Address

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

Type

Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2148-4160,
+82-2-2148-4161

Homepage

hanok.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.
  
  Telephone
  +82-2-2148-4160, +82-2-2148-4161
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Tour Course Information
  Walking Tour Course (3 hours 30 minutes)
  
  Anguk Station → Bukchon Culture Center → Gahoe-dong 11beonji → Hansangsu Embroidery Workshop → Gahoe Folk Drawing Shop → Bukchon Museum 'Old Fragrance' → Anguk-dong house of Yun Boseonga → Anguk Station
  
  * Reservation: Online at dobo.visitseoul.net (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese).
  Please book at least 3 days before the desired tour day.
  * Reservation's confirmation: via text message or official website.
  * Language services offered in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.
  * Inquiries: +82-2-6922-0777
  
  Parking Facilities
  Not available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Cafe, workshops, museum, etc.
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Jaedong Primary School Tourist Information Center:
  +82-2-2148-4160 (English, Japanese)
  
  Jeongdok Library Tourist Information Center:
  +82-2-2148-4161 (English, Japanese, Chinese)
  
  Pets
  Allowed
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon (북촌 8경)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Bukchon, literally translated to northern village, refers to the neighborhood located north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. The southern land of Jongno, wh...

  • 

    Bukchon Cultural Center (북촌문화센터)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Transmit Culture Institutions
    Bukchon Cultural Center was established to offer traditional cultural experience opportunities for citizens in Seoul. The programs include calligraphy, tea cere...

  • 

    Hanok Homestay Information Center (한옥체험살이 안내센터)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Cultural Centers
    Hanok Homestay Information Center was opened in the famous Bukchon Hanok Village by the Jongno-gu District Office to promote 'hanok tourism' in Seoul. The cente...

  • 

    Seongsim Arts & Crafts (청원산방)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Transmit Culture Institutions
    Located in Samcheong-dong and established in 1981, Seongsim Yeogongwon is an art studio by Sim Yong-sik (Intangible Cultural Property designated by City of Seou...

  • 

    Rakkojae (락고재 (서울))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Traditional&Cultural Experiences/ Temple Stays
    Rakkojae is a traditional Korean-style guesthouse offering Korean food, Korean folk music and Korean folk dance. Visitors can experience the tasteful life of a ...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Rakkojae Seoul (락고재 서울)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Located in Bukchon, surrounded by Bugaksan Mountain between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, Rakkojae Seoul is one of the first hanok accommodati...

  • 

    Cheong Yeon Jae Hanok Hotel (청연재)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Located around the tourist information center in Bukchon Hanok Village in Jongno-gu, which is famous as the noblemen”s residential area during the Joseon Dynast...

  • 

    Hyu Guesthouse (휴게스트하우스)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Located in a narrow alleyway between hanok buildings in Anguk-dong, Hyu Guesthouse is not far from Anguk Station Exit 2 in the direction of Bukchon Hanok Villag...

  • 

    Yeonwoo Guesthouse (연우하우스)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Yeonwoo Guesthouse is a quiet and cozy traditional Korean guest house (hanok) located in Gahoe-dong, Jongnogu in Bukchon Hanok Village, a charming area crisscr...

  • 

    K-guesthouse Insadong 1 - Goodstay K-게스트하우스 인사동1호 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Inn/Motel
    K-guesthouse Insadong 1, situated on the main street of Insa-dong in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is an ideal accommodation for tourists. This simple yet luxuriously desig...

• Restaurants

  • 

    Osegyehyang (오세계향)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Vegetarian Restaurants
    Osegyehyang is a vegetarian restaurant location in Insa-dong, a street known for its traditional culture and crafts. It serves various dishes that cater to the ...

  • 

    Yongsusan - Biwon Branch (용수산(비원점))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    With Songaksan Mountain to the north and Yongsusan Mountain to the south, the capital of ancient Goryeo, Gaeseong was a city known to have the most developed fo...

  • 

    Baengnyeon Samgyetang (백년토종삼계탕)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Baengnyeon Samgyetang is a traditional restaurant that specializes in samgye-tang (ginseng chicken soup), and is located at the entrance to Bukchon Hanok Villa...

  • 

    Sanchon (산촌)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Vegetarian Restaurants
    Founded and opened by Monk Jeongsan, Sanchon is a vegan-friendly restaurant that mainly serves temple foods. The dishes found here are a results of Kim Yun...

  • 

    Dining in Space (다이닝 인 스페이스)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    Dining in Space is a resturant overlooking Changdeokgung Palace and serving course meals of French cuisine.

• Shopping

  • 

    Eunnamu (은나무)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Eunnamu specializes in accessories, focusing on the beauty of simple nature and natural lines. It applies Korean traditional patterns to its accessories. The ma...

  • 

    Arirang Master Crafts Shop (아리랑명품관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    Arirang Master Crafts Shop is a comprehensive shopping center dealing with Korean traditional crafts. It covers traditional crafts by famous artists, pottery fo...

  • 

    Gallery Park Young Sook (Atelier Seoul) (박영숙요 (아틀리에서울))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Gallery Park Young Sook (Atelier Seoul) is the gallery of the modern potter, Park Young Sook. The gallery displays and sells white porcelain representing the Jo...

  • 

    Gru (그루)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Gru is a shop dedicated to the promotion of Fair Trade items. Items in Gru are made by women living in impoverished areas in Asia. These environment-friendly cl...

  • 

    Tong-In Store (통인가게)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    Tong-In Store is the oldest traditional crafts shopping center in Korea. It is home to over 100 shops that sell ancient and contemporary traditional crafts, as ...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1 or 2.
  - Go straight for about 300m to arrive at Bukchon Hanok Village.
  
  [Bus]
  Get off at Bukchon Hanok Village Bus Stop.
  - Maeul Bus Jongno 02
  
  

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