Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

6.3Km 2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

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

6.3Km 2024-04-18

1F, 145, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

6.3Km 2020-06-18

21-18, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the structure. In 1895, during the Joseon dynasty, the Eulmisabyeon Incident took place as a show of force by the Japanese.

Empress Myeongseong-hwanghu was emerging as a strong figure in Korea at a time when a power struggle between Japan, China, Russia, and other powers were taking place. Japanese Minister, Miura Goro saw her as a threat and ordered her assassination. After hearing news of the Empress’s assassination, King Gojong and the Crown Prince sought refuge in the Russian Embassy for one year.

After 1945, the Soviet Union took over the embassy until it was almost completely destroyed by a fire during the Korean War [1950~1953]. The only remaining parts of the building are the tower and basement areas. The building was restored to its current condition in 1973 and is now enjoyed by many as a public park.

OTSAL (옷살)

6.3Km 2021-03-29

164, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-882-6527

This is where a local Mexican chef does the cooking. The best menu at this restaurant is curry. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Gasan Digital Complex Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 가산디지털단지역)

6.3Km 2024-04-18

286, Beotkkot-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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Samseong Bbalgan Yangnyeom Sutbulgui (삼성 빨간양념 숯불구이)

6.3Km 2020-06-16

37, Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-6449

Samseong Bbalgan Yangnyeomg has been famous for its charcoal-grilled dishes since 1972, and is especially well known for its spicy seasoning made from powdered red pepper, garlic, and ginger. Pork is mixed with the seasoning, giving it the characteristic red color and unique flavor, and then grilled over hot coals. This is the perfect restaurant for spicy food-lovers or those looking for a challenge.
Other dishes include jumulleok (marinated pork) and donggeurangttaeng (batter-fried meatballs). Jumulleok is made by seasoning fresh meat, whereas donggeurangttaeng is made by cutting the frozen meat into small pieces, and then marinating it. Older adults usually prefer jumulleok, while the young prefer donggeurangttaeng.

Daerim Market (대림시장)

6.3Km 2024-03-15

300-10 Eungam-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

The oldest traditional market in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, is also the capital’s only fifth-day market (held on 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th of the month). It is divided into indoor and outdoor spaces. The former offers a comfortable space for shopping regardless of the weather. Like any good traditional market, Daerim Market offers vegetables, fruits, meat products, seafood, grain, and clothing at affordable prices. Visitors are recommneded to visit the restaurants hidden throughout the market, such as Halmaejip, a 50-year-old restaurant serving excellent banquet noodles, japchae, and tteokbokki; and Wooyirak, which serves pancakes with cream makgeolli (unrefined rice wine). Because the food is affordable and delicious, the market sees a lot of visitors throughout the day.

Trevia (트레비아)

6.3Km 2021-03-30

1, Itaewon-ro 15-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-794-6003

You can enjoy light Italian pizza. This restaurant's signature menu is pizza. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

VATOS (바토스)

6.3Km 2021-03-29

1, Itaewon-ro 15-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-8226

It serves new-concept dishes by combining Korean flavors with traditional Mexican dishes. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is cheese nacho.

Hillhouse Hotel / 힐하우스 호텔

6.3Km 2025-03-18

42 , Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-8135

Hill House Hotel is a business hotel at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. Free internet is available in all rooms, and there is a shared microwave on the first floor. A free luggage storage service is provided for customers’ convenience. Nearby transport links include Hoehyeon subway station, Seoul Station, and Myeongdong subway station, so this is a good base for exploring downtown Seoul. Namsan Park, N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market are all within walking distance.

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