Places
- First published
- Oct 25, 2026
Hong Geonik House, Pilun-dong
A restored 1930s urban hanok in Pilun-dong, Jongno-gu, open as a Seoul public cultural house. Its gate, servants' quarters, men's quarters, main residence, annex and garden survive.
- Address
- 14-4 Pirundae-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nearby transit
- About an eight-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 1, Subway Line 3, according to the official guidance.
- Hours
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun 10:00–18:00; Fri 12:00–20:00. Closed Mondays and on Seollal and Chuseok day. General admission free. Regular guided sessions Sunday 13:00 English, 14:00 and 16:00 Korean; check separate sign-up terms. Tel. +82-2-735-1374.
The operator's current page specifies 10:00–18:00 most open days but 12:00–20:00 on Fridays; do not rely solely on older general notices when scheduling Friday visits.
Why go
Look for the side gate, well and ice cellar alongside modern-era glass doors. The annex library, exhibitions and Sunday interpretation sessions offer a way to understand Seochon's architectural heritage.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereAbout an eight-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 1, Subway Line 3, according to the official guidance.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗14-4 Pirundae-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun 10:00–18:00; Fri 12:00–20:00. Closed Mondays and on Seollal and Chuseok day. General admission free. Regular guided sessions Sunday 13:00 English, 14:00 and 16:00 Korean; check separate sign-up terms. Tel. +82-2-735-1374.
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