) : 28,000 won

Senior (Age 65 ~ ) : 28,000 won

3. Lotte tower aquarium

Lotte Tower is the tallest building in Seoul. Like the 63 Building, you can use the observatory.

Location

Lotte Tower is a complex shopping mall, and right next to it is Lotte World, an amusement park. An aquarium and an amusement park, what more do you need?

Ticket price

Only Aquarium

Adult & Adolescents (Age 13 ~ 64)  : 35,000 won

Children (Age 36 month ~ 12 years old) : 29,000 won

Senior (Age 65 ~ ) : 29,000 won 

Aquarium & Observatory (Seoul sky)

Adult & Adolescents (Age 13 ~ 64)  : 56,000 won

Children (Age 36 month ~ 12 years old) : 49,000 won

Senior (Age 65 ~ ) : 49,000 won

4. Tips

I'll give you my personal opinion on which of the 3 to choose. If you are with kids, go to Lotte Tower and stop by with the amusement park. If you don't have children, go to the 63 Building Aquarium, take a walk in Yeouido Hangang Park, and eat seafood at Noryangjin Fish Market. If the weather is bad, choose COEX where you can do everything inside the building.