Books, Coffee, and Autumn: 3 Seoul Sensory Book Cafés

가을의 선선한 바람이 불어오는 이 시기에, 독서의 계절이 찾아왔습니다. 책장을 넘기며 여유로운 시간을 보내고 싶으신 분들께, 특별한 경험을 선사하는 서울의 북카페를 소개해 드리고자 합니다. 커피 한 잔과 함께 책의 세계에 빠져드는 것은 일상에서 벗어나 마음의 힐링을 찾는 데 큰 도움이 될 것입니다. 이제 아래에서 하나씩 확인해보겠습니다.

With the cool breeze, it’s the season of reading where pages turn effortlessly. When you need a quiet moment of reflection or want to enjoy a leisurely break with a cup of coffee, there’s no place like a book cafe. Here are three unique Seoul autumn book cafes that offer a complete healing experience away from the busy daily grind.

Enjoy Reading in Nature, The Forest’s Small Bookstore

© The Forest’s Small Bookstore 

© The Forest’s Small Bookstore 

At the foot of Inwangsan, a former police outpost has been reborn as a resting place where nature and culture breathe. The Forest’s Small Bookstore is a special space where books, people, and the beautiful nature of Inwangsan coexist. The spacious floor seating and tiered seating on the second floor allow for comfortable reading or socializing, while the rooftop and outdoor terrace offer a refreshing view of the natural landscape for a moment of peace. Experience true relaxation with the charming combination of sweet and salty gourmet butter pretzels.

© The Forest’s Small Bookstore

 

© The Forest’s Small Bookstore

 

[translate:INSTAGRAM]: @chosochaekbang
Address: 172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hours: Daily 08:00 – 22:00

Breathe in the Fragrance of Literature, Cafe Changbi

© Cafe Changbi

 

© Cafe Changbi

 

Located on the first floor of the Changbi publishing house in Mangwon-dong, a space filled with the fragrance of literature awaits readers. This place, born from a collaboration with the design brand Brown Hands, exudes a vintage atmosphere with its stunning chandeliers and antique furniture. The shelves filled with Changbi’s books are well-organized by genre, and you can freely read them after purchase. Under the sunlight streaming through the glass windows, recharge your weary daily life with a good book.

© Cafe Changbi

 

© Cafe Changbi

 

[translate:INSTAGRAM]: @cafe_changbi
Address: 7 World Cup-ro 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Hours: Weekdays 08:30 – 21:00 | Weekends and Holidays 12:00 – 21:00

Contemplation in a Modern Space, Librairie

© Librairie

 

© Librairie

 

Located in Dangsan-dong, Librairie is a cafe that stands out with its open space and modern white-toned interior. The biggest feature of this place is the wall filled with bookshelves, offering a variety of books in fields such as art, philosophy, and history, as well as board games that anyone can freely use. The Artemide lighting placed throughout the space adds a warm atmosphere, providing an optimal environment for long hours of work or study. It’s the perfect place to spend a leisurely day with a sweet cake and a bright Americano.

© Librairie

 

© Librairie

 

[translate:INSTAGRAM]: @librairiecoffee
Address: 3 Yangsan-ro 25-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 1st Floor
Hours: Weekdays 12:00 – 22:00 | Weekends 11:00 – 23:00