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Seoul City Hall Luggage Storage1 Minute from Exit 4, Hands-Free to Deoksugung

City Hall is where downtown sightseeing starts, which is exactly why its coin lockers are the first to fill. Here's how to leave your suitcase by Exit 4 and walk Deoksugung, Jeongdong-gil, and Gwanghwamun.

LIT Editorial TeamVerified on-site at partner storesUpdated: 2026-08-26
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Key facts

  • Hoduga Seoul City Hall: 1 min from City Hall Station Exit 4 · 82 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu
  • Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 · Sat 10:30–18:00 · closed Sunday
  • From ₩4,500 per bag per day (S 4,500 · M 6,000 · L 8,000)
  • Deoksugung 3 min · Gwanghwamun Square 8 min · Myeongdong 10 min · Seoul Plaza 1 min

City Hall: where locker demand piles up

Around City Hall Station, tourists, business travellers, and crowds from events on Seoul Plaza all overlap in one place. The Deoksugung stone wall path and Jeongdong-gil exist to be walked, and continuing to Gwanghwamun easily fills half a day.

Meanwhile coin lockers at City Hall and Euljiro 1-ga fill up during rush hour and peak season, and large suitcases don't fit in the first place. If downtown Seoul starts at City Hall for you, deal with your bags before anything else.

Hoduga Seoul City Hall, 1 minute from Exit 4

LIT's directly operated store Hoduga Seoul City Hall sits at 82 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, a 1-minute walk from City Hall Station Exit 4. It's a Korean walnut-sweets cafe, so you can pick up a snack while you drop off.

Hours are Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 and Sat 10:30–18:00, closed Sunday; the 8 a.m. weekday opening covers early arrivals.

DestinationWalk from Hoduga Seoul City Hall
City Hall Station Exit 4 (Lines 1·2)1 min
Seoul Plaza1 min
Deoksugung Palace3 min
Gwanghwamun Square8 min
Myeongdong (shopping district)10 min

Prices and how to book

From ₩4,500 per bag per day: small bags and backpacks ₩4,500, suitcases up to 27 inches (cabin size included) ₩6,000, 28 inches and larger ₩8,000. Loss and damage during storage are compensated directly by LIT.

Book ahead at lifeistravel.io and check in with a QR code in about a minute. Suitcases too big for a coin locker are accepted as they are, and staff handle Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.

A hands-free half day: Deoksugung → Jeongdong-gil → Gwanghwamun

Once your bags are stored: ① walk 3 minutes to Deoksugung and take a loop through the palace grounds, ② follow the stone wall path onto Jeongdong-gil past the museums and old western-style buildings, ③ continue 8 minutes to Gwanghwamun Square, then come back down through Seoul Plaza. That's a comfortable half day.

Dropping bags at 8 a.m. on a weekday lets you be at the palace gate when it opens.

Pairing with Myeongdong — and Sunday alternatives

Myeongdong is one stop on Line 2 from City Hall Station, or a 10-minute walk. Store your bags, shop in Myeongdong and Namdaemun Market, and collect them on the way back.

Since Hoduga Seoul City Hall is closed on Sundays and shuts at 20:00 on weekdays, for a Sunday or a pickup after 8 p.m. check Glass Friends Optical outside Euljiro 3-ga Station Exit 1 (daily 09:00–20:00) or Bean Mamapapa in Jongno, which runs late.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I store luggage near City Hall Station?

At Hoduga Seoul City Hall (82 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul), a 1-minute walk from City Hall Station Exit 4. From ₩4,500 per bag per day (S 4,500 · M 6,000 · L 8,000) with loss and damage covered by LIT. Open Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 and Sat 10:30–18:00, closed Sunday.

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Where do I leave my suitcase while visiting Deoksugung or Gwanghwamun?

From Hoduga Seoul City Hall it's 3 minutes to Deoksugung and 8 minutes to Gwanghwamun Square, so leaving your bags there and walking is the easiest option. QR check-in takes about a minute and staff handle four languages.

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What if the coin lockers at City Hall Station are full?

Lockers at City Hall and Euljiro 1-ga fill up during rush hour and peak season. Hoduga Seoul City Hall accepts pre-bookings, so you can secure a spot before you arrive — and suitcases 28 inches and larger that don't fit in lockers are fine.

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What about Sundays or after 8 p.m.?

Hoduga Seoul City Hall is closed on Sundays and shuts at 20:00 on weekdays. For those times, use Glass Friends Optical outside Euljiro 3-ga Station Exit 1 (daily 09:00–20:00) or Bean Mamapapa in Jongno, which stays open late. If you miss same-day pickup, collect after opening the next day; an extra day's fee (₩4,500–8,000 by size) applies.

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