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Around Anguk Station 안국역 (Cafes, Shops & Restaurants)
▶Things To Do & Places to Visit
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Anguk Station (line 3, exit 1/2/3).
Anguk Station (line 3), gateway to Insadong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul's Palaces and Museums is transforming to a hip place of gourmet, shopping and cultural paradise with Michelin's restaurants, famous cafes, numerous flagship stores and reknowned museums.
Area Around Anguk Station (exit 1-3)
Located around Anguk Station's exit 1 to 3 are concentrated with row-rise, charming traditional Korean hanok houses and shops, retaining the old appearance of the city with easy walking paths.
This section is located just across the road from the famous Insadong Shopping Street and crosses the lower sections of Samcheongdong and Buckchon Hanok Village.
Many of the shops around the area maintained the unique appearance of traditional hanoks with modern interior design, attracting crowds to this trending area in Seoul.
Things To Do & Places to Visit Near Anguk Station
As you stroll the streets and alleys near Anguk Station (line 3, exit 1-3), you can enjoy the beautifully preserved hanok architecture and well-maintained walking paths. Besides being a famous dining and cultural hot spot, this area is drawing attention as a growing hub for fashion, beauty and fragrance brands with their flagship stores.
Here is a list of recommended places you can visit near to Anguk Station (exit 1-3):
Bukchon Traditional Culture Center 북촌문화센터
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9:00 - 18:00 (Tue, Thu, Fri)
9:00 - 20:00 (Wed)
9:00 - 17:00 (Sat, Sun)
Closed on Mondays
Bukchon Traditional Culture Center is a National Registered Cultural Heritage, opened in 2002 to promote the history and culture of Bukchon, an upper-class residential quarter of the Joseon Dynasty.
Housed in a beautiful renovated hanok with tiled roofs, low wall, cozy courtyard and neat hanok interior, the culture center offers exhibitions, hands-on programs (e.g. traditional folk games) and travel information (brochures, maps). Admission is free.
This is a great place to take a break as there are many visitor rest areas for you to immerse in the relaxed, cultural atmosphere of a traditional hanok.
The House of Sulwhasoo Bukchon 설화수의집 북촌
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10:00 - 19:00. Closed on Mondays
Sulwhasoo is Korea's representative luxury skincare brand, best known for its masterful use of Korean ginseng.
The House of Sulwhasoo Bukchon is Sulwhasoo's flagship store where you can enjoy the unique experience of visiting the brand's 1930s hanok (traditional Korean house) and 1960s yangok (western-style house) with beautiful courtyard and gallery.
You can try out a diverse range of Sulwhasoo products and enjoy its luxurious free gift-wrapping service with your purchases. The upper floor (1F) is Sulwha Salon and garden
The House of Sulwhasoo Bukchon is located 8 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 2) and worthy of a visit.
💡There is a wooden door on 1F that opens direct to Bar Sulloc (3F) of Osulloc Tea House Bukchon.
Olive Young Anguk Station 올리브영 안국역점
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10:00 - 22:00
Olive Young Anguk Station is a large 3-storey store opened in March 2026, located directly across the road from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 2).
There are self-service Personal Color Diagnostics (2F) and Skin Scan (3F) using touch screen monitor and small skin analysis device.
Floor Guide:
1F - Supplement, Food & Beverage
2F - Make-up, Fragrance, Bath & Body, Hair Care, Tools & Brushes
3F - Skin Care, Dermo Cosmetics, Face Masks, Men's Care
💡There is no escalator in-store, stairs only.
Pop Mart Anguk 팝마트 안국점
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10:00 - 21:00
The 2-storey Pop Mart Anguk, opened in June 2026 is located 2 mins walk across the road from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 2). It is a must-visit for toy lovers with popular characters such as Labubu, Crybaby, Molly, Skullpanda, Dimoo and many more.
Popular Cafes & Restaurants near Anguk Station
CatchTable Guide ✦ Anguk Station (exit 2/3) ✦ Anguk Station (exit 1)
Guide to Restaurant Reservation/Waitlisting using CatchTable in Korea
There are many restaurants and cafes are clustered around exit 2/3 and exit 1 of Anguk Station (line 3, within 10 mins walk), allowing you to explore the area easily without extensive walking.
