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✦ From NUM's directory · updated 2026-11-08

Locked in, in English: Seoul's escape rooms that welcome visitors.

The escape rooms NUM maps in Seoul, and the Hongdae companies that run their games in English as well as Korean.

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Check the language before you book

Most of Seoul's escape rooms are written for Korean players: the story, the clue texts and the hint system are all in Korean, and a room that is a delight for locals can be impossible without the language. So check that the room you book runs in English, not just that the website does. The English-friendly companies cluster in Hongdae, around Hongik University station; Gangnam and Daehak-ro have many more rooms, mostly in Korean. Most games last about an hour after a short briefing, and you pay per person, so book online a day or two ahead for weekends.

Questions people ask

Are there escape rooms in English in Seoul?

Yes. Real Escape Challenge runs all five rooms in English and Korean, and Deepthinker's Ongyi's Dream is played in English. Both are in Hongdae.

Where are the best escape rooms in Seoul for tourists?

Hongdae, near Hongik University station, has the most rooms that run in English.

How long does an escape room take in Seoul?

Most games last about an hour, plus a short briefing before you start.

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