As the daily lives of modern people living in urban centers become stifling and complicated, the desire to enjoy relaxation in nature grows more and more. For this reason, props with a green botanical mood have been popular in the interior industry since a few years ago, and the number of rooftop bars and cafes where you can enjoy exotic interiors in open spaces is increasing day by day. How about enjoying a cool cup of coffee at a rooftop cafe while looking out at the scenery in contact with the sky, especially when summer is approaching these days? If you stay still, the wind that tickles the tip of your nose will heal your body and mind.
Famous rooftop restaurants in Seoul include Myeongdong Ibis Styles Ambassador Myeongdong Le Style Restaurant & Bar, Yeoksam Mercure Ambassador Sodowe Hotel Rooftop Cloud, Dongdaemun JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul The Griffin, Hongdae L7 Hotel Rooftop Floating, Yeouido Conred Hotel VVERTIGO, Itaewon Haebangchon Oriol, The Back Food Truck, Dedot, Namsan Sundance Place, Harvest Namsan, Itaewon Gyeongri Dansan, Dipi Seoul Code, Hannam-dong Anob, Jamsil Seoulism, 1987 Rooftop Lounge, Seongsu Rido Elephant, Ann Arthur, Urban Source, Gwangjang-dong Vista Walkerhill Hotel Skyyard, Hongdae Rise Autograph Collection by Marriott Rooftop Bar, Tone & Manor, 1987 Rooftop Lounge, Insadong Aimes Hotel Rooftop, Jangchung-dong Banyan Tree Hotel Club & Spa Seoul Moon Bar, Guui-dong Manana Rooftop, Huam-dong MOONEE (MOONEE), Coffee, Pres Samsung Tea Collective, Pildong Reuters Coffee Shelter, Itaewon Record, Substance, Yoon Chun-sun, Three Section, Richard Copycat 24H, Blue 55, Seoul Ludens, Ohio Blue, Avantgarde, Mangwon-dong Mangwon-do, Hongdae-su Favorite, Namdaemun Silk Comma, Gangnam Station Goose Island Brewhouse, Yeonnam-dong Kong Cafe, and Samcheong-dong Cafe Alley Forest are famous.
Famous rooftop restaurants in the country include Jeonju Tomorrow, The Temperature of the Day, Icheon Cafe Da Won, Yeosu Cafe Dew, Busan Suyeong Cafe One Week, Busan Haeundae Haeundae Rooftop, Edge 993, Port 1902, Busan Gijang Wave on Coffee, Baekhwa Embankment, CoffeeRosso, Cafe Bay 266, Cafe Yoon, Hayden, Busan Yeongdo Shingi Industrial, Gemstone, Cafe de 220VOLT, Carin Yeongdo Place, Tongyeong Mystique, Namyangju Nine Hills Block, Healings, Cafe Towa, Twin Tree, Fortress, Beluga, Gyeonggi Gwangju Project Hillside, Smeltz, Daegu Suseong 7PM, Daegu Dongseong-ro Aventino, Yangpyeong Moonlit, Chuncheon Ola, Earth 17, Urban Green, Gimpo Cafe Farm Tree, Geoje on the Sunset, Gwangju Getsby, Danyang Cafe Mountain, Pohang Dunat Distub, Wonju Bakery Lateley Kim Ga, Gwacheon Maiale, Yangju Cafe Fiba, Cheonan Mokcheon Kyotori, Cheonan Seong Hwan Mary Coffee, etc. are famous. Let's meet the 5 best rooftop cafes in Seoul that will leave your heart feeling refreshed.
1. The beauty of a casual interior, 'Anob' in Hannam-dong
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Image source: anestofvipers Instagram
If you walk up from Exit 1 of Hannam Station towards the Hannam Police Station, you'll meet “Anob.†It is located in a quiet residential area. It consists of an indoor store, gallery, and rooftop, and the carelessly placed antique props and plants create a rather stylish atmosphere. From the rooftop, you can see Namsan Mountain and Namsan Tower in the distance, but if you're sitting in a chair with a low back and enjoying the view, you don't know how time passes. In addition to the cafe menu, they also have a variety of menus such as cocktails, tea, and snacks. It's located in the middle of a residential area, so it's a good idea to bring a sense of talking late in the evening.
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â–²Location: 40, Daesagwan-ro 34-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:00 — 01:00; Fri-Saturday 12:00 — 02:00
â–²Price: Coconut Punch 6,000 won, Anob Ice Cream 6,500 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Pramodering): A perfect rooftop cafe to go to in the current weather! It's beautiful during the day, but being able to see the night view at night has another charm. The atmosphere is gorgeous and exotic, so it's great for taking life shots>_<!