💡Many of these recommended cafes/restaurants are extremely popular even on weekdays. So, be prepare to queue or try to avoid the peak lunch/dinner hours.
CatchTable is one of the leading restaurant reservation systems used in Korea. Coincidentally, quite a number of recommended cafes and restaurants at Bukchon Hanok Village are using Catch Table. So, let's get familiar with Catch Table prior to your visit.
📳 Install CatchTable (International Version - English) app on iOS or Android. The app will allow you to make reservation or join the queue online of your favourite cafes/restaurants (where applicable) without the need for local Korean mobile number. Sign in to CatchTable using your Apple or Google accounts. Note: There are less restaurants on CatchTable (International Version) compared to the local Korean version.
📳 If the cafe/restaurant is not listed on CatchTable (International Version) app, you may use the onsite CatchTable kiosk/tablet placed outside the cafes/restaurants (where applicable). If the kiosk has foreign language interface (i.e. English, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional & Japanese), select your preferred language, scan the QR code on the screen to proceed with the queue registration on your mobile using Apple or Google accounts. Check your email on the latest queue status. If only Korean language is available, you might need a local Korean mobile number to register for your queue number and KakaoTalk messenger for receiving real-time queue notifications.
Here are the lists of recommended popular cafes and restaurants near exit 2/3 and exit 1 of Anguk Station (listing order based on distance from Anguk Station exits):
Cafes & Restaurants Near Anguk Station (line 3, exit 2/3)
Cafe Layered Anguk 카페 레이어드 안국점
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서울 종로구 북촌로2길 2-3 | 2-3 Bukchon-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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8:00 - 22:00
Cafe Layered is famous for its scones from plain homemade, green onion cream cheese, cranberry cream cheese, lemons, earl grey, cinnamon apple jam, strawberry, coconut to blueberry scones and more. They also have an extensive display of cakes such as Victoria cake, red velvet cream cake, blueberry cheesecake, carrot cake, lemon cake, etc. You will be spoilt for choice at Cafe Layered!
Onion Anguk 어니언 안국
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서울 종로구 계동길 5 | 5 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Mon-Fri 7:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)
Sat-Sun 9:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)
Onion is one of the hottest and famous cafes in Korea! Be prepared to queue onsite even before the store is opened! Onion Anguk offers so many different types of delicious bread and pastries that you wish you can eat them all! The cafe has a large hanok-style interior with multiple seating areas, both indoor and outdoor.
Dotori Garden Anguk 도토리가든 안국점
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서울 종로구 계동길 19-8 1층 | 1st floor, 19-8 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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8:00 - 23:00
Located 3 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 3), Dotori Garden Anguk is a great place to take a breather amidst your travelling to enjoy the healing comfort of the standalone, 2-storey converted house with a garden. It is a popular must-visit bakery pilgrimage spot in Seoul.
The bakery cafe is famous for its fresh Greek yogurt bowls such as organic acai, dubai chewy cookie, cacao double double, all about grain, real blueberry, apple cinnamon, real strawberry and ripe persimmon topped with natural honeycomb. It also offers a wide selection of ciabatta, acorn-shaped madeleines, salt bread, cookies, canelés, croissants, Dotori bread, soup & brunch, drinks (yogurt drink, fresh fruit juice, coffee, tea) and Dotori merchandise.
💡Dotori Garden Anguk is not listed on CatchTable app. If there is a queue, you may need to stand in line onsite.
Shilla Jemyeon Anguk 신라제면 안국점
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서울 종로구 계동길 19-6 1층 | 1F, 19-6 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Mon-Fri 10:30 - 21:00 (15:30 - 17:00 break time, last order 20:20)
Sat-Sun 10:30 - 21:00 (last order 20:20)
Shilla Jemyeon Anguk is a famous Korean restaurant, 3 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 3) or directly opposite Dotori Garden Anguk.
Set in a grand-looking European-style house with private courtyard, garden and pond with koi fishes.
Its menu includes Kalnakji (spicy stir-fried octopus with Korean kalguksu knife-cut noodles), Kalnaksae (spicy stir-fried octopus & shrimp with kalguksu), Dongjuk Kalguksu (kalguksu noodle soup with surf clams), Potato Pancake, Seafood & green Onion Pancake, Meat Dumplings and Bibimbap (with leftover spicy octopus noodles). Orders are made via the tablet with menu pictures at table.
