Things to Do in Gwanghwamun, Seoul Gwanghwamun in Seoul is home to Gyeongbokgung Palace, a 14th-century world heritage site with a museum and gardens. Free guided tours are offered of the palace.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace ★ 4.6 · 46.8k★
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
Mon 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Mimiline ★ 4.7 · 480
Every day 11 AM – 5 AM Where to eat & drink in Gwanghwamun
FourB, Gwanghwamun ★ 4.5 · 887· ₩1–10,000
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 9 AM – 9 PM
Ogawa ★ 4.4 · 712· ₩100,000+
A Japanese restaurant located in a basement, known for its sushi, abalone congee, and omakase fixed menus.
Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 4 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Terarosa Coffee ★ 4.3 · 1.6k· ₩1–10,000
Mon 10 AM – 9 PM
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 8 PM
Mutan Gwanghwamun Branch (restaurant) ★ 4.9 · 2.8k
Every day 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Wooara restaurant ★ 5.0 · 340· ₩100,000+
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Bas Burger, Gwanghwamun Branch ★ 4.4 · 892· ₩10,000–20,000
Mon–Fri 10:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Sun Closed
광장시장 일호상회 (ILHO Market) ★ 4.6 · 257· ₩1–10,000
Every day 10 AM – 4 PM
레망도레 광화문점 Les Mains Dorées Gwanghwamun ★ 4.9 · 414· ₩10,000–20,000
Every day 8 AM – 9 PM
광화문 맛집 고우가 광화문 ★ 4.9 · 389· ₩100,000+
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
어슬광화문 Aseul Gwanghwamun ★ 5.0 · 100· ₩20,000–70,000
Every day 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Szimpatikus Restaurant Gwanghwamun (심퍼티쿠시 광화문점) ★ 4.9 · 122· ₩20,000–60,000
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
Koffee sniffer ★ 4.5 · 264· ₩1–10,000
A cozy roasters cafe known for its meticulously roasted coffee, house blend, signature Sniffer Latte, and custard latte, with a stylish, minimalist atmosphere and jazzy vinyl records.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 10 AM – 8 PM
Gwanghwamun Ttukgam ★ 4.3 · 1.4k· ₩10,000–20,000
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 4 AM
Sat 9 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 4 AM
Sun 9 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM Planning time in Gwanghwamun?
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