Deosup Choso Book Cafe

A book cafe on the slopes of Inwangsan in Jongno, Seoul. Seoul's official visitor guide says the building served as a police guard post for over 50 years before becoming a place for books and rest in 2020.

Address: 172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nearby transit: The cafe is on the Inwangsan slope. The inspected tourist detail does not provide a confirmed fastest station or bus-stop walking time; assess the uphill access and your return route.
Hours: Seoul tourism listing: daily 08:00–22:00, last order 21:30, open year-round. Listed May 2026 menu examples: Americano KRW 4,900, cafe latte KRW 5,900 (subject to change). Tel. +82-2-735-0206.

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Why it matters now

The Seoul Tourism Organization listing was updated in May 2026 and states daily opening from 08:00 to 22:00, with all orders ending at 21:30. Recheck same-day opening and prices with the operator.

Why go

Enjoy books, mountain views and a break during a walk. The official tourism listing highlights environmentally themed books and the night view. Unlike the public walking trail, the cafe has its own ordering hours and prices.

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Getting thereThe cafe is on the Inwangsan slope. The inspected tourist detail does not provide a confirmed fastest station or bus-stop walking time; assess the uphill access and your return route.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Seoul tourism listing: daily 08:00–22:00, last order 21:30, open year-round. Listed May 2026 menu examples: Americano KRW 4,900, cafe latte KRW 5,900 (subject to change). Tel. +82-2-735-0206.

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