1.2Km 2019-09-16
88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0291
Unlike many other traditional markets, Kwangjang Market has preserved its rich history and maintained the feel of a traditional market, shying away from modernization. Operated by kind-hearted merchants that embody the warmth of the Korean people, the market is a great place to eat delicious food and purchase various items at inexpensive prices.
Hanbok shops in Kwangjang Market focus on traditional hanbok rather than modernized hanbok, which are said to be more practical than their traditional counterpart. Beautiful hanbok are available at 30% off their average asking price.
1.2Km 2020-04-04
164, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6466-1234
The Best Western Premier Kukdo (opened on March 1, 2007) was the first Best Western in Korea. Since then, the Best Western chain has expanded to include 15 different facilities (a total of 1,900 guestrooms) located all around the country.
Best Western Premier Kukdo offers subsidiary facilities such as a fusion restaurant, sky lounge, fitness center, and business center. Each of the 295 guestrooms has a bidet and high speed internet. Double rooms have a shower booth, while twin rooms have a bathtub.
From the sky lounge (21F) guests can get a great view of Bukhansan Mountain, Cheongwadae, Dongdaemun shopping center, and Myeongdong, not to mention a bird’s-eye view of Seoul nightscape. The hotel also offers VIP rooms that can accommodate up to 20 people and a number of other conveniences that makes this an ideal choice for those traveling for business. Myeongdong and Dongdaemun are only a 10-20 minutes away on foot.
1.2Km 2022-08-30
90, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-3957
The Bukchon Museum displays items that have been collected from Bukchon, a historical village that was once home to the nation’s nobility. The museum was founded to observe urban development that took place in the recent decades through collected and preserved veryday household items that were used by Bukchon residents. Visitors are even allowed to touch items on display to better be able to imagine life in Korea before industrialization.
1.2Km 2024-04-22
Gwangnim Bldg., 195, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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1.2Km 2019-03-18
27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-7961~3
Seoul Global Cultural Center is located in the heart of Myeong-dong, Seoul's major shopping district. It is more than
just an information center. It is an inviting space for global cultural exchange between residents and visitors.
The center not only
offers information in English, Chinese, and Japanese, but also facilities
such as free internet and coin-operated lockers. Moreover, the center regularly hosts cultural programs.
1.2Km 2021-03-18
64, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-772-9489
This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. Bulgogi with green onion is another famous offering. The representative menu is spicy braised beef short ribs.
1.2Km 2021-08-04
64, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-5959
You can enjoy a large amount of delicious grilled Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak.
1.2Km 2023-01-17
18-8, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Ground Seesaw is a cultural complex located in Seochon, Jongno presented by Media & Art, an exhibition production company, and designed by SoA, an architecture firm, and Loci Studio, a landscaping studio. Visitors are able to check out a variety of exhibits at Ground Seesaw Seochon.
1.2Km 2021-03-26
102-2, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-723-8250
It is a café that serves delicious waffles. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is waffle.
1.2Km 2023-08-17
33 , Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Prior to becoming an art space in 2007, Tongui-dong Boan served as a place for rest for travelers from 1942 to 2005. After a short suspension, the place was renovated into a cultural space in 2017 to carry on the historical legacy and provide creative inspiration under the concept of "Boanstay."
Boan1942 is divided into a cultural space consisting of a cafe, project workshop, book shop, and exhibition area, and Boanstay on the 3rd and 4th floors that offer temporary lodging services to the cultural nomads. Located in Seochon, the center of culture, history, and convenient traffic in Seoul, Boanstay offers a splendid view of Seoul's historical and cultural assets such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, and Seochon Hanok Village.
<Credit: Boanstay>