About

The historic spine of Seoul. Walk-in distance to Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong's artisan streets. The visitor day-1 station for a tradition-first itinerary.

Best for

Near each exit

• Exit 5

  Gyeongbokgung Palace

  ~10 min walk north. Free entry in hanbok. 10am gate ceremony.

• Exit 6

  Bukchon Hanok Village

  ~8 min walk uphill. Quiet hanok alleys, residents live here.

• Exit 5

  Insadong artisan street

  Tea, calligraphy, ceramics. Pedestrian-only on Sundays.

• Exit 1

  Jogyesa Temple

  Active Buddhist temple, free entry, lantern festivals.

• Exit 5

  Cheonggyecheon stream

  South of the station. 5km walkable stream through downtown.

Eats near here 9 within 600m

• 🍜 Jongno Bossam Alley Korean · $$ · 88m EN partial
• 🍜 Jongno 3-ga Pocha Alley Pojangmacha · $$ · 192m KR only Cash only
• Cheongsudang Café · $$ · 334m EN partial
• 🍜 Manseon Hof Anju / Drinking · $ · 351m KR only
• 🍜 Euljiro Nogari Alley Anju / Drinking · $ · 357m KR only
• 🍜 Euljiro Nogari Alley Pojangmacha Beer Alley · $ · 454m KR only Cash only
• 🍜 Eulji Myeonok Korean · $$ · 460m KR only
• Highwaist Ikseon Café · $$ · 475m EN partial