Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

18.2Km 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.

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

18.2Km 2024-04-18

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

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Nemamdaero Hongdae Branch(내맘대로폰케이스 홍대점)

18.2Km 2025-11-05

21 Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

JENNIE and JISOO’s phone case
This is where JENNIE and JISOO made mobile phone cases on V LIVE. It has a huge number of parts, and you can choose the color and shape of the bond. The advantage is that you can use all parts as much as you want without restrictions. You can follow JENNIE and JISOO’s design, or you can make your own case. Decorating top loaders for photo cards and making slime are also popular. It is the perfect for travel souvenirs or gifts.

EW Folder - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 폴더 홍대)

18.2Km 2024-04-22

152-6, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Romi Story - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로미스토리 홍대점)

18.2Km 2024-04-18

23, Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Soi Yeonnam (소이연남)

18.2Km 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.

The Halal Guys (할랄가이즈 홍대)

18.2Km 2024-03-19

10 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-1802

The Halal Guys is a Middle Eastern halal food specialty restaurant that originated in New York, USA, offering dishes prepared in accordance with Islamic law. Their main menu includes the falafel platter, which is made by mixing chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices and served with salad, as well as the combo sandwiche featuring chicken and beef with their special sauce. It is located near Hongik University.