Hannam-dong Backstreets 한남동 골목
Seoul · Yongsan, Itaewon & Hannam · Sights
Hannam-dong is a stylish residential area just east of Itaewon, where quiet lanes hide fashion boutiques, design shops, bakeries and small galleries. The mood is calmer and more upscale than Itaewon, and the cafes spill onto terraces at the first hint of sun. Several major art museums and gallery spaces lie nearby, so you can browse a boutique, stop for a pastry, and step into an exhibition in a single afternoon.
Many shops open in the late morning, and some close on one day a week. English is commonly spoken by staff, and cards are accepted. Prices tend to be higher than in other neighborhoods.
Check opening hours, as they may change.
Hangangjin Station (한강진역), Line 6, Exit 1 or 3, is the usual entry. From there, walk down the main street into the side lanes.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 한남동 골목
- Best time to visit
- Weekday afternoons are relaxed. Early evening glows well in the lanes.
- Pair it with
- Leeum Museum of Art and Passion 5 are close, and Summer Rain Brunch and Itaewon and Gyeongnidan-gil are within walking distance.
- Great for
- Couples, Friends, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- Boutiques, galleries and bakeries along quiet lanes. Pair with a visit to Leeum Museum of Art.