Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)

5.1Km 2025-11-05

55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Daeo Bookstore is the oldest bookstore in Seoul that has been maintained in one place since it opened in 1951. Recently, it has been refurbished as a cultural space with a cafe, where one can enjoy coffee, exhibitions, and performances while looking at the yard. Visitors who just want to browse can purchase a souvenir postcard set for admission. Taking a closer look at books that feel the years and objects that have traces of use, they appear to come rather new.

Sejong Village Food Street (세종마을 음식문화거리)

5.1Km 2025-06-17

Chebu-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Previously known as Geumcheongyo Market, it was officially named Sejong Village Food Street in 2011, as King Sejong was born in this village. The street is full of lively energy and features both long-standing restaurants, also known as nopo in Korean, and recently established trendy eateries. Its convenient location and inviting atmosphere make it a popular place to visit.

Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌삼계탕)

5.1Km 2024-03-12

5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-7444

Tosokchon Samgyetang is a restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) near Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is housed in several renovated traditional hanok buildings, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Samgyetang is a traditional Korean nutritious food made by simmering cleaned young chicken with ginseng, jujube, sweet rice batter, and various nuts. The thick broth of samgyetang, served alongside ginseng liquor, stimulates the appetite. Diced radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi are served as basic side dishes.

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

5.1Km 2024-04-22

36, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Nature Collection - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 광화문)

5.1Km 2024-04-18

1F, 105, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Godiva - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 광화문점)

5.1Km 2024-04-22

1F, to 3F, 159, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Eungam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 응암역)

5.2Km 2024-04-17

475, Jeungsan-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Hanok Guesthouse Dongchonchae (한옥 게스트하우스 동촌재)

5.2Km 2024-12-23

21-10 , Jahamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8561-5227, +82-10-9127-5227

Dongchonjae is a hanok guesthouse in Seochon, Jongno, Seoul. The the Anchae(women's quarters) consists of four sleeping rooms and a cheongmaru lounge space, plus kitchen and toilet. (There are also shared toilets in the yard.) Cooking is not allowed, but guests are welcome to bring in prepared food. A free breakfast is provided. Guests can watch movies in the yard or main hall, and can use the refrigerator and washing machine. A guided night tour of Seoul City Wall is offered, as is a tea ceremony, and rice-cake making experience.

Olive Young - Sejong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종로)

5.2Km 2024-04-16

161, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Seochon Guest House [Korea Quality] / 서촌게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

5.2Km 2023-09-05

28-3 , Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-473-9680

Seochon Guest House in Seochon, Jongno, Seoul, consists of a 90 year-old hanok and a two-story Western-style house. A 6-cheop table is provided for meals, and travelers can use the 1st floor rooms and hall at any time. In the yard, Pansori performances are held twice a year, and residents can sample traditional music, wearing hanbok, and making Korean food; the guesthouse’s other name is Pleasure Valley (Jaeminan Gol)! There are programs for visiting Inwangsan-Bukaksan fortress trail, Gyeongbokgung and other royal palaces, and nearby traditional markets.

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