Bukchon Hanok Village & Getting There | Seoul, South Korea

Bukchon Hanok Village 북촌한옥마을

서울특별시 종로구 계동길 37 (계동) | 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Free

Anguk Station (line 3, exit 2). 10 mins walk.

Bukchon Hanok Village is a must-visit for many visitors to Seoul. The village is home to over 900 traditional Korean houses (hanoks) dated back to Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). Today, Bukchon Hanok Village is also popular for its Michelin's restaurants and famous trending cafes.

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Bukchon (Northern Village) was so called as it lies north of Cheonggyecheong Stream and Jongno. The hanoks are once lived by members of the royal family and aristocrats during Joseon Dynasty.

Besides cafes and restaurants, many of these hanoks also operate as cultural centers, guesthouses and tea houses today, providing visitors the opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in traditional Korean culture.

💡When visiting Bukchon Hanok Village, please be mindful to keep your voices down in consideration of the residents living there.

History & Transition of Bukchon Hanok Village

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Most Popular Photographed Stretch of Bukchon Hanok Village

If you are coming from Anguk Station (exit 2), you can walk straight along the main road, Bukchon-ro, passing a 7-Eleven at the junction and turn left to Bukchon-ro 11-gil before the Nature Republic store.

From there, you can follow the crowd to the most popular and photographed stretch of Bukchon Hanok Village with view of the famous N Seoul Tower. It is about 12 mins uphill walk from Anguk Station.

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💡With the constant flow of people, it might not be easy to take the picture-perfect empty street as often seen in tourism sites.

💡Due to over-tourism, effective 1 March 2025, tourist visits along Bukchon-ro 11-gil will be restricted from 17:00 to 10:00.

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What's Trendy to Bukchon Hanok Village

It is popular to visit Bukchon Hanok Village wearing hanboks (i.e. Korean traditional clothes) for memorable photos of hanoks in the background. There are quite a number of hanbok rental shops along the main road, Bukchon-ro on your way to the most popular photo-taking stretch of Bukchon Hanok Village.

💡You can get free admission to the nearby palaces (e.g. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden) or any other palaces in Seoul wearing a hanbok too!

Bukchon Hanok Village - Hanbok Rental Shop

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Recommended Walking Courses at Bukchon Hanok Village

Classic Course ✦ Gourmet Course ✦ To Samcheongdong Course ✦ Autumn Foliage Course

You can visit Bukchon Hanok Village in-depth by visiting all its 8 scenic photo stops or make it into a fabulous gourmet hanok tour.

Classic Course: Bukchon's 8 Best Photo Shot Views

There are 8 best photo shot views of Bukchon as selected by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Most of these spots are concentrated on the upper half of Bukchon Hanok Village.

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Gourmet Course: Famous Cafes & Restaurtants

On the lower half of Bukchon Hanok Village and Around Anguk Station (line 3, exit 1-3) is a gourmet paradise of Michelin's restaurants and famous cafes!

You can explore the alleys/streets for your favourite cafes/restaurants, walk uphill to take a "I've Been Here!" photo shot at the most popular stretch of Bukchon Hanok Village before heading down to Samcheongdong.

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Bukchon Hanok Village - Kiwa Taproom Craft Beer

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Walking Course to Samcheongdong

At Stop #12 near the most popular stretch of Bukchon Hanok Village, you can walk down the stone stairway (View #8) leading to Samcheongdong's main road, Samcheong-ro. Samcheongdong is a chic popular suburb of boutique stores, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and small museums.

Bukchon Hanok Village - Path to Samcheongdong

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Autumn Foliage Course: Bukchon-ro

If you are visiting Seoul in autumn, you may enjoy tall ginkgo trees in their golden autumn magnificent lining both sides of the road along Bukchon-ro. Also, as you walked within the hanok alleys, you may even catch the bright-orange persimmons hanging on the trees.

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Other Hanok Villages & Attractions Nearby

Seoul's Hanok Villages Nearby

There are several popular hanok villages within easy walking distance or 1-3 subway stops away from Bukchon Hanok Village that you can visit too.

Insadong

14 mins walk

Ikseondong Hanok Village

18 mins walk

Seochon Hanok Village

1 subway stop (line 3)

Namsangol Hanok Village

3 subway stops (line 3)

Around Anguk Station (Shops, Cafes & Restaurants)

Anguk Station (line 3, exit 1-3)

Jogyesa Temple

Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6)

Samcheongdong

6 mins walk

Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden (UNESCO)

12 mins walk

Changgyeonggung Palace

18 mins walk

Gyeongbokgung Palace

20 mins walk / 1 subway stop

From Bukchon Hanok Village, you can walk to several popular tourist attractions too.

Popular Attractions Nearby

Recommended Accommodations in Bukchon Hanok Village & Airport Limousine Bus

Like Seochon Hanok Village, Bukchon Hanok Village is another great place for traditional Korean hanok accommodations in Seoul.

Airport Limousine Bus between Incheon International Airport & Bukchon Hanok Village/Anguk Station

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Hwadong 1Beonji

9.7 Review Rating

Located in Bukchon Hanok Village, Hwadong 1Beonji is a 3-bedroom Korean traditional hanok. The non-smoking accommodation offers free WiFi, air conditioning, hot tub, flat-screen TV, fully equipped kitchen with microwave & toaster and washing machine. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. The property is 8 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 1).

Rates & Availability

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Luxury Hanok Pine Residence

9.5 Review Rating

Pine Residence offers air conditioning, full-day security, private check-in/out and free WiFi. The non-smoking villa has 2 bedrooms, flat-screen TV with streaming services, fully equipped kitchen with microwave & fridge, washing machine and bathroom with a walk-in shower. The property is located 9 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 3).

Rates & Availability

Luxury Hanok with private bathtub - SN02

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Luxury Hanok Cottage Nest

9.1 Review Rating

The non-smoking hanok, Cottage Nest is located 12 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 1) in Bukchon Hanok Village. It provides 1-bedroom, free WiFi, air conditioning, hot tub, flat-screen TV with streaming services and fully equipped kitchen with microwave & fridge. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Rates & Availability

Luxury Hanok with private bathtub - SN11

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Luxury Hanok Bukchon Summit

8.4 Review Rating

Bukchon Summit is a 2 bedrooms non-smoking villa with a living room, fully equipped kitchen with microwave, coffee machine and 2 bathrooms with walk-in shower. It offers full-day security and free WIFI. The property is located 14 mins walk from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 2).

Rates & Availability

Luxury Hanok with private bathtub - SN16

Luxury Hanok with private bathtub - HyeonhyeonJae

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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 hanoks/penthouse in Bukchon Hanok Village (listing order based on distance from Anguk Station):

Classic Course Map: 8 Best Photo Shot Views of Bukchon Hanok Village

Gourmet Course Map: Popular Cafes & Restaurants of Bukchon Hanok Village

Walking Course to Bukchon Hanok Village from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 2) | Seoul, South Korea

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