Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

10.9Km 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.

YELLOW MUG (옐로우머그)

10.9Km 2021-03-25

172, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2635-2228

This is a place where you can enjoy pour over coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

The Saem - Hongdae Branch* [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 홍대점*)

10.9Km 2024-04-22

98-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

10.9Km 2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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EW New Balance - Hongik Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 홍대)

10.9Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

10.9Km 2024-09-05

94 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

M Playground is a casual boutique brand known for its signature exterior design of blue shipping containers. The shop does its best to present the latest fashion trends and the hip, street vibe found exclusively in Hongdae. Most visitors range in age between teens and young adults in their 30s, looking for trending clothing, accessories, and other products.

Haha & Kim Jongkook's 401 Restaurant (하하&김종국의 401정육식당)

10.9Km 2024-10-21

23 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'Running Man' members Haha & Kim Jongkook
It is a meat restaurant run by Haha and Kim Jongkook, members of the entertainment program 'Running Man'. With the concept of a Grilled Pork Belly restaurant, you can taste Grilled Pork Small Intestines, Grilled Pork Tripe, and Grilled Pork Rinds. It is characterized by the fact that the staff grills the meat for customers, and the combination of well-grilled Pork belly, Salted Anchovy Sauce, Green Onion Salad, and White radish cabbage is popular.

Myth Jokbal Hongik Univ. (미쓰족발 홍대)

10.9Km 2024-03-19

123-1 Eoulmadang-ro Mapo-gu Seoul
+82-2-336-2111

Myth Jokbal is an affordable place for jokbal (braised pigs' feet) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Jokbal is made by boiling pork feet for a long time and is characterized by its chewy texture and flavor. The signature dish, Myth maneul jokbal (braised pigs' feet with garlic), is tender and flavored with plenty of garlic. the restaurant offers other popular dishes including original jokbal (original braised pigs' feet), kkaennip buljokbal (spicy braised pigs' feet with perilla leaves), and gabeuri bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with grilled blade-end fatback). It is just a 2-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, attracting numerous visitors.

Lens Me - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 홍대)

10.9Km 2024-04-18

1F, 110-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

10.9Km 2024-04-18

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

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