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Jongno 3-ga Named Time Out’s Coolest Neighborhood 2026

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

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Time Out Names Coolest

Time Out named Jongno 3-ga the world’s coolest neighbourhood for 2026.
The panel scored districts on food, nightlife, unique businesses, liveability and community.
After the ranking, Jongno 3-ga saw longer queues, tourist shops and rising rents.
L’Ocean District in Rabat ranked second on Time Out’s 2026 list.
Neos Kosmos in Athens ranked third on the same list.

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Time Out Names Coolest

Time Out named Jongno 3-ga the world’s coolest neighbourhood for 2026.
The panel scored districts on food, nightlife, unique businesses, liveability and community.
After the ranking, Jongno 3-ga saw longer queues, tourist shops and rising rents.
L’Ocean District in Rabat ranked second on Time Out’s 2026 list.
Neos Kosmos in Athens ranked third on the same list.

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