[Visiting Seoul]2026-10-05

Winter's Village (겨울이 머무는 집): Samoyed Cafe in Hongdae

Guide to Winter's Village (겨울이 머무는 집), a Samoyed dog cafe near Sangsu Station in Hongdae: address, what the cafe looks like, map and tips for a clinic day.

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Winter's Village (겨울이 머무는 집): Samoyed Cafe in Hongdae

Animal cafes are a popular stop for travelers in Seoul, and the Hongdae area has one dedicated to Samoyeds. Winter's Village (겨울이 머무는 집) is a Samoyed cafe near Sangsu Station, a short ride from Hapjeong. Here is what we could confirm about the place if you want to add it to the day of your visit to Beauty Blossom Clinic.

Four white Samoyed dogs sitting side by side on a long cream bench — Samoyeds on the long bench inside the cafe.

Winter's Village quick facts

Name: Winter's Village (겨울이 머무는 집), Instagram @winters_village
Type: Samoyed dog cafe
Address: 19-5 Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Hongdae and Sangsu area)
Hours and admission: We did not find a current official listing. One visitor post mentioned a 15,000 KRW per person admission and walk-in entry at the time of writing, but that was an earlier date. Check the Instagram account for the latest hours, fee and whether reservations are needed.
Map: Open Winter's Village on Google Maps

What the cafe looks like

Photos on the map listing show a black two-story exterior with a red awning and a white mesh fence out front. Inside, there are patterned tiles, brick walls, a long cream bench and framed dog portraits in gold frames. The Samoyeds move freely around the room and rest on the bench or the floor.

Black two-story building with a red awning and a white mesh fence in front — Exterior with the red awning. The listing photo is from an earlier date, so the current look may differ.

Brick stairwell entrance with a wooden door, gold frame and patterned tiles — Brick entrance and stairs to the cafe floor.

Six white Samoyeds gathered around a cushioned bench beside a wall of framed dog portraits — Samoyeds gathered by the bench and framed portraits.

Close-up of a white Samoyed lying on grey tiles with its front paws forward — A Samoyed resting on the tiled floor.

Location map

Map of the Sangsu and Hongdae area with Winter's Village marked — Winter's Village location, checked on 2026-10-01.

Tips if you visit on a clinic day

Dog cafes involve fur and close contact with animals. If you have had a skin treatment that day, follow your clinic's aftercare instructions about touching your face and exposure before you go.
Admission fees, hours and reservation rules change. Check the cafe's Instagram before heading out.
Wear clothes you do not mind getting dog hair on.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Winter's Village?

It is at 19-5 Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, in the Hongdae and Sangsu area of Seoul.

How much is admission?

A visitor post mentioned 15,000 KRW per person at an earlier date. The current fee is not confirmed, so check the cafe's Instagram.

Do I need a reservation?

The same post described walk-in entry at the time, but this is not a confirmed current policy.

Visiting Beauty Blossom Clinic

Beauty Blossom Clinic is a one-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 3. The address is 6th & 8th Floor, Mediwon Medical Center, 66 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (reception on the 6th floor). Opening hours are 10:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 16:30 on weekends and substitute holidays, with no lunch break. See hours and directions or message us on WhatsApp.

More nearby ideas: Hapjeong restaurants, cafes and bars and a Hongdae guide.

Location

Winter's Village (겨울이 머무는 집)

19-5 Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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