Buam-dong
부암동
Village in Jongno-gu. Open 24 hours. Plan about 1.5 hours. 29 min walk from Muakjae Station.
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About
Information: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)Buam-dong, located in Jongno-gu, is a neighborhood featuring winding alleyways that perfectly preserve both the sophisticated atmosphere of Samcheong-dong and the rustic charm of the past. In Buam-dong, art museums, unique cafes, and restaurants coexist with mills and barbershops from the 1960s and 70s. Originally a neighborhood where artists from various fields lived a leisurely life, it has recently become famous for distinctive cafes and shops. It is a neighborhood with diverse characteristics, offering both a pleasant walking course and the vibe of a tourist destination.
Our guide
Buam-dong is reached by bus: its nearest subway station by our estimate, Muakjae, is 1.65 km away in a straight line. From Seoul Station 35 min on bus 7016; from Myeongdong 40 min (Line 4 to Chungmuro, Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung, then bus 7022); from Hongik Univ. 45 min (AREX to Gongdeok, Line 5 to Gwanghwamun, then bus 1020); from Gangnam about 1 h. From Incheon Airport allow about 1 h 30 (AREX to Digital Media City, Line 6 to Bulgwang, then bus 7022) and 55 min from Gimpo.
In the evening: business licence records list 2 pubs and bars (beer halls, soju bars, lounge bars and live cafés) within 500 m of Buam-dong.
Staying near Buam-dong: by our estimate the closest area we suggest for a base is Gyeongbokgung Station (19 min by bus 7022 and on foot), with 12 hotels within walking distance of the station.
Travel times are estimates from our transit model, Oct 2026.
Pairs well with
Within a 20-minute walk.
Where to stay near Buam-dong
Areas with the shortest trip here, on foot or by public transit.
From each area’s main station, on foot or by public transit. Our estimates (Nov 2026).
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