Ikseon-dong Hanok Alleys
A maze of tiny 1920s hanoks turned into cafes and bistros, right next to Seoul's buzziest street-tent food alleys.
Ikseon-dong Hanok Alleys
- Line 1
- Line 3
- Line 5
- Getting there
- Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1, 3, 5), Exit 4, about 3 minutes' walk north
- Hours
- Alleys always open · most cafes and shops open late morning to evening, bars later (varies by shop)
- Closed
- No area-wide closed day; each shop sets its own
- Tickets
- Free
Eat nearby
- Jongno 3-ga pojangmacha street (Donhwamun-ro 11-gil area) — outdoor tent bars with grilled meat and soju, busiest from evening to late night
- Galmaegisal (pork skirt) barbecue joints around Jongno 3-ga — old-school grills with outdoor seats
- Hanok cafes and dessert bakeries inside Ikseon-dong's alleys
Tip
- The alleys are tight and packed on weekend afternoons; come on a weekday or late morning for photos.
- From Exit 4 of Jongno 3-ga, cross the road and slip into the small alley between the shops; it opens into the hanok maze.
Checked 2026-09-27. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.