Itaewon
이태원
Seoul's most international neighborhood, home to restaurants from around the world, bars, vintage shops and a mosque. Nearby Gyeongnidan-gil and Haebangchon have artsy boutiques.
Itaewon grew up near a former US military base in Korea and developed into Seoul's most cosmopolitan district. Along the main street on both sides you'll find restaurants from many countries, craft beer bars, nightclubs, vintage shops and plus-size clothing stores. On the hillside are the Seoul Central Mosque and nearby halal restaurants. On the west side, Gyeongnidan-gil and Haebangchon are known for alley cafés, bars and views of N Seoul Tower. On the east side, Hannam-dong is home to designer select shops and the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art. In 2022, a crowd crush during Halloween occurred in an alley beside the Hamilton Hotel, and a memorial wall now stands there. Be careful about safety when crowds are large during holidays. Itaewon Station (Subway Line 6) is right here.
Opening hours
All day (most shops open from 11:00; bars until late night)
Nearby sights
- Leeum Museum of Art
- War Memorial of Korea
- National Museum of Korea
- N Seoul Tower
- Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
- Namsangol Hanok Village
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Seoullo 7017