Hotels near Namsan Park

Namsan, the 262-metre mountain in the middle of Seoul, is topped by N Seoul Tower and wrapped in a park of forest trails and restored Joseon-era fortress walls. In autumn, the walking roads around the mountain, closed to private cars, turn into tunnels of red and yellow, and the view from the top takes in the whole city ringed by mountains.

The Namsan Cable Car runs up from near Myeongdong, or you can walk up the stairs along the fortress wall in about 30 to 40 minutes. The northern and southern circuit roads are gentle, paved walks ideal for foliage. Colour typically peaks in late October to early November, and the park is free.

N Seoul Tower's observatory is ticketed and busiest at sunset.

Pro Tip: Walk up via the fortress wall from Namdaemun in the late afternoon, catch sunset from the top, then take the cable car down to Myeongdong for street food.