Live DJs, local artist, electrifying music venues make up a thrilling night out in Seoul. For a city known for innovation and boundless colors, its nightlife scene lives up to the hype. From Hongdae to Itaewon, each neighborhood caters to a different crowd. Here are some of the best clubs in Seoul for unforgettable moments.

 

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Many may coin B1 Lounge as the hot spot which launched Seoul’s night club culture. Despite that nowadays, it’s considered on the smaller side and it’s fall under the category of a lounge; it remains to be popular among night owls. After a renovation in 2013, it spawn off the idea of castle basement with flashy lighting and opulent décor. Its music range from house, hip-hop, EDM to K-pop.

Club FF is also in Hongdae, known for live gigs with a more underground and indie energy. Located in university district, Club FF is often where students go to discover new bands that fall under alternative genres. There’s always a blend of expats, locals and travelers that are taking good advantage of happy hour.

Lit Lounge Itaewon 릿라운지 이태원 is a legendary venue with contemporary interior design, setting the scene for hookahs and signature cocktails. Along with live DJs spinning a wide range of music genres that also cater to different theme nights. Expect beats that shift from funk, soul, Afrobeats to Latin. In addition to its friendly staff, Lit might just be the best lounge for fruity hookah in Itaewon.

Club Volnost Seoul’s electric ambiance starts from 11 p.m. all the way to sunrise at 6 a.m. Volnost is known as the best wood cave for raves, even on Sundays. For die-hard Korean techno fans, this popular spot frequently features international DJs as well as local artists. The two-floor space boasts an outstanding sound system (Martin Audio THV top speaker & SXH218 subwoofer.) The bar on the first floor sets the scene, while the second floor is meant as a music haven.

Ask around and no one ever not have a good time at Octagon Club, often referred to as one of the best clubs in the world as it also features a spectacular LED TV monitor. Expect global superstar DJs as huge headliners that promise to keep the crowd dancing until wee hours. Don’t miss its crowd-pleasing Pink Octagon and Red Octagon cocktails. Both the EDM and Hip-Hop zones can be accessed without extra charge.

Pistil is a lounge bar and night club in Seoul that offers free entry on Thursday Magazine nights. Although it might lean more on the lounge side since it serves delicious food, everyone ends up dancing and have a great time by the end of the night, in addition to fantastic DJ lineups. For those not afraid of Friday morning hangovers, Pistil is the place to be on Thursdays.

NB2 is nestled in the Hongik University area where walls of colorful murals and street performers enliven South Korea’s premier art school. In this neighborhood of Hongdae, it’s known as Seoul’s party scene for the younger generation, and NB2 is the go-to venue for live music, affordable drinks and entrance fees. If you love old school hip hop, this is the place to go.

Club OCEAN / 클럽 오션 is located in Daegu neighborhood, where travelers can find themselves submerged in the culture of vivid night clubs in Seoul. Open solely on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 11 p.m., the lively spot is recognized for well-known DJs and fiery Saturday nights invigorated with electronic and pop tunes.

Cakeshop has become one of the most iconic night clubs in Seoul especially for underground music, pulsating in the charged-up Itaewon. At first, its founder Samuel Swanson wanted to create a counterculture club in South Korea that would captivate DJs from different parts of the globe. In a basement next to a skate shop, Cakeshop is home to UK bass, disco, house, hip-hop and garage types of music. Today, it’s become a modish institution, so dress appropriately.

In Gahgnam, there’s CLUBRACE where a fashionable crowd immerses in memorable nights with hyped music and tasty concoctions. Neon light shows, top-tier DJs make any night at Clubrace the place to dance and let loose.