Seoul Cafe Guide: Villa Coffee Bar, a Rooftop Spot with Stunning City Views

I’ve been posting a lot about Haebangchon lately, and as I mentioned in another article, one of the area’s biggest charms is its high elevation, which offers great views of Seoul. So today, I’d like to introduce a café where you can enjoy that beautiful cityscape.

I visited this café in the spring with a friend and was able to enjoy the fresh, green scenery under clear skies.

The café I visited is called Villa Coffee Bar.

It’s a renovated old house turned into a cozy café. The space isn’t large, but its charm lies in its small, homey atmosphere paired with an open, panoramic view of Seoul. As soon as you walk in, the “ta-da” moment of the view catches your eyes immediately.

 The music album covers displayed on the walls also add a hip vibe to the space.

The Basque cheesecake is said to be the café’s signature menu item.

What makes this place even better is that you can go up to the rooftop. The interior is stylish and pleasant, but the rooftop offers truly stunning views. From up there, you can see both the Seoul skyline and Namsan Tower at a glance. On a nice day, sitting on the rooftop and enjoying a cup of tea feels absolutely wonderful.

One thing to keep in mind: this café is also very popular among locals, so it can be difficult to find a seat on weekends. And since it’s located in a residential area, the entrance can be a bit tricky to find. Make sure to look for the small sign like the one in the photo below, and head up the stairs.

[Café Information]
★ Address: 2F, 101-9 Shinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
★ Hours: Open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM [Tue-Fri]
                Open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM [Sat-Sun]
★ Closed: Every Monday
(Opening hours and days may vary, so please check the café’s announcements on Instagram in advance.)
★ Instagram ID : @villa_coffeebar

It’s located right near Shinheung Market, so it’s also great for grabbing a relaxing tea break after exploring the market. You can check out my post about Shinheung Market as well.

Enjoy the hip and vibrant atmosphere of Seoul from this lovely spot!