2. 'Hotel Seine Jang' in Nakwon-dong, a pink theme that captivates women's hearts
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Image source: a_cafe_ris on Instagram
“Hotel Seine Jang†is likely familiar to anyone who has seen the colorful movie Grand Budapest Hotel. In fact, it was reborn as a cafe by utilizing the space that was operated as an inn until it opened. The 1st to 3rd floors of the store are bars, and the 4th to 5th floors are cafes and pubs. From the rooftop, you can see Ikseon-dong at a glance, and it's unique to see the old and simple scenery outside in a space that looks like it's in a movie. We recommend tasting the French dessert “cannelé†with coffee. There are about 10 varieties available, such as blueberries, matcha tea, and Earl Grey, so you can choose and enjoy whatever you like.
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â–²Location: 28-5, Donhwamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 00:00 every day
â–²Price: Cannelle 2,500 won, Seine Mocha Cappuccino 6,300 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Sixxby): The atmosphere was so great that I was amazed as soon as I walked in! I was even more satisfied when I went to see a movie in Budapest. There are photo zones all over the place, so it's great to take pictures, and all my friends were satisfied with the atmosphere~ ^^
3. 'Seoulism' in Jamsil with a beautiful night view
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'Seoulism', located near Exit 1 of Songfanaru Station, is a space famous for its rooftop with a panoramic view of Jamsil Tower. It consists of an antique-style interior, an outdoor table, and a rooftop that is great for taking certified shots. The rooftop space has a text installation with “SEOUL†written on it, making it the perfect place to take pictures with Jamsil Tower. The signature dish here is “Salted Caramel Cream Latte,†which combines sweet caramel cream with French salt to provide a sweet and salty flavor. The night view is very popular, so if you go in the evening, there may be a wait, so be aware.
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â–²Location: 435 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Monday to Thursday, Sunday 11:00 to 23:00, Friday to Saturday 11:00 to 00:00
â–²Price: Salted caramel cream latte 8,500 won, Einstepener 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Absence of Dinner): I was able to sit down after I made the payment~ It was nice that the drinks and dessert plating were so pretty~ The rooftop is attractive during the day, but if you go at night, you can see the night view of Jamsil, so it's even more tasteful!
4. 'Hotel 707' in Mullae-dong, filled with an exotic atmosphere
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“Hotel 707†has a gorgeous interior based on the concept of a hotel. Unlike the first floor, which uses sparkling chandeliers and marble tables to create a luxurious atmosphere, the rooftop on the second floor uses palm trees and wooden interiors to make you feel like you have come to a Southeast Asian resort. The signature menu, “Coconut Ice Cream,†is served by putting cereal and coconut chips on top of coconut gelato. Crispy sweets add fun to the fragrant coconut ice cream that melts softly in the mouth. Please note that coconut ice cream is sold in limited quantities of 20 pieces per day.
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â–²Location: 2-2, Dorim-ro 139-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 01:00, Friday to Saturday 11:00 to 02:00, Sunday 11:00 to 23:00
â–²Price: Coconut ice cream 18,000 won, Cherry Aid 7,500 won
â–²Testimonial (eating cat): From the entrance, the wife… The interior is really unique. The place with the bed was already full, so I couldn't take a picture, but it was nice that all the tables were spacious. And the atmosphere… It's an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else. Hehehe, drinks and cakes are a bit pricey, but I definitely recommend this cafe at least once!
5. “Heyjuli†in Wonnam-dong, where each floor has a different charm
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Image source: cafe_heyjuli's Instagram
“Heyzuli†is a cafe where you can enjoy a variety of drinks, desserts made by the owner, and a brunch menu. Each floor has a different charm, from the first floor, which has a cute sensibility, to the second floor with an attractive view of the hanok that can be seen through the window, and the eye-catching coral-colored rooftop. The signature menu, “Aurora Aid,†contains the purple herbal tea butterfly pea tea, and its dreamy color draws attention. It is loved by many in the summer due to its fresh and refreshing taste based on lemon juice. “Rose Chicken Toast,†which combines chicken mixed with rose sauce and savory cheese, is also a favorite drink.
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â–²Location: 108 Dongsunra-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: Monday 12:00 — 15:00; Tuesday — Friday 12:00 — 19:00; Saturday — Sunday 13:00 — 19:00
â–²Price: Aurora Aid 6,500 won, Rose Chicken Toast 6,700 won
â–²Testimonial (Shoulder+_+): This is a place I go when I want to heal in a quiet and quiet atmosphere. I can bring my dog, so I sometimes go to my house with Dang Dang, and the boss is also very kind and nice. Aurora Aid has beautiful purple visuals ^^