Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul
Source: english.seoul.go.kr, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A residential hillside of hanok between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. Seoul restricts tourist visits to the alleys of Bukchon-ro 11-gil.
Insider tip
The restricted zone is closed to tourists from 17:00 to 10:00 the next day, with a ₩100,000 fine, enforced since 1 March 2025. Keep your voice down and stay on the lanes.
What the guides say about Bukchon Hanok Village
Tourist visits to the lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village are limited to 10:00 to 17:00, and there's a ₩100,000 fine outside those hours.
Bukchon Hanok Village is a living neighbourhood, so Seoul limits tourist visits to the lanes of Bukchon-ro 11-gil between 10:00 and 17:00.
If you want quiet mornings, stay near Anguk, where Bukchon Hanok Village and Changdeokgung Palace are a short walk away.
What's on near Bukchon Hanok Village
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Bukchon Hanok Village, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
The Story of Joseon Wooden Furniture
Time 10:00 to 18:00, closed Sun and Wed
Exhibition at the Bukchon Museum. Open 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission 17:30), closed Sundays and Wednesdays. Admission KRW 3,000 for adults and KRW 2,000 for youth and seniors, free for preschool children.
ZERO: The North Korea
Special exhibition at the National Folk Museum of Korea, on view in Special Exhibition Hall 1.
. Ray in Manila, CC BY-SA 4.0 Korea Artist Prize 2026
Exhibition at MMCA Seoul, listed on the museum's homepage.
MMCA x LG OLED Series 2026
Exhibition at MMCA Seoul, listed on the museum's homepage.
Do Ho Suh
Solo exhibition at MMCA Seoul. The museum posted a ticketing notice on 28 Aug 2026 saying early-bird tickets were sold out and same-day tickets are sold on site per time slot.
Smaller local events nearby
Lee Kwangyoung: Civilization Landscape Exhibition
2 to 16 Nov · Hakgojae Art Center, Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun
Exhibition by Lee Kwangyoung on the first floor of Hakgojae Art Center.
Map · Source: Hakgojae Art Center · 이광영 | 문명산수 文明山水
Baek In-je's House Guided Tour in English Exhibition
Every Friday. Next: Fri 6 Nov · Baek In-je's House, Jongno
Baek In-je's House, a hanok in Bukchon, runs a guided tour in English on Fridays at 16:00 and admission is free.
Free · 16:00 · Map · Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul) · 백인제가옥 영어 해설 (금요일)
Nearby
Around Bukchon and Samcheong-dong
Hanok lanes, a second palace and the Samcheong-ro galleries
Bukchon sits between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, and most of it is still a residential neighbourhood. Samcheong-ro, along the palace wall, has the national art museum and several galleries. The nearest station is Anguk, on Line 3.
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 5 museums, 3 palaces and temples, 3 cafes and 2 landmarks. Read the Bukchon and Samcheong-dong guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Bukchon Hanok Village?
- 37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- How do I get to Bukchon Hanok Village?
- The nearest station is Anguk (Line 3), exit 2. Bukchon Hanok Village is in Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul.
- How much does Bukchon Hanok Village cost?
- Nothing. Bukchon Hanok Village is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Bukchon Hanok Village?
- Plan for 1.5 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Bukchon Hanok Village?
- Late morning.
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