270 m from Jamsil Station Exit 4: How to Spend 3 Hours at Lotte World Ice Rink

A year-round indoor ice rink established within the Lotte World complex in 1989

Lotte World Ice Rink is a year-round ice-skating rink located inside Lotte World's indoor complex at 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Lotte World Adventure opened on July 12, 1989, and developed into a large-scale complex in Jamsil that combines an indoor theme park, Magic Island on Seokchon Lake, a folk museum, and commercial facilities in one area.

Unlike outdoor rinks affected by weather and the seasons, the rink is designed to allow skating even in summer. Seoul Tourism Organization information introduces seating for up to 850 spectators, figure skating and speed-skating lessons, a food court, and game facilities, while Lotte World's official blog explains that ice resurfacing is a key part of ice-quality management.

Three hours of use, from 11:00 to 20:50 Sunday–Thursday and until 21:20 Friday, Saturday, and holidays

According to the 2026 information, operating hours are 11:00–20:50 from Sunday through Thursday and 11:00–21:20 on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. Ticket sales and admission close one hour before the end of business, so it is safest to plan to arrive before 19:50 on Sunday–Thursday and before 20:20 on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays.

Current information from online vendors lists a total usage time of three hours, including the ice-resurfacing period. Since resurfacing times may change depending on on-site conditions, visitors who need to skate during a specific time slot should check again on the day of departure with the Lotte World customer center at 1661-2000 or the operating notices on the official website. The rink is listed as open year-round.

Weekday admission from 15,000 won: calculate gloves, helmets, and rental conditions first

According to the 2026 official Seoul tourism information, admission is 15,000 won for adults and 13,000 won for children on weekdays, and 18,000 won for adults and 15,000 won for children on weekends and public holidays. Skate rental is charged separately. However, current online products include package tickets with rental fees included, so on-site admission tickets and rental-inclusive products should be compared on the same basis.

Helmets and gloves are mandatory. The online rules state that children aged seven may enter with a guardian, while children aged six are not permitted to enter. Bringing hockey skates, eating or drinking on the rink, smoking, and entering after consuming alcohol or taking drugs are prohibited. Skaters must move counterclockwise, and general visitors may not enter the area inside the lesson lines.

• Weekday adult admission: 15,000 won
• Weekday child admission: 13,000 won
• Weekend and public-holiday adult admission: 18,000 won
• Weekend and public-holiday child admission: 15,000 won
• Usage time: 3 hours, including ice resurfacing
• Skate rental: separate fee or choose a package ticket that includes rental

270 m from Jamsil Station Exit 4: first-time visitors should follow the signs to B3

For the subway, Exit 4 of Jamsil Station on Lines 2 and 8 is the most direct reference point, and the official Seoul tourism information lists the distance from the exit as 270 m. Lotte World Adventure's own information gives the distance from Jamsil Station Exit 3 as 271 m. Therefore, when visiting only the ice rink, head toward Exit 4 first, enter the Lotte World building, and follow the signs for the ice rink on the basement level.

The address is 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05554, and the main contact number is 1661-2000. International travelers can use the fact that Lotte World's official website supports Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. Although the route is indoors and connected to the station, signs for Lotte World Mall, Adventure, and the department store may be mixed together, so it is best to confirm the destination as “Ice Rink” or “ice rink.”

Settle parking at 1,000 won per hour for three hours with a same-day ticket before departing

Visitors arriving by car must settle parking in advance using their same-day ice-rink ticket. Current sales information states that parking costs 1,000 won per hour for a limited period of three hours, with the regular parking rate applied afterward. The parking lot inquiry number is 02-411-5572~8.

Parking guides and review posts mention that advance-payment machines are installed at several locations, including the B3 ice-rink entrance and exit and in front of the Well-being Center elevators. Even when using only the rink, the parking benefit may not be applied automatically, so keep the ticket and settle the vehicle number and same-day usage details at a kiosk before leaving.

Combine Seokchon Lake and Lotte World Mall, but separate activities before and after rink admission

The rink is close to Jamsil Station, Lotte World Adventure, Seokchon Lake, and Lotte World Mall, making it easy to plan a half-day itinerary. However, after entering the ice rink, visitors must put on skates and enter the rink, and the three-hour usage period includes resurfacing. It is therefore better to schedule meals, shopping, and a walk around the lake before admission or after leaving.

Although the space is indoors, the perceived temperature can be low on the ice. Gloves are mandatory, and beginners are advised to prepare long sleeves that cover the wrists and comfortable long pants that allow easy movement. Online reviews cite the indoor setting and easy access to nearby dining facilities as advantages, while some also complain about ice quality. During busy periods, it is more suitable to practice balance near the edge rather than trying to skate quickly.

There are 850 spectator seats and convenient facilities, but stroller access requires on-site confirmation

The official Seoul tourism information introduces the venue as having seating for up to 850 spectators, along with changing, resting, and dining areas. If someone in your group will not skate, it is best to ask at the ticket counter first whether viewing is allowed and what the admission policy is. The usage rules also state that visitors who are not wearing skates cannot enter the rink area.

Accessibility facilities in the Lotte World Adventure area include elevators, accessible parking, accessible routes and restrooms, and wheelchair rentals. However, information is limited regarding wheelchair and stroller movement inside the ice rink and individual assistance with rental equipment. If needed, contact 1661-2000 before visiting to confirm the route to B3 and the conditions for accompanying visitors.

The ice surface managed by resurfacing staff and the rules beginners should follow for one lap of the rink

Ice-rink quality depends greatly on resurfacing, which smooths and prepares the ice surface. Lotte's official blog introduction to the ice-rink resurfacing staff shows that resurfacing is work carried out to maintain a suitable skating environment for customers. Accordingly, resurfacing may be included before or after admission, and it is better to understand it not as simple waiting time but as part of the process of preparing the ice surface again.

For first-time skaters, following the direction of travel is more important than skating at high speed. Counterclockwise skating, staying out of the lesson areas, not holding hands while skating, and wearing a helmet and gloves are all rules intended to reduce the risk of collisions with other visitors. Since general admission is 3,000 won higher on busy weekends and public holidays than on weekdays, visitors who want to reduce both cost and crowding may want to prioritize shortly after opening on a weekday.