Bathroom Guide for Seoul
Throne Score is expanding to Seoul soon. In the meantime, use this guide to find clean restrooms when you visit.
Seoul competes with Tokyo for the world's best public restroom infrastructure. Every subway station has free, well-maintained facilities — often with heated seats in winter.
Neighborhoods
Gangnam
COEX Mall and luxury shops have excellent restrooms.
Myeongdong
Department stores and shopping streets have reliable facilities.
Hongdae
Cafes and shops near the university have restrooms.
Insadong
Traditional tea houses and galleries have facilities.
Itaewon
International restaurants and bars have restrooms.
Local Tips
Every subway station has free, clean restrooms — this alone makes Seoul one of the easiest cities for bathroom access.
Convenience stores (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven) frequently have restrooms.
Department stores (Lotte, Shinsegae, Hyundai) have luxury-level facilities.