101+ Most Instagrammable places in Seoul, South Korea

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No matter if you are spending 3 days in Seoul or much more if you are passionate about photography or on Instagram you’ll want to know all about the most Instagrammable places in Seoul, South Korea.

Since I visited Seoul on some cold winter days, the sights weren’t so picturesque. Nonetheless, I somehow love the pictures I’ve managed to take in South Korea’s capital.

Whenever I look at them, I feel like the weather was much warmer, and I must agree the sun helped a lot to bring out the colors. As a result, I have plenty of pretty Instagram pictures to share.

Moths later, when we moved to Seoul, I had the chance to go back and explore some stunning places, in all seasons.

And I just want to share with you the result of my hard work researching almost all of the most Instagrammable places in Seoul.

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Most Instagrammable places in Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is such a vibrant city where you can go from skyscrapers to old traditional buildings in the blink of an eye. Where the rich culture surprises you, and the Instagrammable restaurants and cafes are at every corner.

I honestly think that Seoul during Spring or Summer is much more vibrant, colorful, and green. But at the end of the day, I work with what I have and I’m honestly pretty happy with the results.

You might want to get your Seoul pass in order to get around faster, cheaper, and get to see all the great Seoul places.

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Most Instagrammable places in Bukchon Hanok Village

Maybe the most popular place in Seoul, Bukchon Hanok Village is the place for taking pictures. Especially when you rent a traditional Korean suit, a Hanbok for both you and your loved one.

Read all about my Hanbok experience here!

The residential area is where members of the royal family lived together with close ones, and it is still inhabited today. That’s why I recommend respecting the people who live here while taking beautiful pictures.

Streets are running up and down, and many of the Hanoks (traditional Korean houses) have been transformed into coffee places or tea houses. Also, there are many shops and museums you can get lost in.

북촌사경 – Bukchon Hanok Photo Spot

The main street in the Bukchon Hanok Village

31-56 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Admission Fee: Free

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Subway: Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1 or 2.

Greenmile Coffee Bukchon

Greenmile Coffee Bukchon 그린마일커피 북촌점

They not only have a stunning view from the rooftop, but they also have some of the best coffee in Seoul.

Green Mile Cafe Bukchon Hanok Village

Address: 64 Bukchon-ro, Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Cafe Onion Anguk

Hosted in a hanok house with an interior garden, they also have great pastry and even greater coffee.

Onion Cafe Anguk

Address: 5 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

London Bagel Museum Anguk (런던베이글뮤지엄 안국점)

To be fair, I never understood the madness about this place – it always has a waiting line!

Address: 20 Bukchon-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Samcheong-dong Street

Samcheong-dong Street Sepul

I loved this area from the first time I discovered it. It is so close to the Palaces and to other main tourist attractions in the city.

Address: Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Cha-teul (차마시는뜰)

A beautiful traditional tea house hosted in a hanok building.

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Address: 26 Bukchon-ro 11na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Osulloc Tea House Bukchon (오설록 티하우스 북촌점)

Source: Eyesmag on Instagram

A relatively new location in the heart of Bukchon Hanok. So many rooms and designs that will cath your eye (and camera).

Source: Eyesmag on Instagram

Address: 45 Bukchon-ro, Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Sulwhasoo Bukchon Flagship Store

The famous luxury skincare brand has another cool flagship newly opened right next door to the Osulloc Tea House. It is hosted in a traditional hanok house and is one of the places where to try and buy skincare in Seoul.

Address: 47 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Blue Bottle Coffee Samcheong Cafe (블루보틀 삼청 카페)

Blue Bottle Cafe Bukchon Hanok Village

The famous cafe has a lovely branch in the Bukchon Hanok area. The place is not very big and if you come here around lunchtime you might find it difficult to find a spot.

Address: 76 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

The Palaces in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace

Despite the fact that it was awfully cold on both occasions I visited the two palaces, the view they offer was still stunning.

Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest one in Korea, thus the most crowded one. But when you go early in the morning and enter by the Gwanghwamun gate, you might be lucky and skip the crowds.

If you’re not in luck, I suggest skipping that one and heading directly to Changdeokgung Palace, far less crowded and offers yet as many picture-perfect spots.

The best part about the palaces? Their Secret Gardens.

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Address:

Gyeongbokgung Palace: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace: 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Unhyeongung (운현궁)

A smaller palace, not very popular, thus not very crowded minutes away from the Bukchon Hanok Village.

Address: 464 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁)

Deoksugung Palace_Hanbok

The place we chose for our private photo session, because of its gardens but also the mix of old and new buildings.

Address: 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

National Folk Museum of Korea

Learn about Korean culture and history, while making the best out of the place and taking some original pictures.

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National Folk Museum

Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ikseon-dong

Ikseon-dong Seoul

A less explored hanok area is Ikseon-dong. For tourists at least, because Koreans love coming and spending time at the cool cafes and restaurants around Ikseong-dong.

Here are only a few Instagram-worthy places.

Tteuran Tea House (뜰안)

Address: 17-35 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Ikseon-dong Cafe SIKMUL

Address: 46-1 Donhwamun-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Appiforet (아삐뽀레)

Address: 21-14 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Insadong

Seoul’s famous shopping area has much more in store for you. Pretty narrow streets, tea stores, vibrant colors, and great food locations.

most Instagrammable places in Seoul

Color Pool Museum

If you are into light shows, Seoul has plenty of options you can choose from. The good news is that if something closes down, another exhibition will pop up in place.

The Color Pool Museum is any Instagrammer’s dream with various colorful rooms where you can take countless pictures for your feed.

Address: 49 Insadong 8-gil, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Color Pool Seoul

Jogyesa Temple

Jogyesa Temple

One of the most important Buddhist Temples in Seoul has always something on display.

Address: 55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Myeong-dong

Myeongdong streets

It is just an area in Seoul, why would this be one of the most Instagrammable places in Seoul you ask?

Oh well, these streets are incredible as soon as night falls. All the neon lights turn on, hundreds of street food stalls come to life, and everything vibrates with life.

Address: Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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The Hello Beautiful sign – Banila Shop

Before getting to Seoul I honestly didn’t know what this place was. I just knew it was pretty and I had to have a picture of it.

Once I got there and got lost on the streets of South Korea’s capital, I discovered this was actually a cosmetics shop. Even better, right?

I’ll take some pictures and buy some face masks.

Address: 38 Myeongdong 8-gil, Myeong-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Stylenanda Pink Hotel – 3CE

Stylenanda Pink Hotel - 3CE

A clothing and makeup store with a cool pink cafe.

Address: 37-8 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Moxy Seoul Myeongdong

Everything from the interior design to the bar screams “Take a picture!”

Address: 38 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Extra tip! If you want to have the best pictures from your trip, I strongly recommend heading over to Flytography and booking a local expert for a photo session on location!

Instagrammable places in Gangnam

Famous thanks to that awful song, Gangnam is Seoul’s party district.

You can come here for some pretty cool pictures too. I’m not talking about the “Gangnam Style” statue in front of the COEX mall, but the super hip streets in Gangnam.

Gangnam Seoul

Lotte World Tower

Lotte Sky Tower

More particularly, the observatory is located on the 123rd floor of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul. This is the place where you want to go if you want to have the most incredible view over Seoul from above.

It might be a great idea to come just before sunset and see Seoul during the best time of the day.

Address: Lotte World Tower – 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Arc N Book (update below)

It’s a bookshop we are talking about, but it has some of the most amazing places for taking perfect Instagram Seoul pictures.

At Arc N Book they have all kinds of activities and book releases or readings. There are small sofas and comfortable corners where anyone can sit back and relax with a book or a magazine.

