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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

10.0Km    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.

Sangsangmadang - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (상상마당 홍대)

Sangsangmadang - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (상상마당 홍대)

10.0Km    2024-04-22

65, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

10.0Km    2024-04-22

1F, 94-3, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

10.0Km    2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

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

10.0Km    2024-04-18

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

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GS25 - Hongdae Donggyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25홍대동교점)

10.0Km    2024-06-26

21, Yanghwa-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

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

10.0Km    2024-04-18

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

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The Film Delivery Man(명화배달부)

10.0Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 은평구 녹번로 16 (녹번동)

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House [Korea Quality] / 서울크라운88 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House [Korea Quality] / 서울크라운88 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.0Km    2025-10-23

189 , Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-2960

Seoul Crown 88 is a foreigner-only guesthouse located in Yeonnam-dong, Mapu-gu, Seoul. Accomodation is in dormitories for up to four people, which are equipped with personal lockers and toilets. The simple kitchen and living room are shared. The guesthouse is close to Hongik University Station, giving easy access to Incheon Airport or the Gangnam area, and there are many cafes and famous restaurants nearby: an alley traveller’s paradise! A simple free breakfast is provided, as is information in English and Chinese.