The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village 2026: A Family-Friendly Guide
Discover The Hyundai Seoul's festive 2026 Christmas Village, transformed into a vibrant New York scene. Find out if it's worth visiting with your baby and get insider tips for a smooth experience.
Quick answer
- The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village 2026 is open from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
- Entry is by reservation in 1-hour slots; on-site booking starts at 11:30 AM.
- Infants under 24 months do not count towards headcount; strollers are not allowed, but baby carriers are.
- The 2026 theme is New York, featuring street-style decor and cat motifs.
- It's recommended for families with babies, especially on weekdays, but dress infants lightly due to warmth inside.
The wait is over! The Hyundai Seoul's (더현대서울) 2026 Christmas Village pop-up has officially opened its doors. I managed to snag a reservation and was among the first to experience it today.
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The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village 2026
This year, The Hyundai Department Store's (현대백화점) Christmas concept channels the vibrant energy of New York City!
First entry: 10:30 AM
Last entry: 6:30 PM
(Reservations are in 1-hour slots)
Infants under 24 months do not count towards the headcount
(Strollers are not permitted, but baby carriers are welcome)
On-site reservations are available starting at 11:30 AM
However, I must admit, the initial entrance, despite being themed as a New York subway, felt a little spooky – almost like something out of a zombie movie!(?)
And just like that, we stepped into Christmas in New York!
This year's Christmas display at The Hyundai Department Store is a charming blend of iconic New York buildings and whimsical cat characters.
I visited with my 7-month-old baby using public transportation, and while it wasn't the easiest journey, it was definitely worth it! I highly recommend it as a fantastic indoor activity in Seoul for families with little ones.
Instead of a purely cute aesthetic, this year's Christmas Village has a more street-style, funky vibe.
New York Taxi Photo Zone
I was a bit disappointed that there seemed to be fewer photo zones compared to previous years. Of course, with a baby in tow, I probably wouldn't have been able to capture every single one anyway, but the feeling of missing out still lingered. We immediately hopped into the waiting line for the taxi photo zone upon entering.
You can also snap photos with the subway station-like store backdrop, and there are newspapers on the right that you can use as props. However, visiting with a baby made holding props impossible, as you can imagine! Haha.
Hotdog Photo Zone
The Hotdog Photo Zone had no waiting line, so we could take pictures right away!
I even managed to get a cute shot of my baby sitting on a stack of pizza boxes in front of it.
New York New York Building Front & Interior
Our last photo stop was at the stairs in front of and inside the New York New York Building.
We entered at 12:30 PM, and surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded, which made for a comfortable experience. (There were still lines for photo zones, but they weren't excessively long, so waiting with a baby was manageable.)
Oh, and a great tip: even if you're visiting alone, there are staff members stationed at every photo zone who are happy to take your pictures for you! (They even proactively asked to take photos with my phone.) Thanks to them, both my 7-month-old and I were able to get some lovely shots.
This is inside the building, and this was definitely my favorite part! Haha. The blend of grandeur and charming details completely captured my heart!
Many new stores have popped up inside The Hyundai Seoul this year, and one of them is Stella Artois (스텔라)! (To be honest, I didn't get to explore much beyond Stella.) Make sure to snap some photos inside Stella, upload them to your Instagram story, and then treat yourself to their golden beer...⭐ (Of course, this excludes drivers, pregnant women, etc. Haha!) I had no disqualifying factors, so I got to enjoy one! (Yay!)
After about an hour of exploring, we emerged from this year's The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village pop-up.
I genuinely feel it's a worthwhile visit with a 7-month-old baby, especially on weekdays, making it a top recommendation for indoor activities in Seoul for families. A quick tip: it gets quite warm inside, so unless you're arriving by public transport like I did, you might want to dress your little ones in lighter clothing.
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📍 The Hyundai Seoul (현대백화점 더현대 서울)
108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the first admission time for The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village Pop-up in 2026, and when can I make on-site reservations?
The first admission time for the pop-up is 10:30 AM, and the last admission time is 6:30 PM. On-site reservations are available from 11:30 AM and are made hourly.
When visiting The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village Pop-up in 2026, are infants under 24 months included in the headcount, and are strollers allowed?
Infants under 24 months are not included in the headcount. Strollers are not permitted, but baby carriers can be used.
Which photo zones at The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village Pop-up in 2026 allowed instant photos without waiting?
The hot dog photo zone allowed instant photos without waiting. The New York taxi photo zone had a wait, but overall, photo zone waiting times were not severe.
Among the stores inside The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village Pop-up, what special experience can one enjoy at Stella?
There was a Stella store inside the pop-up. If you take a photo inside Stella and upload it to your Instagram story, you can enjoy a golden beer. However, this is only available to those without disqualifying conditions, such as drivers or pregnant women.
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