We were so charmed by this place that we spent quite some time there. You’ll find some restaurants, a coffee shop, and even an ice cream stand inside the bookshop.

But the most Instagrammable place you’ll see here is by far the wall of books that goes up like a wheel.

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Address: 29 Eulji-ro, Euljiro 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Unfortunately, the Arc’N’Book location in Euljiro was permanently closed in 2021. However, there are other 2 great locations in town:

Arc’N’Book in Sinchon

Arc’N’Book in Jamsil – hosted in the Lotte World Tower Department Store

Arc'N'Book Lotte World Tower Jamsil

Starfield Library

On the other side of the Han River, in the popular Gangnam area of Seoul sits another very popular Instagram Seoul destination.

It surprised me to see that Starfield Library is inside a shopping mall, COEX Mall. But if you follow the instructions provided by Google Maps or Naver Map you’ll have no problem finding it.

When I was there the place was packed with teenagers taking tons of pictures or just killing time.

I suggest going with someone if you want to take the iconic picture on the stairs. I only had my tripod with me, thus I had to find a different angle and take my picture either way.

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Bongeunsa Buddhist temple

Just a few steps away from the Starfield Library you’ll find the beautiful Bongeunsa Buddhist temple.

The most important Buddhist temple in Korea, dating from more than 1000 years ago, here is where a splash of color will enchant your senses.

I loved strolling around the beautiful garden, which I think transformed into an incredibly flower-filled place as soon as Spring came.

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Disconnecting with a cup of flavored tea at the local teahouse is another thing you can do, and the inside of the small temple-like building is just perfect for some great Instagram pictures.

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Address: 531 Bongeunsa-ro, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gangnam Style Statue

Gangnam Style Statue Coex Mall

Located right next to the COEX Mall this is another popular photo spot.

Address: 524 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

K-Pop Square and the huge screen

K-pop square

The screen went viral online a few years ago because of the huge wave it displayed. However, they usually change what they put on, and you can watch even k-pop videos.

It is right around the corner from the COEX Mall.

Address: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Lotte World Seoul

Lotte World Adventure is Seoul’s Disneyland where you can easily spend one whole day having fun, running around from one ride to the other.

Moreover, the park has been registered as the world’s largest indoor theme park, and you can also visit a stunning aquarium. Visit during spring or autumn for the best pictures!

Book your ticket in advance here!

Lotte World Seoul

Address: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Sky

An observation deck that is located between floors 117 – 123 from where you can admire the whole city.

There is also the option of going on the outside, but that’s not an activity for everyone. I would be too scared.

Get your Seoul Sky Ticket here!

Address: 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seokchon Lake

Seokchon Lake

Popular especially during spring or fall, the lake transforms itself from one season to the other.

Address: 잠실6동 Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Basilur Sunset Avenue

A nice tea place inside the Lotte World shopping mall.

Address: 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

The Lonely tree in Olympic Park

There isn’t much to say about this place, except the fact that it is really Instagram-worthy. Come for a walk in the Olympic Park of Seoul and bring your camera with you!

Tree in Olympic Park Seoul

Seoulism

A popular bar/cafe/restaurant that offers a great view of the Lotte Tower.

Address: 48-7 Songpa-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Songridan-gil

Another great area to look for the best angle of the Lotte Tower.

Address: 23 Baekjegobun-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Antique Coffee Songpa

A girly cafe with blush-pink walls and some interesting statues. in the background, you can see the ever-present Lotte Tower.

Address: South Korea, 서울 Songpa-gu, Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, 21-16 KR 서울특별시 1층

Songpa Book Museum

Address: 77 Songpa-daero 37-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Book Bogo (Seoul Book Repository)

Open in the spring of 2019 in the place where once there was a warehouse, this is one of the most instagrammable book shops in Seoul.

You can walk through the countless bookstalls filled with used books, and buy a few to take home (if you read Korean).

