It’s nice to sit on a matson the Han River, but today is one of those days when you just want to sit at a cafe with a view of the Han River, breathe in the river breeze, and have an elegant coffee. On such a day, we have collected the best cafes with a view of the Han River.
1. The River Hay
Located in Banpo Park near Dongjak Bridge is the Han River view cafe ‘Hey’. We recommend the cafe’s signature menu ‘River Sunset’ on the terrace. They also offer a coffee boating experience that includes a boat ride. If you want to experience the relaxation of drinking coffee on a moving blue jean boat, head to HEY. For more information, check out their official Instagram
📍 THE RIVER 1F, 2085-96, Olympic-daero, Yongsan-gu (Naver map)
2. Starbucks Seoul Wave Art Center
Starbucks, Seoul Wave Art Center is located in Jamwon River Park. If you take the subway, you can get off at Jamwon Station or Sinsa Station. Why not enjoy a cup of coffee at a floating Starbucks on the Han River while watching the waves and open sky through the windows?
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📍 145-35 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu (Naver map)
3. The Han River
The Han River View Cafe The Han River is located near Nodle Station and Nodle Island, and the surrounding trails leading to Yongyangbongjeojeong Park are well maintained, so it’s a great place to have a coffee and enjoy the Han River view. There are also views of Building 63 and the train, so no matter where you sit, you can enjoy the view of the Han River. We also recommend enjoying the night view of the walking path near the cafe!
📍 29-6, Noryangjin-ro 32-gil, Dongjak-gu (Naver map)
4. TYPE Hangang Branch
You can see Yeouido Island and Bamsom Island across the Tongchang River from Type Coffee Han River Branch. The signature hand-drip coffee and einspenner are popular, and you can enjoy not only coffee, but also wine and simple food.
📍 5F, Seogang 8 Kyung Building, 128 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu (Naver map)
5. Light Lounge
Walkerhill Hotel’s Light Lounge is also famous for its cafe with a view of the Han River near Gangbyeon Buk-ro. When you think of hotel lounges, expensive prices usually come to mind, but you can enjoy reasonable desserts and drinks such as signature cakes for less than 10,000 won. The Light Lounge is a gallery and cafe in one, so you can enjoy not only the Han River view but also the artwork.
📍 B1F, Walkerhill Hotel, 177 Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu (Naver map)
6. Blur
Blur is a Han River view cafe located in Hapjeong. It’s a high-rise building with cool glass windows that overlook the Yanghwa Bridge, Park One, and the National Assembly Building. In the past, it was called Hills Cafe, but it has reappeared as Blur . It is also popular for its terrace space where you can feel the warm sun and cool night breeze.
📍 4F, 28-10, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu (Naver map)
7. Chagro
Chagro is a book cafe with a panoramic view of the Han River. You can enjoy a quiet moment of contemplation or reading a book while overlooking the Han River through the passageway. There is also a separate space where you can chat comfortably, so you don’t have to worry about being judged if you come here to chat with your friends.
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📍 31, Mapo-daero 4da-gil, Mapo-gu (Naver map)
8. Dongjaknoil Cafe
Located on Dongjak Bridge and close to Dongjak Station, Dongjak Sunset Cafe is easily accessible by car or on foot. It is a brother store to Dongjakgurum Cafe across the street. If you take the elevator up from Dongjak Bridge, you will be greeted with a panoramic view of the Han River. From the rooftop, you can enjoy both the sunset and the night view of the Han River.
📍 335, Dongjak-daero, Dongjak-gu (Naver map)