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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

2.4Km    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.

The Hyooshik Aank Hotel Hongdae (더휴식 아늑호텔 홍대점)

The Hyooshik Aank Hotel Hongdae (더휴식 아늑호텔 홍대점)

2.4Km    2025-04-18

162-7 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

The hotel offers rooms equipped with various entertainment options, catering to the diverse preferences of its guests. From a private movie room to a meditation room, guests can choose the type of stay they want, whether it is a fun movie time or a relaxing retreat to unwind. The business room provides the amenities needed for a workation, while the gaming room allows guests to relieve stress by gaming. 

Paul&Paulina Hongik Univ.(폴앤폴리나 홍대)

Paul&Paulina Hongik Univ.(폴앤폴리나 홍대)

2.4Km    2020-12-19

9 Wausan-ro 23-gil Mapo-gu Seoul
+82-2-333-0185

This is a bakery café where you can enjoy European-style fermented bread. This restaurant's signature menu is bread. This cafe is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

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

2.4Km    2024-04-23

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

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

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

2.5Km    2024-04-18

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

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Hwanghakjeong Pavilion (황학정)

Hwanghakjeong Pavilion (황학정)

2.5Km    2020-04-02

15-32, Sajik-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-5785

Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was built in 1898 by decree of King Gojong’s. It was originally set up close to the northern wall of Hoesangjeon in Gyeonghuigung Palace for archery practice. In 1922 when the Japanese colonial government sold buildings of Gyeonghuigung Palace to the public to build Gyeongseong Middle School in the location, the Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was bought and restored at the current location, which is an old site of Deunggwajeong Pavilion located to the North of Sajik Park.

It is relatively large for a pavilion, but the structure is plain and simple. There is a well behind the pavilion to the southwest. A rock behind the well has an engraved poem about eight beautiful scenes of Hwanghakjeong. Located to the right of the pavilion building (northeast of the building) is Hancheongak Pavilion, which has unique roof. To the west of the pavilion is Sauhoegwan Hall that was built with reinforced concrete.

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

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

2.5Km    2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

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

2.5Km    2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Dongnimmun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 독립문)

2.5Km    2024-04-18

99, Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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