Seoul Book Bogo

Address: 14, Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul (a short walk from Jamsilnaru Station)

K-Star Road

We are moving to the Dosan Park and Apgujeong Rodeo Street area, which is another place packed with instagrammable places in Seoul.

The K-Star Road is only one of them and should not be missed by any K-Pop lover.

Address: 517 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

MAMMAMIA (도산맘마미아)

One of the most popular cafes in the area, mainly because of its pink outside, but also because of its colorful interior.

Address: 45 Apgujeong-ro 42-gil, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Sulwhasoo SPA Flagship Store

Sulwhasoo Flagship store Gangnam - where to get a facial treatment in Seoul

Come here for a luxurious SPA treatment, or only to take a picture.

Address: 18 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Café DIOR Seoul

Cafe Dior Seoul

I must be honest and tell you the coffee was…some of the worst coffee I ever had (but I am a coffee snob). However, the place looks super nice and it is very Instagram-worthy.

Address: 464 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Maison Hermès Dosan Park

Haven’t tried this one, but who wouldn’t want an afternoon tea at Hermes? I would!

Address: 7 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Hongdae Instagrammable Places

Stylenanda Pink Pool Cafe

One of the most Instagrammable places in Seoul which I failed to go to. Maybe the hippest place in Seoul here is where you can enjoy a coffee (in a pink cup, of course), and take some pretty cool pictures in this pink girly paradise.

With two locations in town, the place is both a cafe and a makeup and fashion store. What else would you expect from a place like this in the world cosmetic’s capital?

Address:

Hongdae – 4th Floor Stylenanda, 21번지 335, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

2D Cafe – CAFE 연남동 223-14 

Greem Cafe Seoul

I must tell you I have mixed feelings about this place.

Yes, it is the famous coffee shop where you feel like you stepped inside of a comic book. Yes, it is a great Instagrammable place and something you should at least try to see and put on your places to visit in Korea during the winter list.

But I felt it was very commercial, and not in a good way.

First of all, we went all the way there only to find out it had moved on to a larger place. But there was no sign announcing that.

Moving forward, as we arrived at the new location, a pretty big line was expecting us. We tried to wait patiently for our turn, but since it was winter and very cold, we just went to another place across the street from the comic fantasy cafe.

Before we left we decided to just go on to the entrance and take a picture of the chair in front of the door. Someone came out and told us that we can only take pictures after we are seated at the table, but they are full at the moment. Ok, that’s not how you win your clients.

2 D Cafe Yeonnam-Dong Seoul

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Seongmisan-ro, 161-10 카페 1.5층

Line Friends Flagship Store Hongdae

Line Friends Seoul

Moving forward to some other cartoon place, a fun one this time, for the child in you!

Line Friends Flagship Cafe is located inside a 3-story high outlet where you will find it hard to concentrate and step out without buying some of the cutest things in the world. Things you don’t actually need, but who cares when they are so pretty?

Or just come here to drink a coffee and take some Instagram pictures.

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Donggyo-dong, 160-5 1-2층

 

Colline Cafe

Another great option, that is still around, perfect for flower lovers, in an easy-accessible area close to Hongdae, is Colline Cafe.

They change flowers with every season, and based on seasonality, the outside garden looks like a botanical park. Moreover, the cafe has been around for some time, thus you won’t have any problems with finding a table.

Cafe Colline Seoul

Address: 45-1 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Hongdae Street

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The streets in Hongdae are extremely colorful so you don’t have to look much for a cool place for a picture.

Address: 102 Eoulmadang-ro, 서교동 Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gyeongui Line Book Street

Gyeongui Line Book Street
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One of my favorite areas in town, there are countless photography options around, from the colorful buildings to the cool displays, or beautiful flowers or foliage during autumn.

Address: 50-4 Wausan-ro 35-gil, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

943 King’s Cross

A cafe and restaurant perfect for Harry Potter fans, in the heart of Hongdae.

