Itaewon

梨泰院 · イテウォン

한강진Hangangjin

Seoul's international district: food from everywhere and late nights.

Itaewon grew up next to a US Army base and became Seoul's most international neighbourhood, with restaurants from around the world, rooftop bars, clubs and vintage shops.

The neighbouring areas, Haebangchon, Gyeongnidan-gil and Hannam-dong, each have their own scene, from hillside cafés to designer boutiques.

Which exit to take

FollowsignsItaewon-ro main streetArea · about 1 min walkThe main strip of shops and restaurants right outside the station.
FollowsignsLeeum Museum of ArtMuseum · about 12 min walkSamsung's art museum, with Korean ceramics and contemporary works. Book ahead.
FollowsignsHannam-dongShopping · about 15 min walkDesigner boutiques, galleries and cafés east of Itaewon.
FollowsignsGyeongnidan-gil & HaebangchonFood · about 15 min walkHillside restaurant streets with city views. Noksapyeong station is closer.

Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.

Food nearby

This is where to find food that isn't Korean: Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, Thai and more, plus Seoul's best brunch scene.

Good to know

Line 6 only: change at Samgakji (Line 4) or Hapjeong (Line 2).
Seoul Central Mosque is on the hill behind the main street.

Travel times

To	Time	How
Myeongdong	~18 min	Line 6 towards Noksapyeong, then change at Samgakji to Line 4
Gyeongbokgung	~22 min	Line 6 towards Hangangjin, then change at Yaksu to Line 3
Bukchon & Insadong	~21 min	Line 6 towards Hangangjin, then change at Yaksu to Line 3
Seoul Station	~15 min	Line 6 towards Noksapyeong, then change at Samgakji to Line 4
Hongdae	~19 min	Line 6 towards Noksapyeong, then change at Gongdeok to AREX (airport)
Seongsu	~24 min	Line 6 towards Hangangjin, then change at Sindang to Line 2
Gangnam	~33 min	Line 6 towards Hangangjin, then change at Yaksu to Line 3, then change at Sinsa to Sinbundang
Jamsil / Lotte World	~35 min	Line 6 towards Hangangjin, then change at Sindang to Line 2

Approximate, based on distance between stops plus about seven minutes per change. Add a few minutes for waiting.

On the map

Nearby station guides

4회현Namdaemun MarketHoehyeon stationKorea's biggest traditional market, one stop from Myeongdong.4명동MyeongdongMyeongdong stationSeoul's busiest shopping district, street food and the walk up to Namsan.3S신사Garosu-gilSinsa stationGarosu-gil's tree-lined boutiques and cafés.