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Itaewon
Seoul's most international nightlife, from world cuisine to late-night bars.
Itaewon is Seoul's melting pot, a hillside of global restaurants, antique shops, and the city's most diverse nightlife. After dark the bars and clubs along the main drag and its side streets draw a mixed, international crowd, with cuisines from every continent within a few blocks.
What makes Itaewon worth visiting
Nightlife and bars
The densest run of international bars and clubs in the city, busy late into the night.
World cuisine
World Food Street and the surrounding lanes cover cuisines you cannot find easily elsewhere in Seoul.
Antiques and vintage
Long-running antique and furniture shops line the main road.
Open and inclusive
A historically international quarter and home to Seoul's most inclusive nightlife.
Tips for visiting Itaewon
- 1.Itaewon is at its best after dark, so plan a late start.
- 2.Explore the side streets and slopes, not just the main road.
- 3.It links on foot to Hannam and Haebangchon if you want a quieter detour.
Best for
Nearest station
Itaewon (Line 6)
Top spots in Itaewon

Hanuumul Itaewon
한우물 이태원

Anov Itaewon
아노브 이태원

Flip Itaewon
프립 이태원

Itaewon Hwaro
이태원화로

Itaewon Bunsik
이태원분식

The View Itaewon
더뷰 이태원

Frost
프로스트

Kieri
키에리
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