Address: 24 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, 서교동 Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

반미프엉

반미프엉 Yeonnam-dong

Apart from being one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the area, the building has a wonderful display.

Address: 20 Seongmisan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Paul & Paulina Yeonhui

Come for the bread and admire the Scandinavian-style building.

Address: 56 Yeonhui-ro 11-gil, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gung-dong Neighborhood Park 궁동근린공원

Gung-dong Neighborhood Park 궁동근린공원

I loved going on walks in this park/forest because it is set high on a hill and offers a stunning view over the city, including Namsan Tower.

Address: 19-24 Seongsan-ro 7-gil, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Sway Coffee Station

Sway Coffee Station yenhui-dong

I always went by this popular place but never tried it. It is particularly popular because of its window.

Address: 126-1 Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Digital Media City area

digital media city

DMC was our home and I got the chance to explore a lot. There are a few popular spots, but most people come here if they want to see their favorite K-drama or K-pop artists.

That’s because we saw them film on the streets on countless occasions, and that is where TV or radio have their locations.

Apart from that, here are other picture perfect spots.

DMC Seoul

Haneul Park

Haneul Park Seoul

Set on the top of a hill, it is popular for its vegetation, especially during fall. You also get a stunning view of the city (Namsan Tower and Lotte Tower in one picture).

Address: 482 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Oil Tank Culture Park

A cool cultural park in an old Oil Tank. Koreans know how to take advantage of everything.

Address: 87 Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Guryong Park

Guryong Park

A small yet charming neighborhood park.

Address: 456 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Namsan Tower

Namsan Tower autumn

One of the most iconic landmarks of Seoul, the Namsan Tower is strategically located on the top of a hill, with the whole town underneath it.

Whether you choose to climb only the hill or take the escalator the extra 236.7m to the top of the tower, you will still have a great view in front of your eyes. Choose to indulge in dinner at the rotating nGRILL restaurant sitting on the 5th floor of the Namsan Tower.

Namsan Tower locks

There are countless picture-perfect spots, such as the locker wall, the statues of Kakao Friends, various platforms, and of course, the Observation Deck.

Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon area

The so-called ex-pat area, Itaewon, is packed with colorful streets and hip cafes you will want to visit.

The Royal Food and Drink

The Royal Food and Drink is one of the most popular places you’ll want to go to, mainly because of its stunning rooftop terrace and view. Additionally, the food here is really good and you can both enjoy the Namsan Tower and the whole city.

Address: 37 Sinheung-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Itaewon Seoul

Iatewon Murals

There are countless streets with beautiful murals.

Buam-dong Picture-Perfect Places

One of our favorite areas, Buam-dong is off-the-beaten-path and for this reason, not many tourists explore it. But there are so many cool places and its location is perfect, on the mountain.

Adela Bailey

Seoul off the beaten path | Buam Dong

Whenever we wanted to go to a quiet place, in the middle of nature, we would go to Adela Bailey. Their garden is beautiful and you get a stunning view over Seoul.

Address: 48 Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Sanmotunggi Coffee

Sanmotunggi Coffee

This place used to be super popular a few years ago, but we really liked it. It has a beautiful garden stranded above the city.

Address: 153 Baekseokdong-gil, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

On the map I have included a few other important spots around Buam-dong, just open it and have a look.

Seoul Forest & Seongsu

Seoul Forest

Seoul Forest Park Seoul

Home to some of the most important Instagram spots during spring or fall.

Address: 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Common Ground

The popular blue container wall.

Address: 200 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Amore Seongsu

Amore Seongsu Seoul

A cosmetics concept store with a cool rooftop cafe and tea place.

Address: 7 Achasan-ro 11-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seongsu Murals

DIOR Seongsu

Address: 7 Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Eunpyeong Hanok Village

While most tourists visit the famous Bukchon Hanok Village, the savviest ones head over to the less crowded and less popular Eunpyeong Hanok Village.

