Hannam-dong

About this place

Nestled between the southern slopes of Namsan Mountain and the Han River, Hannam-dong is known as the Beverly Hills of Seoul, where luxury residences, embassy compounds, and world-class restaurants coexist. The sloping alleyways are lined with art galleries—including the renowned Leeum Museum of Art—alongside flagship stores for Korean and international designers. The neighborhood's hillside vantage points offer some of the most romantic views of the Han River in the city, while strict embassy-district zoning has kept the area from overdevelopment despite its proximity to trendy Itaewon.

Good to know

Address

Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Hours

Always open

Individual cafes and galleries typically operate 10:00-22:00.

Photo spots nearby

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  Itaewon

  4 min by transit

  4-min route →
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  Leeum Museum of Art

  5 min by transit

  5-min route →
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  War Memorial of Korea

  11 min by transit

  11-min route →
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  Gyeongridan-gil

  14 min by transit

  14-min route →
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  National Theater of Korea

  15 min by transit

  15-min route →
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  Haebangchon

  18 min by transit

  18-min route →

Transit times by ODsay