Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길) - Area information - Korea travel information

Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길)

Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길)

4.2Km    2024-11-12

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.

Mobssie (몹시)

Mobssie (몹시)

4.2Km    2017-03-10

34, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mobssie is a popular dessert cafe in Hongdae. Its first branch specializes in chocolate cakes whearas the second branch specializes in cheese cakes. In particular, Mobssie's first branch is popular among women in their twenties with their fresh chocolate cakes baked upon order.

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

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)

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.

Haha (하하)

Haha (하하)

4.2Km    2021-03-24

263, Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-337-0211

This Chinese restaurant is famous for dumplings and fried eggplant. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is dumpling.

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

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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Badanara 1bak 2il Pocha (바다나라1박2일포차)

Badanara 1bak 2il Pocha (바다나라1박2일포차)

4.2Km    2021-03-29

143-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-334-7739

You can enjoy fresh sliced raw fish at affordable prices. This restaurant's signature menu is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

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

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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Yennaljip Chamsutgui (옛날집참숯구이)

Yennaljip Chamsutgui (옛날집참숯구이)

4.3Km    2021-03-19

143, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3141-9608

A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Hongik Univ. Station in Seoul. A Korean BBQ restaurant. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.