Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길)

4.2Km 2025-11-06

68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course is a nostalgic path connecting famous old houses in Seongbuk-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village, divided by the old city walls. Along the way, you'll find historic sites like Gilsangsa Temple, Jeongbeopsa Temple, Han Yong-un’s Simujang House, and novelist Lee Tae-jun's House. The trail also features charming cultural spots, such as the traditional tea house Sooyeon Sanbang and the Seongbuk Museum of Art.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "Parasite"
The scene in the alley where Ki-woo visited Mr. Park's house in a wealthy neighborhood for expensive tutoring was filmed in a residential area in Seongbuk-dong. Seongbuk-dong, an old wealthy village, has luxury mansions lined up in. There are many pretty cafés and galleries here and there, so it's good to take a leisurely look around. Mr. Park's house was a filming set, which was demolished after filming.

The Hi There! Guesthouse [Korea Quality] 하이데어 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.2Km 2023-05-23

22-3, Wausan-ro 29ra-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-5685-5463

The Hi There! Guesthouse is a five-minute walk from Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul, and has recently been thoroughly remodelled to make it more comfortable and convenient. There are 12 rooms, all with private bathrooms. Scattered across the terrace and rooftop are interesting murals by local artists. Hi There! is a good place to rest after days spent walking the Gyeongui Line forest trail or exploring the fashionable shops and bars of nearby Yeonnam and Hongdae.

Seokparang (석파랑)

4.2Km 2024-09-02

309 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-2500

Seokparang is a place built by relocating the Sarangchae of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. It boasts beautiful late Joseon-style gardens and three traditional hanok buildings. Here, one can enjoy authentic Gungjung hanjeongsik (royal Korean table d'hote) for both lunch and dinner, featuring meticulously prepared dishes such as traditional porridge, chilled salads, steamed prawns, kimchi cabbage wraps with pork, soybean paste jjigae set menu, and desserts. Diners can also savor traditional liquors crafted by artisans from across the country.

Soi Yeonnam (소이연남)

4.2Km 2024-02-22

1F, 267 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Soi Yeonnam is a rice noodle specialty restaurant where you can experience the atmosphere of Thailand. The signature dish is the flavorful and rich sogogi ssalguksu (beef noodle soup). Other popular dishes include soi popia (spring roll), which is fried with shrimp, pork, mushrooms, tom yam ssalguksu (tom yum noodle), and som tam (green papaya salad). It's so famous that people line up to eat there, and it's beloved by both locals and tourists alike.

Daiso - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 홍대2호)

4.2Km 2024-04-22

182, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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365 Pharmacy - Hongik Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (365약국 홍대)

4.3Km 2024-04-16

365 Pharmacy, 43, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hongik Univeristy AREX Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대공항철도역점)

4.3Km 2024-06-27

183, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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LEESEL Hanbok (리슬한복)

4.3Km 2025-11-05

136-11, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hanbok, the beauty of Korea
It is a Hanbok brand that produced BTS Jimin's stage costumes and CHUNG HA's Hanbok worn in the 2022 season's greeting pictorial. The ‘Sochangui Maxi Coat’ worn by SHINee's TAEMIN received an explosive response and became more known. LEESEL x SPAO's collaboration pajamas gained great popularity not only among celebrities but also among the general public. In 2022, Hanbok debuted at Milan Fashion Week for the first time. The head office is located in Jeonju.

Idolllook - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이돌룩 홍대)

4.3Km 2024-04-18

4F, 74, Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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GS25 - Hongdae Donggyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25홍대동교점)

4.3Km 2024-06-26

21, Yanghwa-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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