Gahoe-dong, Seoul: Things to Do & Map

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.

Insa-dongMarket
Bukchon Hanok VillageHistoric Landmark
Insadong VintageFlea Market

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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in Gahoe-dong

Insa-dong
Market★
neighborhood in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Bukchon Hanok Village
★ 4.4 · 24.5k
Historic Landmark★
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Insadong Vintage
★ 5.0 · 372
Flea Market
Every day
10 AM – 10 PM
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안국 그래인스쿠키 북촌점
★ 5.0 · 615
Specialty Store
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
★ 4.5 · 4.0k
History Museum
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
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KCDF Gallery
★ 4.8 · 197
Craft Workshop
A Korean crafts exhibition hall and gift shop in Insa-dong, it showcases modern and traditional handmade products like ceramics, textiles, and moon jars.
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Seoul Selection
Bookstore
Mon–Fri
9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Gahoe-dong

Osulloc Tea House Bukchon
★ 4.8 · 1.1k
Tea House
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 7 PM
Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 8 PM
Sun
10 AM – 8 PM
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Alto Coffee Bar
★ 4.9 · 364
Coffee Shop· ₩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
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Imun Seolnongtang
★ 4.0 · 2.6k
Neighborhood Restaurant· ₩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
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Kotton.Seoul
★ 4.7 · 491
Coffee Shop· ₩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
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Vegan Insa
★ 4.8 · 695
Vegan· ₩10,000-20,000
Every day
11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
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Ikseon-dong Restaurant Maison de Paris
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
French· ₩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
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Cherry Garden Restaurant (Halal) Insadong
★ 4.9 · 223
Korean· ₩10,000–20,000 per person
Every day
10 AM – 10 PM
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korean restaurant Damsot Ikseon
★ 4.7 · 507
Korean· ₩10,000–20,000
Every day
11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
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Cheongsudang Bakery
★ 4.4 · 1.9k
Bakery· ₩10,000–20,000
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