Hamilton Hotel Itaewon Outdoor Pool 2026: Prices & Tips
Beat the summer crowds! Discover Hamilton Hotel Itaewon's outdoor pool, a perfect urban oasis. Find 2026 prices, what to bring, and insider tips for your visit.
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Beat the summer crowds! Discover Hamilton Hotel Itaewon's outdoor pool, a perfect urban oasis. Find 2026 prices, what to bring, and insider tips for your visit.
Seoul Itaewon
Hamilton Hotel Outdoor Pool
Price / What to Bring / Drawbacks
Making your travels smooth, it's Travel Lubricant.
Many of you head to the Han River pools for your summer escape,
but it's often too crowded and overwhelming, isn't it?
If that's the case, though it might cost a little more,
I recommend a hotel pool right in the heart of Seoul.
Especially the Hamilton Hotel Pool, where you can swim outdoors!
From prices and what to bring, to lockers and facilities,
I'll organize all the information clearly for you.
Location & Essential Info
✔ Address:
179 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Hamilton Hotel 5F
✔ Operating Season:
Summer Only (June-August)
✔ Business Hours:
Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
*Hot Summer Special
(July 1st - August 23rd)
Fri-Sat-Sun 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
✔ Pool Use Available Without Accommodation
You can use the pool even without staying at the hotel.
Simply purchase an admission ticket without a hotel stay,
and you can enjoy the outdoor pool.
Prices & Rental Fees
✔ Admission Fees
Category | Weekdays | Weekends |
General | ~$17 | ~$19 |
Hotel Guests (30% Discount) | ~$12 | ~$14 |
3 Hours Free Parking |
✔ Rental Fees
Item | Price |
Towel | ~$2 |
Locker | ~$3 |
Sunbed | ~$10 |
💡 Pro Tip
First 15 sunbeds available on weekdays (Mon-Thu) at opening
Can be used for free!
If you visit before 12 PM on weekdays,
you'll have a high chance of getting a free weekday sunbed.
If you don't have any valuables, there are
plastic baskets near the pool entrance,
so you don't have to rent a locker
and can use them for free.
Facilities (Changing Rooms · Showers · Restrooms)
✔ Changing Rooms: Equipped with hair dryers and swimsuit spin dryers inside the locker rooms
✔ Shower Rooms: Shampoo and body wash provided
✔ Restrooms: Available on the pool level
Many hotel pools don't have spin dryers,
but here, there's a swimsuit spin dryer,
so you can pack your swimsuit without any water after your swim.
The changing rooms have **hair dryers**, so
you can dry your hair after your swim.
With a spin dryer and hair dryers available,
it was easy to continue exploring even after swimming.
The Pool & Tanning Area
✔️ Depth 1.3~1.5m
✔️ Quite spacious
✔️ Smoking is generally permitted outside the water
The outdoor pool area gets **plenty of sunshine**,
so many people apply tanning oil and lie down
to soak up the sun and get a tan.
A live DJ is always on-site,
playing trendy music.
You can experience the vibrant Itaewon vibe
while enjoying your swim.
You can rent a sunbed at the counter,
receive a marker, and hang it beneath your sunbed
to show that it's in use.
It's rare to find a place for natural tanning in downtown Seoul,
which is why Hamilton Pool is renowned as a 'tanning hotspot.'
What to Bring & Important Notes
Essentials You Must Bring
Beach Towel / Sunscreen / Swimsuit
What to Bring
✔ Beach Towel
If you don't rent a sunbed,
you can lay down your beach towel and sit.
It gets too hot to sit directly on the ground,
so without one, it's like not having a mat at all.
✔ Sunscreen (SPF50+ or higher recommended)
As an outdoor pool with little shade,
and a popular spot for tanning, your skin can burn very easily.
Be sure to apply a waterproof product thoroughly before you go.
✔ Swimsuit
Going to a pool without a swimsuit is a no-go, right?
While hats and swimming caps are not mandatory,
a swimsuit is absolutely essential!
Important Notes
✔ Operating Season: June ~ August only
Always check operating status before visiting.
✔ Free sunbeds are available on a first-come, first-served basis
from Monday to Thursday on weekdays.
It's highly recommended to visit before 12 PM for the best chance!
✔ Towels can be rented for ~$2, but
if you bring your own beach towel, you can save on towel rental fees.
✔ Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
They can be purchased inside the pool area.
Drinks & Menu Snapshot
If you head down towards the pool entrance,
you'll find a restaurant and a bar.
Both indoor and outdoor seating are available.
Menu
✔ Cinnamon Draft Beer
It was fascinating how the **cinnamon aroma** naturally
infused into the draft beer.
It's sweet yet still has that distinct beer taste,
making it perfect for a refreshing drink after swimming.
✔ Long Island Iced Tea
This is a cocktail mixed with several distilled spirits,
so it has a good kick.
It's great for a leisurely drink after your swim.
It's not overly sweet and has a clean finish.
The **Hamilton Hotel Outdoor Pool** is
a fantastic spot for couples to enjoy a splash in the heart of Seoul.
This scorching summer, cool off and have a blast
at Hamilton Pool!
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📍 Hamilton Outdoor Swimming Pool
Hamilton Hotel, 179 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
📍 Hamilton Hotel
179 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
During the Hot Summer period from July 1st to August 23rd, the pool operates from 10:00 to 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Outside of this period and on weekdays (Mon-Thu), it operates daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
On weekdays (Monday to Thursday), the first 15 sunbeds are available for free upon opening. Visiting before 12:00 PM on weekdays increases your chances of getting a free sunbed.
Yes, you can use the outdoor swimming pool independently even if you are not staying at the Hamilton Hotel. The general admission fee is ~$17 on weekdays and ~$19 on weekends.
The changing room lockers are equipped with hair dryers and swimsuit dehydrators. Shampoos and body washes are provided in the showers.
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