Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
익선동 한옥거리
Experience spot in Jongno-gu. Open 09:00–22:00 daily. Plan about 1.5 hours. 5 min walk from Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station.
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Information: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)Ikseon-dong is a place where the harmony of alleys and hanok houses exudes beautiful charm and is a must-visit spot for tourists of all ages and genders. It is also an area that connects the younger and older generations.
Our guide
Ikseon-dong Hanok Street is within a 15-minute walk of the Beautiful Tea Museum and Unhyeongung 7 min, Changdeokgung Palace and Ssamzigil 8 min. Unhyeongung and Changdeokgung are closed on Mondays.
Getting to Ikseon-dong: from Seoul Station 18 min on Line 1 to Jongno 3-ga, Myeongdong 21 min (Line 4 to Chungmuro, then Line 3), Hongik Univ. 28 min, Gangnam 40 min. From Gimpo Airport 40 min and Incheon Airport about 1 h 15 via Seoul Station.
Staying close: Anguk Station is the nearest area we suggest for a base by our estimate, a short walk from Ikseon-dong, with 48 hotels within walking distance; Jongno 3-ga Station, also a short walk away, has 120 hotels.
Travel times are estimates from our transit model, Oct 2026.
Pairs well with
Within a 20-minute walk.
Where to stay near Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
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From each area’s main station, on foot or by public transit. Our estimates (Nov 2026).
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