💡Onsite reservation kiosk (not Catchtable) available.
Kkangtong Mandu (dumplings) 깡통만두
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서울 종로구 북촌로2길 5-6 1층 | 1st floor, 5-6 Bukchon-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Mon-Fri 11:30 - 21:00 (break time 15:30 - 17:00, last order 14:40, 20:10)
Sat 11:30 - 20:00 (last order 19:10)
Closed on Sundays
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Located in the narrow alley, the popular Kkangtong Mandu restaurant has been selected for the Blue Ribbon Survey (Korea's leading restaurant guide) yearly since 2014. You can have freshly-made noodles, hand-chopped dumplings and bone broth brewed for over 12 hours. Again, do expect a queue at this restaurant.
🤳Remote waitlist available on CatchTable app under restaurant name, 'Kkangtong Dumpling' and you will need to select the menu items you wish to order to join the waitlist. 1 order per person (age 10 or older) required and entry within 3 mins after receiving the queue notification message. Additional orders, menu changes or changes to the number of people not permitted after entry.
London Bagel Museum Anguk 런던베이글뮤지엄 안국점
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서울 종로구 북촌로4길 20 | 20 Bukchon-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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8:00 - 19:00
London Bagel Museum is famous for their bagels and used to be infamous for their ridiculously long queue (hours at times!) regardless of the time or day of the week. However, with more stores now opened in Seoul, you can get to enjoy their popular bagels without the long queue.
🤳Remote waitlist available on CatchTable app.
Cafe04293 | 카페04293
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서울 종로구 계동길 72 | 72 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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10:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)
Cafe04293 is a great place to enjoy quality Korean shaved ice (bingsu) in a tranquil atmosphere, located 7 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 3) along Gyedong-gil.
For a cafe specialising in bingsu, it is surprisingly spacious with different cozy areas of zen interior design on both 1F and 2F. There is also an outdoor courtyard area where you can dine under the trees.
Its Korean shaved ice menu includes milk bingsu, strawberry bingsu, green tea bingsu and the most popular mango bingsu. Other dessert samples (e.g. tiramisu, dirty banana) are displayed at the counter too. Their Black Sesame Latte is another recommended try.
Unlike other bingsu places, Cafe04293's bingsu are served attractively with the shaved ice and all other toppings in their own separate bowls.
💡The name of the cafe '04293' is on the facade with the letters put together using white rocks.
Osulloc Tea House Bukchon 오설록 티하우스 북촌점
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서울 종로구 북촌로 45 | 45 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Mon-Thu 11:00 - 20:00
Fri-Sun 11:00 - 21:00 (last order 30 mins before closing)
OULLOC is the famous award-winning tea brand from Jeju that cultivates, harvests and produces its own teas. Osulloc Tea House Bukchon is located in a 3-storey house with beautiful courtyard and Hanok Village views, 9 mins walk from Anguk Station (exit 2).
1F - Tea Atelier (sample & purchase various Osulloc products, gift packaging)
2F - Tea Lounge, Tea Food Atelier (order & enjoy tea, indoor & outdoor terrace, 88 seats)
3F - Bar Sulloc, Tea Room (tea cocktails by bartender, Bukchon Seasonal Tea Course, indoor & outdoor rooftop terrace, 84 seats)
Cafes & Restaurants Near Anguk Station (line 3, exit 1)
Oreno Ramen Insa 오레노라멘 인사점
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서울 종로구 율곡로 49-4 1층 | 1st floor, 49-4 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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10:30 - 21:00 (last order 20:30)
Oreno Ramen is a ramen specialty restaurant featured in Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand yearly since 2019. The restaurant serves only 2 types of ramen (i.e. spicy or non-spicy). You can order easily through its kiosk (pictures + English), select payment by card or cash and pass the order slip to the staff.
💡Listed on Michelin Guide is Oreno Ramen Main Branch 오레노라멘 본점, located between Hapjeong Station (line 2/6) and Sangsu Station (line 6) near Hongdae.
