📝 1. Overview
Just behind the buzz of Itaewon lies Seoul’s low-key cool — Gyeongnidan-gil and Haebangchon (HBC). Once a hidden hillside village, now a hub for artists, chefs, and creatives, this area overflows with microbreweries, hole-in-the-wall eateries, retro cafés, and global soul. With narrow roads, steep alleys, and rooftop views over Namsan, it’s the spot for when you want Seoul without the spotlight.
🌟 2. Highlights
🍔 International Eateries – American brunch, Filipino BBQ, Nepalese curries
🍺 Craft Beer Bars – Cozy microbreweries with live DJ sets on weekends
🎸 Live Music in HBC – Underground bars & jam sessions
☕ Retro & Rooftop Cafés – Quirky interiors + panoramic Seoul views
🖼️ Street Art & Indie Vibes – Painted walls & handwritten shop signs
🌄 Hilltop Sunset Spots – Small parks with skyline views over Itaewon
📚 Creative Studios & Book Cafés – Zines, poetry, and expat-led events
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best photo spots:
- Rooftop cafés at golden hour
- Hand-painted staircases in Haebangchon alleys
- Street corners with English/Korean mixed signage
🕐 Best time: 4 PM–10 PM for dinner, drinks & indie night mood
💬 Staff in many places speak fluent English (expat-run spots!)
🐕 Dog-friendly cafés & patios are common
👟 Wear good shoes — hills are real 😅
🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats – Top 3 in Gyeongnidan & HBC
- The Royal Food & Drink (HBC)
🍳 Legendary brunch, rooftop terrace, and indie playlists
📍 45 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
🚶 In Haebangchon main street - Jacoby’s Burgers (Gyeongnidan)
🍔 Custom burgers & killer jalapeño fries
📍 130-43 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu
🕒 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
🚶 Iconic joint near the bottom of Gyeongnidan-gil - The Booth Brewing
🍺 Korean craft beer bar with chill vibes & solid pizzas
📍 5-8 Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu
🕒 5:00 PM – Midnight
🚶 Midway up Gyeongnidan hill
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Itaewon Station (Line 6):
🚇 Exit 4 → Walk 10 min uphill into Gyeongnidan-gil
🚶 Or walk from Hamilton Hotel past the mosque
📍 From Noksapyeong Station (Line 6):
🚇 Exit 2 → Cross the overpass to enter Gyeongnidan
🚶 Haebangchon = 5–10 min walk up from there
📍 Getting Around
🚶 Most spots are on foot — alley-style layout
📱 Cafés & bars update hours often → check Instagram before going
🌇 Go before sunset for golden light, stay after for the vibe
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