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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 t...

Seoul Tourism Plaza- The Best Place to Start Planning Your Seoul Trip

If you’re planning a trip to Korea but feel unsure about how to organize your itinerary or where to go, why not start by visiting a tourist information center located in the heart of Seoul? Seoul offers a wide range of resources for travelers just like you.
 
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Today, I’d like to introduce the Seoul Tourism Plaza, located near Jonggak Station. Here, you can find general tour information as well as medical tourism guidance, which is becoming increasingly popular in Seoul. The plaza also features a variety of cute and well-designed Korean tourism goods, making it a fun place to browse and shop.
 

Seoul Tourism Plaza Information

  • Address: 1st Floor, Samil Building, 85 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Nearest Station: Jonggak Station, Exit 4
  • Opening Hours: 9:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM (Closed on weekends)
After exiting Jonggak Station through Exit 4, it’s about a 5-minute walk. You’ll soon spot a building like the one shown in the photos. 

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<This is the entrance to the information center>

Right in front of the building, there is also a small tourist information booth where you can pick up various travel pamphlets and brochures.

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The Seoul Tourism Plaza is located on the first floor of the building. Once inside, head to the left and you’ll see a space that looks like a shop. It’s filled with Seoul and Korea themed design products, which makes browsing quite enjoyable. I found myself spending some time just looking around.

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Nearby, you’ll also notice an information desk, as shown in the photos. 

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If you have any questions about traveling in Seoul, don’t hesitate to ask the staff- they’re there to help. Right next to it is a medical consultation desk, which can be especially useful since medical tourism in Seoul is growing, yet reliable information can sometimes be hard to find.

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Along one wall, you’ll see messages and notes left by visitors from all over the world. Reading through this guest message area was surprisingly fun and heartwarming.

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Restrooms in the building are open to visitors as well, so feel free to use them if needed.

This location is also very close to Cheonggyecheon Stream, which I introduced in a previous post. Gwanghwamun Square is nearby as well, and if you continue walking a bit further, you can even reach Gyeongbokgung Palace. It’s a great idea to combine a visit to the information center with these nearby attractions.

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(Here’s a post about Cheonggyecheon. Click to learn more if you’re interested)

I hope you take advantage of the helpful consultations and resources here, and enjoy planning a perfect Seoul tour with confidence. Happy travels! 😊

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