Jeju Salon: Choosing Books and Drip Coffee in the Mid-Mountain Area of Songdang-ri

The Reason It Is Songdang2-gil 7-1, Not Sindaero 14-gil 50

The provided address, 2nd floor, 50 Sindaero 14-gil, Jeju-si, and the coordinates 33.487922, 126.491322 do not match the publicly available tourism information for Jejusalon. Jeju Tourism Organization Visit Jeju, Tripple, and Roadtrip Lab all list Jejusalon's address as Songdang2-gil 7-1, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province.

Accordingly, this article is about Jejusalon, a book cafe and humanities bookstore in Songdang-ri. If you had planned to find it in Yeondong, Jeju-si, you should reset your destination to Songdang2-gil 7-1 before departing; it is safer not to use 50 Sindaero 14-gil in Yeondong as the address for this place.

The Background: A Humanities Bookstore That Began in Songdang-ri in June 2018

According to the introduction from the Jeju Tourism Organization, Jejusalon opened in Songdang-ri, Gujwa-eup, in June 2018. It was built from the start with the idea of operating a book stay and a book cafe, and aimed to be a place where people who enjoy foreign classics, art, and the humanities could read books.

Songdang-ri is a village located in the inland hill area of eastern Jeju, among the oreum hills. Unlike independent bookstores by the sea, its location in the inland hills shapes the route, and bookstore visit records describe it as a good stop when traveling north and south through eastern Jeju. Jejusalon was also included in the eastern region visit list of Jeju-si Wudang Library's 2024 "Neighborhood Bookstore Travel" program.

11:00-18:00, A Bookstore Schedule That Leaves Wednesday and Thursday Open

The operating hours for Jejusalon listed by Visit Jeju and Tripple are 11:00-18:00, and the main phone number is 070-8860-7504. Visit Jeju's 2020 guide lists Wednesday and Thursday as closed, while separate data from Roadtrip Lab and Ontrip lists Monday through Wednesday as closed, so the closed-day information is inconsistent.

No usage fee or separate admission fee is confirmed in the public tourism information. Visit Jeju explains that the books in the book cafe shelves can be read after purchasing a drink, so if your purpose is reading, it is best to first check the cost of ordering a drink and whether it is open that day by calling 070-8860-7504 or checking the official Naver blog.

• Publicly listed business hours: 11:00-18:00
• Main phone: 070-8860-7504
• Official online channels: Naver Blog jejusalon, Instagram @jejusalon
• Admission fee: no publicly confirmed information

A Structure Divided Between Books for Sale and a Shelves-to-Read-In-Place Area

The Jeju Tourism Organization explains that the book cafe space is divided into a small cafe and bookstore area, and that the books filling the walls can be read after purchasing a drink. New books for sale focus on art and humanities titles, and guests staying at the book stay can borrow books from the shelves and read them.

Independent bookstore visit records mention a counter and coffee machine directly in front of the entrance, a small display table with books for sale, an exhibition space on the right, cafe seating on the left, and wall shelves where books can be read in place. User reviews registered in 2025 also mention a floor seating reading area, random books, and records and LPs, but the product selection may change at any time, so it is better to inquire in advance if you are going for a specific book or album.

The Roles of the 'Art Salon' and the Book Stay 'Saenggak-ui Oreum'

Jejusalon has gone beyond selling books and providing drinks by operating an art and humanities exchange program called the "Art Salon." Visit Jeju records lectures and reading gatherings based on Chopin, Marguerite Duras, and Egon Schiele.

Tourism materials also state that a book stay called "Saenggak-ui Oreum" is operated together with it, and it is introduced as exclusive for women staying alone. Since using the book stay is different from visiting the book cafe during the day, the available dates, rates, and reservation method should be checked separately through the public blog or by phone.

Songdang-ri-seodong Stop and the 1.7 km Oreum Route

For public transportation, Songdang-ri-seodong Stop is shown in the data as the nearest stop nearby, about 190 m away and a 3-minute walk from the nearby address. Songdang Rotary South and North stops are also listed as roughly 198 m to 212 m away, or a 3- to 4-minute walk. However, since Jejusalon's own bus route number has not been confirmed, it is better to enter the departure point and date in the Jeju bus real-time search.

Nearby places to combine with a visit include Dwigup-eun-oreum at about 1.73 km, Nop-eun-oreum at about 1.80 km, and Songdang Mukeunmoru at about 1.87 km, as listed in tourism information. Dining options are guided as Hwanyoung Kitchen about 80 m away, Ppuriwa Yeolmae about 150 m away, and Seopseopine about 200 m away. If you plan to stay for a long time after an oreum walk, it is better to arrive at opening time at 11:00 or leave enough time before closing at 18:00.

• Songdang-ri-seodong Stop: about 190 m, about a 3-minute walk
• Hwanyoung Kitchen: about 80 m
• Ppuriwa Yeolmae: about 150 m
• Seopseopine: about 200 m
• Dwigup-eun-oreum: about 1.73 km
• Nop-eun-oreum: about 1.80 km
• Songdang Mukeunmoru: about 1.87 km

For Visitors Focused on Book Selection Rather Than Parking or Accessibility

The public business information includes a "parking" tag, but the number of dedicated parking spaces and the fee for Jejusalon have not been confirmed. Wheelchair and stroller accessibility, an accessible restroom, and foreign language guidance are also not confirmed in the official tourism information, so if you use mobility assistance devices, it is necessary to call and ask about the entrance route and restroom availability.

This place is better suited to travelers who want to choose humanities and art books and secure quiet time to read with drip coffee, rather than visitors looking for the spacious seating of a large cafe or a quick meal. The distinction between books for sale and the reading shelves, whether programs are held, and the operation of the book stay vary depending on the purpose of your visit, so telling them your purpose and confirming by calling 070-8860-7504 can reduce wasted travel.