Specialty Coffee near Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

11 specialty cafés within a 15-minute walk · Seoul, South Korea

Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of Seoul's busiest spots, and there is excellent specialty coffee within easy reach. These are the 11 closest specialty-grade cafés, all within about a 15-minute walk and ordered by distance.

Cafés near Gyeongbokgung Palace

11 cafés within walking distance, nearest first

4 min walk

Blue Bottle Samcheong Cafe

Jongno District, Seoul

Oakland-born specialty pioneer's Seoul outpost in historic Bukchon, offering their signature single-origin beans with hanok rooftop views

Opens at 9:00 AM
8 min walk

EOE seoul

Jongno District, Seoul

Minimalist two-floor cafe in Bukchon serving house-roasted EOE coffee alongside innovative tea-forward drinks and sorbets

Opens at 11:00 AM
9 min walk

COFFEE SHOP ADZE

Jongno District, Seoul

Meticulous single-cup preparation defines this Seochon cafe where baristas take their time crafting each drink with precision and care

Opens at 10:00 AM
9 min walk

Namusairo Coffee

Jongno District, Seoul

Traditional hanok setting serving multiple single-origin offerings via V60 and espresso, with complimentary bean tastings

Opens at 9:30 AM
14 min walk

FourB

Jongno District, Seoul

Australian café culture meets Seoul office district with home brewing classes, quality espresso drinks, and house-baked bagels

Opens at 10:00 AM
14 min walk

Blue Bottle Coffee Gwanghwamun Cafe

Jongno District, Seoul

Blue Bottle's Seoul outpost showcasing their Oakland-roasted beans through precise drip brewing in historic Gwanghwamun

Opens at 8:00 AM
15 min walk

Paranmanjan Gwanghwamun

Jung District, Seoul

Approachable specialty concept with four signature profiles (cacao, bold, nutty and floral) designed for intuitive exploration

Opens at 9:00 AM
15 min walk

Alto Coffee Bar

Jongno District, Seoul

Award-winning Insadong specialty cafe with passionate ownership, exceptional espresso program, and organic milk standards

Opens at 9:00 AM
15 min walk

FELT

Mugyo-dong, Seoul

Seoul specialty chain praised for bright, acidic single origins and well-trained baristas in a spacious Cheonggyecheon setting

Opens at 10:00 AM
15 min walk

ACR • Alegria Coffee Roasters

Jung District, Seoul

Roasting-focused operation since 2011 dedicated solely to crafting quality coffee, offering pour over and espresso in a modern space near Cheonggyecheon

Opens at 10:00 AM
17 min walk

URBAN STAY Coffee & Works

Jung District, Seoul

Spacious Jung District coffee workspace combining specialty coffee with a full lunch menu and comfortable working environment

Opens at 7:00 AM

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