Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

4.8Km 2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Yoon's Color (윤스칼라)

4.8Km 2019-03-19

12, Wausan-ro 14-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yoon's Color, previously known as the "Four Seasons House," is located in Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul and features props, items, photos and sets from director Yoon Suk-Ho's four seasons’ dramas series. "Autumn in my Heart (2000)," "Winter Sonata (2002)," "Summer Scent (2003)," and "Spring Waltz (2006)" are among some of the most famous Hallyu dramas and capture the theme of pure love through vivid cinematography. The entire house has exhibitions, including in the basement and in the outdoor garden space. Other well-known dramas including "The Snow Queen (2007)" are also promoted here.

Seoul Eungbongsan Mountain (응봉산(서울))

4.8Km 2024-07-05

1540 Geumho-dong 4-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2286-6061

From Eungbongsan Mountain, one can easily see the Hangang River, Seoul Forest, Jamsil Sports Complex and more in the eastern part of Seoul. With such a great view of the Hangang River, the mountain is often packed with visitors including many photographers. The mountain serves as a venue for diverse events, including a sunrise festival on New Year's Day and forsythia festival around April during the flowering season.

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

4.8Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Doctor Petit [Tax Refund Shop] (닥터쁘띠의원)

4.8Km 2024-06-27

151, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

4.8Km 2024-03-19

Hana building, 20-6, Wausan-ro, 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-1706

Located near Hongik University, Wondang Gamjatang specializes in gamjatang (pork backbone stew). Gamjatang is a thick and spicy soup made with pork backbone, potatoes, kimchi cabbage, ground perilla seeds, green onions, garlic, and other vegetables and seasonings. Customers have the option to rolled omelet, hot stone pot rice, and beef and rice soup. 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, it is easily accessible.

Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

4.8Km 2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hanok Stay Unnie house [Korea Quality] 한옥스테이 언니집 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.8Km 2024-08-14

13-3, Wangsan-ro 5-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-504-0904-2568

Unnie house ("Sister House") on Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, is a private hanok stay in the heart of the city. The house is inside an alleyway, where it’s quiet and tranquil. The accommodation consists of a living room, kitchen with exposed beams, lounge with a beam projector for watching movies, bathroom, bedroom, separate tea ceremony room, and yard. The absence of clutter and attention to detail in this space will heal and relax.

Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

4.8Km 2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Too Cool For School - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (투쿨포스쿨 홍대2호)

4.9Km 2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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