Revisiting Arc n’ Book Seoul in 2025: One Time was Not Enough

Hello, dearies! Welcome to a new bookish adventure!

First things first, did you see or read about my visit to Arc n’ Book in Seoul – 2024? That was the link to it, the one you just saw. Well, the first impression of a place that I have seen in pictures was incredible, it was a must-see for me.

So, what to do in my third trip to Korea in 2025? I had to go to Arc n’ Book once again, because… there is no special reason other than I liked it, and I went looking for something new to buy. And I did.

Now, did I go to the same one as in 2024? I did, that is the one located at LOTTE WORLD MALL. On the 4th Floor, the exact address, though you don’t really need it, is 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea. If you go on the subway, stop at Jamsil Station (Line 2 and 8), and from there follow the signs.

Why did I go to the same one?

Purely because a friend asked me to go look for something, lol. Or i would have gone visit one of the others. But yes, that’s how i ended up back in Arc n’ Book and did not regret it.

The set up was slightly difference, but the vibes were the same.

Iconic Arc n’ Book Tunnel: 2025 Perspective

You might see online the book tunnel, it can be the first thing of this bookstore that you find, is it worth it? So much! You have to go and take a photo there for sure,

But I have to be in there and get the memories, so I know I don’t show myself much on the blog, but here’s one of me.

New Goodies from Arc n Book

This time around, of course, I had to buy some goodies again. Expect that haul video soon. But I got a Harry Potter diary (journal) and some mini or pocket-sized books: The Great Gatsby and The Little Prince. They are adorable and perfect to collect. They are in Korean, but well, there will come a day when I can read them fluently.

That was me during this time. Do you know of other bookstores like it? I am putting together a bucket list for future me, so recommendations are welcome, not only in Korea but around the world. ☺️

If you’d like to watch my first trip to this bookstore, I’ll leave you the link below:

Have you been to this awesome bookstore? It is a must-see when in Korea. If you love books or beautiful photography, this is one spot you won’t want to miss. I sound like an ad? But it’s true, that’s what it’s like to be there.

In any case, I’m starting to put together a “Bucket List” of bookstores that every reader should see at least once after visiting the beautiful ones in Seoul. On my radar right now are the gothic arches of Boekhandel Dominicanen in the Netherlands and the beautiful shelves of Daunt Books in London.

Let me know if you have been to any of these or would like to, and if you have recommendations of similar places around the world, drop me a flag or city name in the comments. I’d love the recommendations.

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