Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

381.3164108684949m 110756 2023-01-17

196, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7319

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

North Beach (노스비치)

382.80343172308034m 45449 2020-04-25

171, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-793-6098

Opened in 1987 in Itaewon, North Beach has been a successful leather goods brand, even launching branches in department stores. Appearing frequently in magazines and on TV programs, it is a leather shop that is extremely popular among international residents and tourists. It stands out even in Itaewon, an area known for excellent leather products. The store's main items include leather and fur goods for women.

Tigers [Tax Refund Shop] (타이거즈)

388.9923814504904m 0 2024-04-27

1F, 169-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Suitsupply - Gyeongnidangil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (수트서플라이 경리단길점)

390.69328841675946m 0 2024-04-18

89, Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Ferrara Korea - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (페라라코리아 이태원)

391.1332910514938m 0 2024-04-18

169, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Itaewon Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 이태원중앙)

391.45439997067746m 0 2024-04-22

180, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 부티크 호텔)

392.81908683865936m 29700 2021-03-09

221, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Situated in the heart of Itaewon, an international shopping district in Seoul, Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel has the perfect location for business and leisure travelers. The guestrooms are decorated with pop-art paintings to give a more comfortable and trendy ambience. The hotel also provides a conference room, gym, dining options, and more.

Mosu (모수)

420.05080106641753m 0 2024-02-22

45 Itaewon-ro 55ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Mosu is a fine dining that creatively reinterprets seasonal Korean ingredients into refined course meals. It offers both lunch and dinner courses and operates on a reservation-only basis, which can be made through its website. Selected in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, it provides a pleasant space where guests can enjoy high-quality cuisine.

Red Container - Itaewon Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (레드컨테이너 이태원2호)

422.3652736389982m 0 2024-01-22

1F, 2F, 165-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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New Fashion Custom Tailor [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴패션양복점)

422.3652736389982m 0 2024-04-19

1F, 165-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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