Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
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The area
Neighborhood: Jongno 1.2.3.4 ga-dong
How to get there
- Jongno 3-ga • 6 min walk
- Anguk • 7 min walk
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MisterUserName
Atlanta, GA307 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Cool place to visit while in Seoul. Lots of good restaurants and shops. Wasn’t too packed today when we went around lunchtime. Lots of tourists and locals in the area for a Monday.
We had lunch at a popular Italian restaurant, got some ice cream, some ë–¡ (rice cake), and a pair of ear rings.
Was surprised to see a Beavis and Butthead poster! LMAO
We had lunch at a popular Italian restaurant, got some ice cream, some ë–¡ (rice cake), and a pair of ear rings.
Was surprised to see a Beavis and Butthead poster! LMAO
Written November 7, 2022
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Yi Qin
Singapore, Singapore204 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Recommended by a local to visit which turns out to be one of the most memorable moment of our trip. The area is made up of connecting alleys which makes you feel like you are in a maze but there's something good waiting for you at every turn. Quaint little shops and cafes converted from ancient architectures filled up the streets, displaying a perfect blend of modern and history in the heart of Seoul.
Written March 15, 2020
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ellycmc7
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia270 contributions
Jul 2019
Bukchon village is located on a hill with steep streets at some areas while Ikseon-dong is on flat land. There are many shops that sell souvenirs, some cafes and street vendors here. There are some Instagram worthy gems hidden among the streets. Do wander around. There is also a place to get a fortune cookie somewhere in there. It was interesting to see the locals getting the cookies.
Written August 12, 2019
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Kat
Seoul, South Korea2,117 contributions
May 2019
Ikseon-Dong, just a short walk over from Insa-dong has its charm. This tiny traditional area is full of charm. Tiny alleys lead to hidden gems - colorful souvenir shops, themed cafes, tea houses and restaurants. There are clothes shops too. If you are a photography enthusiast there are many spaces and interior-exterior design spaces waiting to be captured. You will be walking around with a smile, but beware this place is so crowded. When I visited it seemed like half of Korea was there. I didn’t mind too much, other than there were line ups for cafes and restaurants. I will go back again and try to get there before lunch time.
Written May 18, 2019
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Fengww
Singapore, Singapore1,489 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Lot of shops , cafes but none got seats . Only good for photography and window shopping . Ladies accessories shops are nice though .
Written December 29, 2019
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Cato1111
Sheffield, UK253 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Opposite Makers hotel where we stayed. Fablous could have stayed here all day and night. Cute shops. Restaurants. Cafes. Bar. Filled with charm. Gets fairly busy but not uncomfortable. Loved wandering the cute streets!
Written October 27, 2019
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Ian K
Singapore252 contributions
Oct 2019
Visited this area with my wife one night. I was kind of overwhelmed by how much details, both big and small, there are in this place. While the structures are traditional, everything else certainly are not. There seems to be something to see at every corner. Lots of chic places to eat and shop.
I would recommend this place to any young couple on nice evening date.
For older folks like myself (37), I thought some of the cafes and restaurants look rather inviting. Unfortunately at the time of my visit, I already had my dinner at Insadong.
I would recommend this place to any young couple on nice evening date.
For older folks like myself (37), I thought some of the cafes and restaurants look rather inviting. Unfortunately at the time of my visit, I already had my dinner at Insadong.
Written October 27, 2019
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Myoungok Park
Hoffman Estates, IL36 contributions
May 2019 • Family
This place turnd hot spot recently for dating and SNS. Every place catch eyes.
Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pubs, accessoiries. All places are good for pictures and as you imagined many people who take pictures. There is custom rental shops which you can try on early 1900's.
We tried grape fruit Bingsu (shaving milk ice) that cool down us.
Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pubs, accessoiries. All places are good for pictures and as you imagined many people who take pictures. There is custom rental shops which you can try on early 1900's.
We tried grape fruit Bingsu (shaving milk ice) that cool down us.
Written July 12, 2019
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L Jam
Singapore, Singapore66 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Steam buns is fine but French toast doesn't taste good. Crowded with queue. Staff not friendly when asking for ice water.
Written June 6, 2019
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Bruno C
Lausanne, Switzerland62 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
There are many shops and restaurants / cafés. It has a really nice mood eve though it is really touristic. I had dumplings there, they were delicious. There is also an old school arcade games room, really nice to hangout a few hours.
Written February 13, 2019
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Ikseon-dong Hanok Street (Seoul) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour (From $83.29)
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- Photo Tour To Must-visit Places in Seoul (From $40.00)
- Hotels near Ikseon-dong Hanok Street:
- (0.03 mi) Bibimbap Guesthouse
- (0.08 mi) Hostel Tommy
- (0.09 mi) Makers Hotel
- (0.05 mi) Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong
- (0.10 mi) Hotel Icon
- Restaurants near Ikseon-dong Hanok Street:
- (0.01 mi) Salladaeng Bangkok
- (0.01 mi) Midamheon
- (0.02 mi) Myeonggaheon
- (0.03 mi) Seoul Coffee
- (0.03 mi) Gyeongyangsik 1920
- Attractions near Ikseon-dong Hanok Street:
- (0.02 mi) Teterot Salon
- (0.08 mi) O'ngo Food Communications
- (0.08 mi) Jonglo3ga Pojangmacha Geoli
- (0.09 mi) Jun Thai Massage
- (0.09 mi) Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum