Most Instagrammable Places in Seoul

Whether you spend 3 days in Seoul or much more, if you are passionate about photography or on Instagram, you’ll want to know all about the most Instagrammable places in Seoul.

Although the sights weren’t so picturesque when I visited Seoul on cold winter days, I love the pictures I’ve taken of the capital.

Whenever I look at them, I feel like the weather was much warmer, and I must agree the sun helped bring out the colors. As a result, I have plenty of pretty Instagram pictures to share.

And I want to share with you the result of my hard work researching the most Instagrammable places in Seoul.

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Most Instagrammable places in Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is a vibrant city where you can go from skyscrapers to old traditional buildings in the blink of an eye. Its rich culture surprises you, and Instagrammable restaurants and cafes are at every corner.

Seoul is much more vibrant, colorful, and green during spring or summer. But at the end of the day, I work with what I have and am pretty happy with the results.

You might want to get your Seoul pass in order to get around faster, cheaper, and get to see all the great Seoul places.

Bukchon Hanok Village

Maybe the most popular place in Seoul, Bukchon Hanok Village, is a great place to take pictures, especially when renting a traditional Korean suit, a Hanbok, for you and your loved one.

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The residential area is where members of the royal family lived together with close ones and is still inhabited today. That’s why I recommend respecting the people who live here while taking beautiful pictures.

Streets are running up and down, and many of the Hanoks (traditional Korean houses) have been transformed into coffee places or tea houses. Also, there are many shops and museums you can get lost in.

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Admission Fee: Free

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Jongno-gu, Gahoe-dong, 계동길 37

Subway: Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1 or 2.

Iwha Mural Village

It is one of my favorite places in Seoul and a trendy destination for most people visiting and looking for the most Instagrammable places in Seoul.

Expect to climb some serious stairs and steep streets, but the reward will be amazing, colorful streets and breathtaking views of Seoul from above.

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The small part of town has many terraces, coffee places, and bars where you can rest after the climb.

I’ve also noticed that the place is popular because Korean drama movies are shot here. K-pop and Korean drama are huge in Korea and Asia. Thus, many fans come to take pictures on the streets where their favorite characters lived some of their most important moments.

Remember that this is also a residential area, and respecting the local people is the most important.

Address: 49 Naksan 4-gil, Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

***Arc N Book* *Lotte***

It’s a bookshop we are talking about, but it has some of the most amazing places for taking perfect Instagram Seoul pictures.

At Arc N Book, they organize all kinds of activities, book releases, and readings. Petite sofas and comfortable corners allow anyone to sit back and relax with a book or a magazine.

We were so charmed by this place that we spent quite some time there. In the bookshop, you’ll find plenty of souvenirs to bring back home.

But the most Instagrammable place you’ll see here is the arch of books.

Address: 29 Eulji-ro, Euljiro 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Ko rea

Starfield Library

On the other side of the Han River, in the famous Gangnam area of Seoul, sits another trendy Instagram Seoul destination.

It surprised me that Starfield Library is inside a shopping mall, COEX Mall. But if you follow the instructions provided by Google Maps or Naver Maps, you’ll have no problem finding it.

The place was packed with teenagers taking tons of pictures or just killing time when I was there.

I suggest going with someone if you want to take the iconic picture on the stairs. I only had my tripod, so I had to find a different angle and take my picture either way.

Address: 955-9 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Bongeunsa Buddhist temple

Just a few steps away from the Starfield Library, you’ll find the beautiful Bongeunsa Buddhist temple.

The most important Buddhist temple in Korea, dating back more than 1000 years, is where a splash of color will enchant your senses.

I loved strolling around the beautiful garden, which transforms into an incredibly flower-filled place as soon as Spring arrives.

Another thing you can do is disconnect with a cup of flavored tea at the local teahouse, and the inside of the small temple-like building is perfect for some great Instagram pictures.

Address: 531 Bongeunsa-ro, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Palaces (Gyeongbokgung Palace or Changdeokgung Palace)

Even though it was freezing on both occasions, I visited the two palaces; the view was still stunning.

Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest one in Korea, thus the most crowded one. But when you go early in the morning and enter by the Gwanghwamun gate, you might be lucky and skip the crowds.

If you’re not in luck, I suggest skipping that one and heading directly to Changdeokgung Palace, which is far less crowded and offers just as many picture-perfect spots.

Address:

Gyeongbokgung Palace: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace: 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Myeongdong streets

It is just an area in Seoul, why would this be one of the most Instagrammable places in Seoul you ask.

Oh well, these streets are incredible as soon as night falls. All the neon lights turn on, hundreds of street food stalls come to life, and everything vibrates with life.

Address: 83-9 Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Stylenanda Pink Pool Cafe

It is one of the most Instagrammable places in Seoul, which I failed to go to. Maybe the hippest place in Seoul is where you can enjoy a coffee (in a pink cup, of course) and take some pretty cool pictures in this pink girly paradise.

With two locations in town, the place is both a cafe and a makeup and fashion store. What else would you expect from a place like this in the world cosmetics’s capital?

Address:

Hongdae – 335-21, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Myeongdong – 66-2, Chungmuro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

2D Cafe – CAFE 연남동 223-14

I must tell you I have mixed feelings about this place.

Yes, it is the famous coffee shop where you feel like you stepped inside a comic book. Yes, it is a tremendous Instagrammable place and something you should at least try to see and put on your places to visit in Korea during the winter list.

But I felt it was very commercial, and not in a good way.

First, we went there only to find out it had moved on to a larger place. But there was no sign announcing that.

Moving forward, as we arrived at the new location, an extensive line was expecting us. We tried to wait patiently for our turn, but since it was winter and very cold, we just went to another place across the street from the comic fantasy cafe.

Before we left, we decided to go to the entrance and take a picture of the chair in front of the door. Someone came out and told us we could only take photos after being seated at the table, but they were full now. Ok, that’s not how you win your clients.

Address: 223-14 카페, Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Line Friends Flagship Store Gangnam

Moving forward to some other cartoon place, a fun one this time for the child in you!

Line Friends Flagship Cafe is located inside a 3-story-high outlet where you will find it hard to concentrate and step out without buying some of the cutest things in the world. You don’t need things, but who cares when they are so pretty?

Or just come here to drink a coffee and take some Instagram pictures.

Address: 200 Itaewon-ro, Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Kore a

Gangnam

Famous thanks to that awful song, Gangnam is Seoul’s party district.

You can come here for some pretty cool pictures, too. I’m not talking about the “Gangnam Style” statue in front of the COEX mall, but the super hip streets in Gangnam.

Lotte World Tower

The observatory is located on the 123rd floor of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul. If you want an incredible view of Seoul from above, go there.

It might be a great idea to come just before sunset and see Seoul during the best time of the day.

Address: Lotte World Tower – 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Arriate Flower Café

Located on one of the busiest streets in Hongdae, this flower-filled cafe invites you to step inside and be absorbed in a peaceful world.

Everything about this place is Instagrammable, from the entrance to the steps leading up to every little flower hanging from the ceiling.

Address: 164-30 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Insadong

Seoul’s famous shopping area has many more stores. It has pretty narrow streets, tea stores, vibrant colors, and great food locations.

Namsan Tower

One of Seoul’s most iconic landmarks, the Namsan Tower, is strategically located on top of a hill, with the whole town underneath it.

Whether you climb only the hill or take the escalator the extra 236.7m to the top of the tower, you will still have a great view in front of your eyes. Choose to dine at the rotating nGRILL restaurant on the 5th floor of the Namsan Tower.

Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Garak Market

Any local market has its vibe to it, especially the ones in Asia. You won’t feel the local vibe until you get to a local market, no matter where you are.

Garak Market in Seoul is a local fish market where you won’t find the tourist crowds.

The large variety of seafood and vibrant neon signs make this place great for exciting pictures.

Address: 932 Yangjae-daero, Munjeong-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

The Hello Beautiful sign

Before getting to Seoul, I honestly didn’t know what this place was. I just knew it was pretty, and I had to have a picture of it.

Once I got there and got lost on the streets of South Korea’s capital, I discovered this was a cosmetics shop. Even better, right?

I’ll take some pictures and buy some face masks.

National Folk Museum of Korea

Learn about Korean culture and history while making the best out of the place and taking some original pictures.

Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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