Urigeulbang
Urigeulbang: this Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) the area around it looks busy (index 91).
Urigeulbang, a venerable bookstore located in the renowned Bosu-dong Book Street in Busan, is celebrated for its trade in used books. This bookstore doubles as a book café, allowing visitors the unique experience of reading from its extensive collection while enjoying a cup of coffee or other beverages, without the obligation to purchase a book. The owner, an enthusiastic collector of used books, has amassed a vast array of old and rare editions, making it a treasure trove for bibliophiles. Adjacent to Urigeulbang is the Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center, where visitors have the opportunity to delve into the rich history of this unique bookstore alley.
- Type
- Cultural attraction
- Area
- Jung-gu, Busan
- Address
- 63 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
- Opening hours
- 10:00-19:00
- Closed
- The day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
- Parking nearby
- 9 lots within 500 m · about 316 spaces
- Phone
- +82-507-1394-3753
When is this neighbourhood quiet?
There is no individual forecast for this place, so we show the median forecast of 16 attractions within 3 km (Gukjesijang Jeolmeumuigeori, Gukje Market, Gukje Market Food Street, …). Use it to avoid the busiest days nearby.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2872 | 2973 | 3081 | 3191 | |||
| 11/172 | 260 | 362 | 464 | 565 | 671 | 790 |
| 879 | 967 | 1068 | 1167 | 1267 | 1371 | 1490 |
| 1579 | 1665 | 1769 | 1867 | 1965 | 2072 | 2190 |
| 2282 | 2366 | 2468 | 2566 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 72 · Sun, Nov 8 79 · Sun, Nov 15 79 |
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Festivals & events nearby
- Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge On now Sat, Sep 19 – Sat, Nov 7 · 7 km
- Busangodeungeochukje 부산고등어축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 3 km
- Yeongdodarichukje 영도다리축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 6 km
- Je3hoe 2026 Busan Muhyeongyusan Ateupeeo 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어 Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km
FAQ
- What are the opening hours of Urigeulbang?
- 10:00-19:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Nearby attractions
- Bosudongchaekbanggolmok 보수동책방골목 0.0 km · Industrial tourism
- Bupyeongkkangtongsijang 부평깡통시장 0.2 km · Traditional market
- Busan Gatolliksenteo 부산 가톨릭센터 0.2 km · Performance venue
- Gukjesijang Jeolmeumuigeori 국제시장 젊음의거리 0.2 km · Traditional market
- Gukje Market 0.2 km · Traditional market
- Gukje Market Food Street 0.3 km · Experience
- Misuruigeori 미술의거리 0.3 km · Street & village
- Chueokbomulseom 추억보물섬 0.4 km · Museum & gallery