Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

4.2Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

4.2Km 2025-01-17

2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

STREET CHURROS Itaewon(스트릿츄러스 이태원)

4.2Km 2020-11-27

222 Noksapyeong-daero Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-792-1489

This is a restaurant where you can eat fried churros immediately after ordering. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is churro.

The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon (더휴식 누베르 서울 이태원점)

4.2Km 2025-04-08

11 Usadan-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon aims to rediscover Seoul through creativity and inspiration. The overall design of the hotel is inspired by French avant-garde, using a variety of objects and props to create an artistic and stylish atmosphere. The hotel has Collection T room type, a twin bedroom; Collection D room type, a double bedroom; and Collection S room type, a single bedroom. On the first floor of the hotel is a guest lobby and a pasta restaurant. The hotel's parking lot is limited in space, and therefore guests are advised to use a nearby public parking lot.

Mokcheon Jip (Encore Kalguksu) (목천집 (앵콜칼국수))

4.2Km 2017-01-25

69, Hyoryeong-ro 52-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-8418

Located nearby Seoul Art Center, Mokcheon Jip offers various kalguksu (noodle soups) like pat kalguksu (red bean noodle soup), and maesaengi kalguksu (noodle soup with seaweed).

Hilton Tailor (힐튼양복점)

4.2Km 2016-08-19

188-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-1196

For over 33 years, Hilton Tailor has served prominent customers with exceptional suits and shirts. Once a customer becomes a patron, he can order shirts or suits by phone or email. Suits are tailored to fit each customer's physical shape and preferences. Trendy suits are handmade as well. Suits in Hiton Tailor are known for their comfort and durability. It is one of the most famous shops in Itaewon with prominent customers from all over the world.

Hope See Channel Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (호프씨채널안경)

4.2Km 2024-06-27

Store #103, 383, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu

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Miga Halmae (미가할매)

4.2Km 2021-03-29

374, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-888-6940

It is one of the 27 traditional restaurants featured in Korean gourmet programs. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled Korean beef sirloin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul.

G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)

4.2Km 2024-04-23

195, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Baengnyeonok (백년옥)

4.2Km 2017-02-07

2407, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-523-2860

Baengnyeonok has been famous for tofu since 1992.

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