Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

8.9Km 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.

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

8.9Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Yukjeon Hoekwan (역전회관)

8.9Km 2024-03-19

47, Tojeong-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-703-0019

Located in Mapo, Yukjeon Hoekwan is a Korean restaurant that has been selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023. It has kept its original taste through four generations. The signature dish is the Bassak bulgogi (thin-sliced bulgogi), which is served without soup and has a moist juiciness, tender texture, and not-too-sweet seasoning. Patrons have the option to other dishes including yukhoe bibimbap (beef tartare bibimbap), nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus), bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork), and samhap (skate, pork, and kimchi combo). In addition, the handcrafted makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) made in their own brewery is a must-try.

Sigol Bossam (시골보쌈)

8.9Km 2024-10-14

25 Bangbaecheon-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3473-7358

Potato Ongsim is also a popular dish. The best menu at this restaurant is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

PAULIN PANCAKE - Hongdae Branch(폴인팬케이크 홍대)

8.9Km 2021-04-15

86, Wausan-ro, 29ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-336-8952

Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. This cafe is located near Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul.

MAADSTUDIO - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (메드스튜디오 홍대)

8.9Km 2024-04-16

1F Taehwa Plaza Bldg., 111, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Cosmos House - THE TINTIN SHOP Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (코스모스하우스 틴틴샵)

8.9Km 2024-04-16

80, Wausan-ro 29ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Lens Town - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 홍대입구)

8.9Km 2024-04-18

1F, 35, Wausan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

8.9Km 2024-04-18

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

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The Hyooshik Aank Hotel Hongdae (더휴식 아늑호텔 홍대점)

8.9Km 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.

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