🎭 Is Daehangno (Hyehwa) crowded right now?

Live crowd level and today's hourly crowd forecast for Daehangno (Hyehwa), Seoul.

Also known as: Daehak-ro · Hyehwa · Marronnier Park

20°

🌿 Quiet

Daehangno (Hyehwa) is quiet right now 🌿 A perfect time for a relaxed visit. Haebangchon & Gyeongnidan-gil nearby is relatively quiet.

📊 About 1.3× busier than a usual Sunday at this hour

🟢 Measured · as of October 11 at 10:20 AM KST · about 10,000–12,000 people

🔎 Interest: Naver searches are 136% of the monthly average (Surging)

🚇 Nearest station: Hyehwa Station (Line 4) · about 1 min walk (혜화역)

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💡 What's happening here

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'2026 D.FESTA 소극장축제' is happening right here (10/7–10/25)Seoul cultural events
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The Tourism Organization forecasts 83% crowd concentration at 'Daehangno (Hyehwa)' todayKorea Tourism Organization · forecast from mobile & navigation data
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Searches are up to 1.4× the usualNaver DataLab

🕒 Today's hourly forecast

Quietest around 11 AM · busiest around 3 PM

📋 Data behind this

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People here right now 10k~12k peopleSeoul real-time city data · KT cell towers
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Nearby card payments quiet · 5 in 10 min
Shops nearby are quiet right now
Seoul real-time city data · card payments
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Subway exits (last 30 min) 400~450 people
1 stations nearby · 150~200 people boarded
Seoul real-time city data · subway ridership
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Bus exits (last 30 min) 200~250 people
12 stops nearby · 150~200 people boarded
Seoul real-time city data · bus ridership
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Nearby roads avg 20 km/h · slowSeoul real-time city data · road traffic
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Today's tourist-site crowd forecast 83%
For 'Daehangno (Hyehwa)' · closer to 100% = busier
Korea Tourism Organization · forecast from mobile & navigation data

🍽️ Restaurants & cafés near Daehangno (Hyehwa)

Most-reviewed first · based on Naver blog reviews and Naver "most reviews" ranking

Top 5 restaurants

고기하다Gogihada1 min walk#5 most reviewed on Naver89 blog reviews
페르시안궁전Pereusiangungjeon6 min walk#3 most reviewed on Naver30 blog reviews
정돈 대학로본점Jeongdon Daehangno (Main)1 min walk#4 most reviewed on Naver43 blog reviews
파스타마켓Pasta Maket1 min walk102 blog reviews
팔오구 코리안비스트로Parogu Korianbiseuteuro1 min walk94 blog reviews

Top 5 cafés

칠린Chillin3 min walk#1 most reviewed on Naver3 blog reviews
퍼스트보드게임카페 대학로점Peoseuteu Board Game Cafe Daehangno1 min walk#2 most reviewed on Naver5 blog reviews
학림다방Hangnimdabang1 min walk94 blog reviews
스타벅스 혜화역점Starbucks Hyehwa Station1 min walk#1 most reviewed on Naver
스타벅스 동숭로아트점Starbucks Dongsungnoateu3 min walk#5 most reviewed on Naver14 blog reviews

🎡 Things to do near Daehangno (Hyehwa)

Sights, culture, activities and shopping within 1.5 km · Korea Tourism Organization

🏛️ Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)12 min walk · 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
🏛️ Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문)15 min walk · 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
🏛️ Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)16 min walk · 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
🏛️ Choi Sunu House (최순우 옛집)17 min walk · 9, Seongbuk-ro 15-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
🏛️ Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)17 min walk · 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
🏛️ Alleys of Changsin-dong (창신동골목길)17 min walk · 38, Jibong-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
🏛️ GONGGAM HL MANAGEMENT Co., Ltd. ((주)공감에이치엘 매니지먼트)19 min walk · #B119, 59 Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
🏛️ K-medi Spring (한강애봄)20 min walk · 6th Floor, 63 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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🧭 ER, pharmacies & parking near Daehangno (Hyehwa)

🚑 Emergency rooms

서울대학교병원Seoul University Hospital6 min walk · 02-1588-5700
서울대학교치과병원Seoul University Dental Hospital7 min walk · 1522-2700
국립중앙의료원Gungnipjunganguiryowon25 min walk · 02-2260-7114

💊 Pharmacies

대한약국Daehan Pharmacy5 min walk · 02-3676-1720
인정온누리약국Injeongonnuri Pharmacy11 min walk · 02-766-6733
한마음약국Hanmaeum Pharmacy11 min walk · 02-3676-4411

🅿️ Parking

청민빌딩 주차장Cheongmin Building Parking1 min walk
황금주차장Hwanggeum Parking1 min walk · 02-744-9882
대학로바탕골주차장Daehangnobatanggol Parking1 min walk

In an emergency call 119. Police 112 · Travel hotline 1330 (English, Chinese, Japanese)

FAQ

Is Daehangno (Hyehwa) crowded right now? Is it a good time to go?

As of October 11 at 10:20 AM KST, Daehangno (Hyehwa) is at 20° — 'Quiet'. About 1.3× busier than a usual Sunday at this hour

When is Daehangno (Hyehwa) least crowded?

Today it should be quietest around 11 AM and busiest around 3 PM.

Why is Daehangno (Hyehwa) busy or quiet right now?

'2026 D.FESTA 소극장축제' is happening right here (10/7–10/25). The Tourism Organization forecasts 83% crowd concentration at 'Daehangno (Hyehwa)' today. Searches are up to 1.4× the usual.

What data is this crowd level based on?

Data used for the live measurement: Seoul live population (KT cell towers), Live card payments nearby, Live subway & bus ridership, Tourism Organization's forecast for today, Naver search trend, Current weather, Visitors by weekday in this area (KT mobile), 5 events nearby, Usual Sunday hourly pattern.

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