Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

4.4Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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.

Bonafide Jewelry [Tax Refund Shop] (보나파이드주얼리)

4.4Km 2024-06-27

29, Itaewon-ro 54ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Paraboot - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파라부트 한남)

4.4Km 2024-04-23

228-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Dohwa-dong Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포도화)

4.4Km 2024-04-18

20, Samgae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon (더휴식 누베르 서울 이태원점)

4.4Km 2025-04-08

11 Usadan-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon aims to rediscover Seoul through creativity and inspiration. The overall design of the hotel is inspired by French avant-garde, using a variety of objects and props to create an artistic and stylish atmosphere. The hotel has Collection T room type, a twin bedroom; Collection D room type, a double bedroom; and Collection S room type, a single bedroom. On the first floor of the hotel is a guest lobby and a pasta restaurant. The hotel's parking lot is limited in space, and therefore guests are advised to use a nearby public parking lot.

Cafe Nangmanjeok (카페낭만적)

4.4Km 2021-03-19

18, Sinchon-ro, 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8956-9318

This cafe is located near Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul. The representative menu is espresso. It is a place with a unique interior design, where you can try a variety of beverages.

Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

4.4Km 2024-04-17

1F, 20, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Changcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 창천)

4.4Km 2024-04-18

17, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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River View [Korea Quality] (리버뷰(River View)[한국관광 품질인증])

4.4Km 2024-07-25

191, Dokseodang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3539-1689

Riverview is a foreigner-only homestay apartment on Dokseokdang-ro in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Public transportation links are good so guests can travel round the city with ease. Accommodation is in personal bedrooms, with a shared living room and kitchen. A washing machine can be used free of charge, and breakfast is provided. Situated on the 12th floor, the apartment has great views of the Hangang River and the surrounding mountains. The Hangang Cycle Path runs close by, and riding the path on a rented bike is highly recommended.

Sanullim 1992 (산울림1992)

4.5Km 2024-03-15

60 Seogang-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

This Korean bar and restaurant serves Korean dishes with nearly 200 types of traditional Korean liquor on offer, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), refined rice wine, and distilled liquor. Its food menu includes bean curd with stir-fried kimchi, ox knee soup (soup made by boiling down calcium-rich ox knee), and cabbage wraps with soy sauce braised pork. The signature menu here, however, is “Bansang,” set menus of the customer's choice ranging from No. 1 to No. 5 served on a round dining table. Each number has a different pricing and composition, but all offer new and unique flavors. The savory and crispy cheese and potato pancake goes perfectly with tangy omija makgeolli.

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