Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

10.1Km 2024-03-04

Cheongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0297

Bugaksan Mountain is the mountain that one can see behind the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Cheong Wa Dae to the north. Hanyangdoseong, the city wall that surrounded the historic capital of Hanyang, was built by connecting the ridges of this mountain. These walls can still be found today, having been preserved quite well. Different trails weave through the area along the Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, and one can visit these trails at night as well. Bugak Skyway is a road that connects Changuimun Gate to Jeongneung Royal Tomb, and one can get a great view of Seoul’s city center from the Palgakjeong Pavilion on Bugak Skyway.

Artbox - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 신촌)

10.1Km 2024-04-22

1F, 23, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 GS신촌점)

10.1Km 2024-04-22

6, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)

10.1Km 2024-12-31

267 Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900 square meter summit at an altitude of 345 meters, was built in a traditional Korean-style and became a popular attraction within the city. There are also spaces for visitors to enjoy food and drinks.

Look Optical - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 신촌)

10.1Km 2024-04-18

1F, 2, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Nature Collection - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 신촌)

10.1Km 2024-04-18

14, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Club Espresso (클럽에스프레소)

10.1Km 2024-02-20

132 Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Club Espresso is a café that opened in 1990, constructed with red bricks. They roast their own coffee beans, offering a diverse coffee menu. The Moon Blend, a blend of Colombian, Brazilian, Ethiopian, and Guatemalan beans, is a favorite among regulars and is made with the coffee bean ratio favored by former President Moon Jae-in. Nearby attractions include the Yun Dongju Hill (Cheongun Park) and the Yun Dong-ju Literary Museum, dedicated to the poet beloved by Koreans.

Yeonsero (Yonsei University Street) (연세로)

10.1Km 2022-10-25

Area of Yeonse-ro, Sedaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

This road takes you from Sinchon Subway Station right to Yonsei University. Like branching tree roots, the numerous side streets diverge off the main road. In 1999 Yonsei College Street was designated as “The Road One Wants to Walk.” Since then, this famous street has been improved upon even more, placed on tourist maps and promoted by businesses. A visitor to this area can eat at a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and stores. In the afternoon hours, you can also enjoy the taste of small food stands that line the sidewalks.

CU - Mapo IVY Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu마포아이비점)

10.1Km 2024-06-27

1F, #B101, 136, Seogang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul,

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Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

10.2Km 2024-12-23

24 , Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4354-1613

Sinchon Sisters is a friendly guesthouse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, that caters for young travelers. Rooms are for two, three or four people, and each room has its own bathroom. There is no separate dining area, but you can bring food into your room and there’s a microwave for visitors’ use. Washing machines and dryers are also provided (payment needed). Transport is convenient: Sinchon Station and Sogang University Station are a 5 minutes’ walk away, and there are bus stops nearby - including for the airport express bus service. The Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu areas are all nearby.

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