15 Cozy Bookstores & Best Book Cafes in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a cozy book café or independent bookstore, where I can relax with a good book, sip a warm drink, and unwind in a peaceful atmosphere. Whether I want to read in a quiet Hanok café, sip coffee surrounded by art books, or discover a hidden literary retreat, Seoul has plenty of options!
Café Comma is a six-story literary paradise run by Munhakdongne Publishing House. If I want to spend an entire day immersed in books, this is the perfect destination.
Nestled on Inwangsan Mountain, this book café was once a military outpost and has now been transformed into a peaceful reading space. If I love nature and the idea of reading in a tranquil setting, this is the place to be.
This stylish and minimalist bookstore specializes in photography, design, and fashion books, making it an ideal spot for creative minds seeking inspiration.
Literary Salon Chogo combines the concept of a book café with a bar, offering coffee by day and wine by night. It’s a great place for me to engage in deep conversations about literature, making it one of the best book cafes in Seoul. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Café Comma is a six-story literary paradise run by Munhakdongne Publishing House. If I want to spend an entire day immersed in books, this is the perfect destination.
Nestled on Inwangsan Mountain, this book café was once a military outpost and has now been transformed into a peaceful reading space. If I love nature and the idea of reading in a tranquil setting, this is the place to be.
This stylish and minimalist bookstore specializes in photography, design, and fashion books, making it an ideal spot for creative minds seeking inspiration.
Literary Salon Chogo combines the concept of a book café with a bar, offering coffee by day and wine by night. It’s a great place for me to engage in deep conversations about literature, making it one of the best book cafes in Seoul. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 15 Cozy Bookstores & Best Book Cafes in Seoul
Guide Location: South Korea » Seoul
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Linda Dunsmore
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Guide Location: South Korea » Seoul
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Linda Dunsmore
Read it on Author's Website: https://lindagoeseast.com/2025/05/26/15-cozy-bookstores-best-book-cafes-in-seoul/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Café Comma
- Inwangsan Shelter in the Woods
- PDF Seoul
- Literary Salon Chogo
- Book Park Lounge
- Bluedoor Books
- Graphic by Daeshin
- Index
- Check Grow
- Veranda
- Not Just Books
- Coffeebean Bookstore
- Jinbu Bookstore Studio
- Hows
- Midst of Flow
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