Sudal Cafe 카페 수달
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서울 종로구 율곡로 49-14 | 49-14 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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10:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)
Sudal Cafe (/Cafe Soodal) is a hidden gem located within 2 mins walk from Anguk Station (exit 1). It is a lovely cafe with various attractive indoor seating areas and a small outdoor terrace. The hanok cafe roasts its own coffee beans and you can see the roastery room (staff entry only) in the cafe too. Sudal Cafe's menu includes Brewing Coffee, Signature, Ade, Seasonal Drinks, Non-Coffee (e.g. Strawberry Double Latte, Earl Grey Hot Chocolate), Smoothie, Coffee, Tea & Dessert. Their best sellers are Toffee Nut Cold Brew Latte, Grapefruit Black Tea and Brown Otter Croiffle. You can place your order easily at the counter (with English) or kiosk (with pictures).
American Brunch Cafe 아메리칸 브런치 카페
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서울 종로구 율곡로 49-16 1층 | 1st floor, 49-16 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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9:00 - 18:00 (last order 17:00)
If you would love to have a hearty American brunch, American Brunch Cafe is a must-visit! The cafe is located just next to Sudal Cafe. If you are coming from exit 1 of Anguk Station, you can walk along the main street (i.e. Yunposun-gil), turn right to the first alley and you will see the cafe ahead. You can place your orders easily through the tablet (pictures + English) at table.
🤳Remote waitlist available on CatchTable app.
💡The cafe is single-friendly too! There is a long counter table with tablets for ordering in front of every seat.
Kiwa Taproom Craft Beer 기와탭룸
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서울 종로구 율곡로1길 74-7 1층 | 1st floor, 74-7 Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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12:00 - 23:00
Calling all beer lovers to chill out at Kiwa Taproom Craft Beer! Set in a unique hanok atmosphere, this is probably the only craft beer pub in the area and they are popular for their snacks, dips, pan-roasted chicken and pasta too! You will order via tablet (pictures + English) at your table.
💡Wine by the bottle (sparking/white/red, ₩61-70K+) is available too. There is only 1 bottle option for each category though, good for sharing nonetheless.
💡Kiwa Taproom Craft Beer is located in an alley but there are signs to the pub. Should there be a queue, you just queue physically at its entrance.
Hwangsaengga Kalguksu 황생가칼국수
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서울 종로구 북촌로5길 78 | 78 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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11:00 - 21:30 (last order 20:40)
Hwangsaengga Kalguksu is a famous restaurant listed in Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand yearly since 2017. It is located next to Blue Bottle Samcheong Cafe, 10 mins walk from Anguk Station (exit 1). The restaurant is famous for its handmade noodles and dumplings. Other menu items include cold soybean noodle soup (summer only), hot pot with mushrooms, pancakes and sliced boiled pork/beef with kimchi wraps.
💡You can expect quite a queue at this popular restaurant. Thankfully, there is a well-organised queue with seats where the restaurant staff will guide you along. Generally, the queue moved fairly fast as the restaurant has 2 floors and you can take a well-deserved break from your sightseeing too.
Muguok 무구옥
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서울 종로구 율곡로1길 7 지상1층 | 1F, 7 Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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11:30 - 21:00 (break time 15:00 - 17:30, last order 14:00 & 20:00)
Muguok is a famous restaurant known for its Samgye Baekban (North Korean-style ginseng chicken set) with thick rich broth cooked in a large cauldron and served with half tender chicken. Other menu items include Spicy Braised Chicken (signature sauce) and Cheongguk Dakdoritang (chicken in traditional Korean fermented soybean paste) and Seasoned Squid Chicken Mix.
Muguok is awarded the Blue Ribbon Survey (Korean's "Michelin") in 2026 and this main branch is located 7 mins walk along the main road (Yulgok-ro) from Anguk Station (exit 1).
🤳Remote waitlist available on CatchTable app. Onsite waitlist starts at 10:30/16:30 and remote waitlist starts later at 12:00/18:00. Waitlist registration may close early when full. With most people queuing onsite way before the waitlist starting time, remote waitlist may not be available or close as soon as it is opened on CatchTable app.
There are simply too many great cafes and restaurants at around Anguk Station to introduce every single one of them.
Here is a quick overview of other popular cafes and restaurants around Anguk Station (exit 1-3).
