Things to Do in Gahoe-dong, Seoul Many traditional Hanok houses, creating a quiet residential atmosphere in downtown Seoul. The Han Clan House and Baek In-je's house are notable cultural properties to explore.
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Insa-dong ★
neighborhood in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Bukchon Hanok Village ★ 4.4 · 24.5k★
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Insadong Vintage ★ 5.0 · 372
Every day 10 AM – 10 PM
안국 그래인스쿠키 북촌점 ★ 5.0 · 572
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History ★ 4.5 · 4.0k
Korean modern & contemporary history displays & memorabilia in a restored ministry building.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 6 PM
Wed 10 AM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
KCDF Gallery ★ 4.8 · 197
A Korean crafts exhibition hall and gift shop in Insa-dong, it showcases modern and traditional handmade products like ceramics, textiles, and moon jars.
Where to eat & drink in Gahoe-dong
Osulloc Tea House Bukchon ★ 4.8 · 1.1k
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 8 PM
Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Alto Coffee Bar ★ 4.9 · 364· ₩1–10,000
A small cafe in Seoul known for its high-quality espresso, cappuccino, and fruity lattes, offering various milk alternatives and early morning hours.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat 8 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Imun Seolnongtang ★ 4.0 · 2.6k· ₩10,000–20,000
Imun Seolnogtang the first restaurant to be officially registered in Seoul has endured countless hstorical events.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
Kotton.Seoul ★ 4.7 · 491· ₩1–10,000
A specialty coffee shop in Seoul known for its clean industrial aesthetic, specialized coffee, and bakery selection, including signature Kotton Coffee and cinnamon cappuccino.
Every day 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Nakwon ★ 4.5 · 520· ₩10,000–20,000
A railway-themed cafe known for its desserts, including chocolate and matcha cheesecakes, and signature drinks like chestnut and peanut lattes.
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
Vegan Insa ★ 4.8 · 668· ₩10,000-20,000
Every day 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Ikseon-dong Restaurant Maison de Paris ★ 4.5 · 1.8k· ₩10,000-30,000
Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Cherry Garden Restaurant (Halal) Insadong ★ 4.9 · 217
Every day 10 AM – 10 PM
korean restaurant Damsot Ikseon ★ 4.7 · 503· ₩10,000–20,000
Every day 11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Cheongsudang Bakery ★ 4.4 · 1.9k· ₩10,000–20,000
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1 Insa-dong 2 Bukchon Hanok Village 3 Insadong Vintage 4 안국 그래인스쿠키 북촌점 5 National Museum of Korean Contemporary History 6 Osulloc Tea House Bukchon 7 Alto Coffee Bar 8 Imun Seolnongtang 9 Kotton.Seoul 10 Nakwon Ready to plan Gahoe-dong? Turn these Gahoe-dong picks into a day-by-day Seoul plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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