It is true that the area is harder to reach from the city center and you will have to put aside half of the day for the trip, but in my opinion, it is worth it when you have more time to spend in Seoul.

The view over the mountain and the traditional houses is stunning, and there are a few cafes that offer great Instagram spots.

Cafe 1in1jan(一人一杯)

Eunpyeong Hanok Village

Address: 127-25 Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Other areas in town

Ihwa Mural Village

One of my favorite places in Seoul, a very popular destination for most of the people visiting and looking for the most Instagrammable places in Seoul.

Expect climbing some serious stairs and steep streets, but it will all reward you with both amazing colorful streets and breathtaking views of Seoul from above.

The small part of town has lots of terraces, coffee places, and bars where you can rest after the climb.

I’ve also noticed the place is popular because of the Korean drama movies that have been shot here. You’ll notice K-Pop and Korean drama are huge things in Korea, and in Asia. Thus, many fans come to take pictures on the streets where their favorite characters lived in some of their most important moments.

Just keep in mind the fact that this is also a residential inhabited area, and respecting the local people is the most important.

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Address: 49 Naksan 4-gil, Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Yeouido Area

Home to the popular Yeouido Park during spring because that’s where the Cherry Blossom festival takes place, but there are also other picture-perfect areas worth considering.

The I Seoul U sign

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The Hyundai Seoul

The Hyundai Seoul

Address: 108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

63 Building

Famous for its observatory and Aqua Planet.

Address: 50 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

T.Nomad Seoul

A charming tea place is hidden on the streets of a less explored neighborhood, in the heart of Mangwon.

As you step inside T.Nomad you will be surrounded by a zen atmosphere, relaxing music, lavender clouds, and an interior waterfall with its tranquil sound.

Choose from the few tea options, along with traditional Korean desserts.

T-Nomad Seoul Tea Place

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Mangwon-dong, Poeun-ro, 112 2층

The Rose Village

If you are visiting during spring and the rose season, make sure to make your way to the place also known as “Seoul’s Rose Village” – Cheonho-dong Rose Village (천호동 장미마을).

The best time to visit is during May, and you can easily get there by subway and for a short walk.

You will find this small alleyway incredibly charming, decorated not only by the roses in bloom but also by some colorful murals.

Make sure to respect the people living there, because it is a residential area.

Cheonho-dong Rose Village | 천호동 장미마을

Address in Naver: 빠른길찾기 | Gucheonmyeon-ro 16-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Sungnyemun Gate

Sungnyemun Gate

The first time I ever visited Seoul I stayed at a hotel overlooking both Sungnyemun Gate and Namsan Mountain & Tower. So the gate reminds me of Seoul and I had to put it on my list of Instagrammable places.

Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market

Lively, colorful, crazy. There are picture opportunities at every corner. If you want something special, look for the flower market area inside.

Address: 21 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoullo 7017

A former suspended road turned into a city center park and walking area, from here you can admire some great Seoul destinations.

Address: 122-14 Bongnae-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Garak Market

Any local market has its own vibe to it, especially the ones in Asia. You won’t feel the local vibe until you get to a local market, no matter where you are.

Garak Market in Seoul is a local fish market, where you won’t find the tourist crowds.

The large variety of seafood and vibrant neon signs makes this place great for interesting pictures.

Address: 932 Yangjae-daero, Munjeong-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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By Ingrid & Alex

Ingrid A former financial professional, I have been passionate about photography since an early age. My fascination with Korean culture was one of the reasons Alex accepted a business role in Seoul. Alex A former corporate business executive, I am a historical fiction writer. My business career allowed us to live in Seoul and explore South Korea for one year. We fell in love with the country, its culture, food, and people, and we strongly believe you will love it too! Because we know how difficult planning a trip can be, especially to South Korea, we are here to help you out and ensure you have an awesome time there.

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