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Gyeongbokgung to Hongdae · 11 spots

Nearby Landmarks & Directions

The city is closer than it feels from the hill. Here is how to reach each spot from the house.

From the house

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  1. 1

    Gyeongbokgung Palace(opens in Naver Map)

    Bus · about 35 min

    Take a 03 bus from the Naksan Balcony area to Dongdaemun, then transfer bus to Gyeongbokgung Palace.

  2. 2

    Insadong · Bukchon Hanok Village(opens in Naver Map)

    Bus + Subway · about 20–25 min

    Take Bus 03 (or walk to Dongdaemun) → Line 1 to Jongno 3-ga → transfer to Line 3 to Anguk Station (안국역), the most convenient starting point for Insadong and Bukchon Hanok Village.

  3. 3

    Gwangjang Market(opens in Naver Map)

    Local Bus 03 · about 15–20 min

    Take Jongno Village Bus 03 from near Naksan Balcony and get off near Gwangjang Market.

  4. 4

    Dongdaemun · DDP(opens in Naver Map)

    Walk or Bus 03 · about 20–25 min

    Walk downhill or take Bus 03 to Dongdaemun Station, then walk about 5 minutes to reach DDP.

  5. 5

    Myeongdong(opens in Naver Map)

    Walk + Subway · about 25–30 min

    Walk about 10 minutes or 03 bus to Dongdaemun Station → take Line 4 directly to Myeongdong Station (3 stops, 명동역).

  6. 6

    Namdaemun Market(opens in Naver Map)

    Walk + Subway · about 35 min

    Walk about 10 minutes or 03 bus to Dongdaemun Station → take Line 4 to Hoehyeon Station (회현역), right by Namdaemun Market.

  7. 7

    N Seoul Tower(opens in Naver Map)

    Walk + Subway + Cable Car · about 40 min

    Walk about 10 minutes or 03 bus to Dongdaemun Station → take Line 4 to Myeongdong Station → walk to the Namsan Cable Car.

  8. 8

    Seongsu(opens in Naver Map)

    Walk + Subway · about 35 min

    03 bus to Changsin (Line 6) then Sindang (Line 2) → take Line 2 toward Seongsu.

  9. 9

    Gangnam · COEX(opens in Naver Map)

    Walk + Subway · about 45–50 min

    Walk about 10 minutes or 03 bus to Dongdaemun Station → take Line 4 toward Dongjak Station (Line 9) to Bongeunsa Station.

  10. 10

    Lotte World Tower(opens in Naver Map)

    Walk + Subway · about 45–50 min

    Walk about 10 minutes or 03 bus to Dongdaemun Station → take Line 4 to DDP Station (Line 2) to Jamsil Station.

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    Hongdae(opens in Naver Map)

    Walk + Subway · about 40–45 min

    03 bus to Changsin St → take Line 6 toward Hapjeong. For the main Hongdae area, get off at Hapjeong Station and walk toward Hongdae. For the quieter café and university area, continue to Sangsu Station.