Other Popular Cafes & Restaurants
Baskin Robbins Samcheong Madang
Fri-Sat 10:00 - 22:00, Sun-Thu 10:00 - 21:30
Salt 24 Bukchon Branch
11:00 - 22:00
INCOMPLETETABLE Dessert Shop
Tue-Sat 11:00 - 19:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. Closed on Mondays
Taco Booth Anguk
11:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)
Yeonnam Toma Bukchon
11:30 - 21:20 (last order 20:30)
🤳CatchTable app (advance resv, 'Toma Yeonnam')
Downtowner Anguk
11:00 - 21:00 (last order 20:00)
Artist Bakery Anguk
7:30 - 20:00
Blue Bottle Samcheong Cafe
9:00 - 20:00
Umai Dango Anguk
11:00 - 20:00
God Eat Anguk
11:00 - 21:30 (break time 15:10 - 16:30 Mon-Fri only, last order 14:10, 20:30). 🤳CatchTable app (advance resv).
Jinjak Khaki
Mon-Fri 11:30 - 24:00 (break time 15:00 - 17:00, last order 14:20), Sat-Sun 11:30 - 24:00
Flop Pizza Anguk
11:30 - 21:30 (last order 21:00, break time 15:30 -17:00 Mon-Fri only)
Popular Attractions Nearby
From Anguk Station (line 3), you can easily walk to several popular and famous tourist attractions in Seoul too.
Recommended Accommodations near Anguk Station & Airport Limousine Bus
There is a good mix of hotel and traditional Korean hanok accommodation options near Anguk Station (line 3) in Seoul.
Airport Limousine Bus between Incheon International Airport & Bukchon Hanok Village/Anguk Station
SeoulStory Hanok
9.3 Review Rating
The spacious SeoulStory Hanok features 3 bedrooms, living room, flat-screen TV, equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet. There is a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The hanok is located 3 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 1/2).
Hotel Jak Insadong by Anook
9.0 Review Rating
Hotel Jak Insadong by Anook is ideally located 2 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6) and 1 min walk to Insadong main shopping street. It offers various room types including Signature Spa Room with hot tub, Private Room with Bunk Bed (2/4 guests), etc. Guests enjoyed the free coffee, ramen with ramen making machines, bottled water, ice, washing machine with washing liquid and softener at property.
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong
★★★★ | 8.7 Review Rating
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong is a popular and highly rated 4* hotel with many different room types (double, twin, triple, suite, kids). It is located within 3 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6) and along the main shopping street of Insadong. The hotel features air-conditioned rooms, fitness centre, concierge service, free WiFi and currency exchange for guests.
💡For early check in/out, hotel provides good-size lockers where you can self-store your luggage conveniently at no additional charge. On top, you can place/take out your items in the locker multiple times too.
💡At the locker room, there is a weighing machine and bench where you can place your luggage for re-packing if required.
💡Hotel reception can provide an info sheet and map to the nearby airport limousine bus stop (to Incheon International Airport) with details on bus timing, price, 1st/last bus, etc.
💡From the hotel's main entrance, it is 1-2 bus stops away to Myeongdong Shopping District & LOTTE Department Store (Myeongdong Main Store).
The Prima Hotel Jongno
★★★ | 9.0 Review Rating
The Prima Hotel Jongno is located 6 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6). It offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms and modern amenities. Guests can enjoy the fitness centre, free WiFi and coin laundry service at property.
Somerset Palace Seoul
★★★★ | 8.7 Review Rating
Located within 6 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6), Somerset Palace Seoul offers serviced apartments with kitchen facilities, rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre, 24-hour convenience store, lounge and free parking. Each apartment features designer furnishings, TV with cable channels, home entertainment system, washer and tumble dryer.
Airport Limousine Bus 6011 to/from Incheon International Airport (Terminal 1 & 2) stops at Anguk Station (line 3). From Incheon International Airport - Drop off at Auguk Station between exit 5 & 6. T1 (6th stop)/T2 (7th stop). To Incheon International Airport - The bus stop is at Anguk Station between exit 1 & 2, in front of Hana Bank. T1 (6th stop)/T2 (7th stop).
Here are the recommended accommodations near Anguk Station (listing order based on distance from Anguk Station):
Map of Getting Around Anguk Station (Popular Cafes, Restaurants & Shops)
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