Complete Guide to Lotte Tower Observation Deck in Seoul, South Korea

The Lotte World Tower in Seoul is 123 floors high, making it one of the tallest buildings in the world (currently the 6th tallest in the world). Inside you can find offices, a gigantic mall, an aquarium, a hotel, and of course the famous Observation Deck and SkyZone. In my personal opinion this is the best tower in Seoul to enjoy the city skyline & views, and in this post I've gathered everything you need to know from where to get tickets, what to expect, and best tips on visiting.

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​There are a lot of travel companies out there, but some are better than others. After traveling to South Korea over a dozen times, these are my favorite websites and resources to help plan an incredible trip.

For flights, I recommend using WayAway or Hopper to compare the cheapest dates to travel to South Korea.

Car rentals, although not common in Korea, are best through Discover Cars - just make sure to have a copy of your international driver's permit with you!

I always use AGODA for hotels. They have an easy-to-use platform and tend to focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

To keep cell phone service, I always use Airalo’s easy to purchase eSIM’s (no installation required).

For fun things to do, Klook specializes on tours in Asia, otherwise Viator also does the trick.

Just in case, Safetywing is the insurance I always use when visiting a new country.

Lastly, my essential packing list when traveling.

Getting Tickets to Lotte Tower Observation Deck

Before you visit, I always recommend grabbing your tickets for popular attractions like this one as far in advance as you can. You can either book directly on their website (unfortunately it kept crashing when I tried) or through third party apps like this one on Klook. Any of these options are great. You can also get tickets in person on the first floor of the Lotte Tower - which is the same spot where you enter to take the elevator up to the Sky Deck. If you aren't able to find it, then I recommend following the signs in the mall or asking any of the information desks.

When you purchase tickets you have multiple options. You can opt for a single admission to the observation deck (which includes floors 117-123), a Seoul Sky Bridge ticket (which is the special exterior bridge), or even an aquarium and Seoul Sky ticket combo. I've only ever done the single admission to the observation deck.

Get your Seoul Sky Tickets here!

My Favorite Activities near Lotte Tower : 
- Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
​- Lotte World Ticket

What to Expect & Best Tips for Lotte Tower Observation Deck

The Lotte Tower Observation Deck experience can vary widely depending on the time of day and which day you visit. For the least amount of other guests, I recommend visiting early in the morning (around when they open at 10:30) and during the week. This will guarantee that you have the best experience and won't be fighting for space or views at the windows or open air decks.

When you first arrive, you'll walk through a short art exhibit on the first floor as you make your way to the elevators. From here, you'll take the very fast elevator up to the 117th floor with a fun visual display on the ride up, and from there you'll be able to take escalators to each of the remaining floors up to the 123rd floor.

During your visit I recommend taking your time at each floor, making sure to stop at the glass floors, the outdoor decks, and the Seoul Sky Cafe. If you have Seoul Sky Bridge Tickets, I recommend doing that last and enjoying the general admission area before it gets busy. If you stop by the cafe, they have some fun specialty drinks to try like their Tok Tok drink - filled with pop rocks! There's also a few souvenir booths to enjoy too.

From the various floors you can take in the incredible views of Seoul - including the views of Lotte World, Jamsil Stadium, the Han River and the surrounding mountains, Namsan Tower, and of course, the never ending apartment buildings. In my personal opinion, this is the absolute best tower in Korea for views of Seoul and the surrounding areas - and if you have more time, then Lotte World is right next door!

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Other Korea Blog Posts you might be interested in : 
-> Honest Review of Lotte World
-> Complete Guide to Lotte World
-> Best Places for Korea's Cherry Blossom

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