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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

8.5Km    2024-12-03

Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-5114

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.

Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events, or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit numbers 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres, and bookstores.

Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu’s specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

8.5Km    2024-12-23

116 , Saimdang-ro 17-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3486-7373, +82-10-7390-5901

Gyodae Guesthouse is located in Seocho Samsung Raemian Apartments, near Gyodae station, Seoul. Residents share the space in a typical Korean home, with two separate rooms - each equipped with a computer and desk - plus shared kitchen, bathroom, and living room with TV and sofa, Foreign students studying at nearby universities often stay here for extended periods. A laundry service is provided free of charge.

Aritaum - Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 영등포구청)

8.5Km    2024-04-18

Store #244, 126, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Tria Tourist Hotel (트리아 관광호텔)

Tria Tourist Hotel (트리아 관광호텔)

8.6Km    2021-07-22

16, Teheran-ro 33-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-553-2471

Tria Hotel is conveniently located in Yeosam-dong, the center of business and transportation in Seoul. The hotel caters towards guests wishing to enjoy a high-end lifestyle. The hotel interior follows the trends of Europe, featuring pop art and other interesting accents similar to those found in boutique hotels.

Times Square (타임스퀘어)

Times Square (타임스퀘어)

8.6Km    2020-05-07

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2638-2000

Times Square is a large, comprehensive lifestyle complex equipped with various leisure, entertainment, accommodation, and dining establishments. The complex houses Shinsegae Department Store, which features a number of luxury brands and high-end local products, CGV Starium, which houses 12 movie theaters, including the world's largest screen, a multi-purpose performance center, Kyobo Book Center, E-Mart Discount Supermarket, Courtyard by Marriott, which features 273 rooms, Kolon Sporex Luxury Fitness Center, Amoris Banquet and Convention Center, I Like Dalgi Children's Theme Park, various dining establishments, and many more. In addition, several large outdoor spaces, which collectively span over near 14,850 ㎡, provide perfect spots for relaxation and enjoying the nature inside the metropolitan complex.

Bean Pole - Time Squre Branch (빈폴 (타임스퀘어점))

8.6Km    2020-04-23

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2638-2025

Diverse and dramatic show windows and displays will give a special shopping experience. The store offers Bean Pole Men, Bean Pole Ladies, Bean Pole Accessory, and other basic items at reasonable prices as well as hot trend items every month.

ARTBOX - Yeongdeungpo Branch (아트박스 -영등포점)

ARTBOX - Yeongdeungpo Branch (아트박스 -영등포점)

8.6Km    2022-09-14

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2678-4827

ARTBOX offers a wide variety of character products, stationery, and office materials. Its spacious store also provides character products related to Korean entertainment stars. Superb designs are the trademark of ARTBOX.

Olive Young - Times Square Shinsegae Branch (올리브영 (타임스퀘어신세계점))

Olive Young - Times Square Shinsegae Branch (올리브영 (타임스퀘어신세계점))

8.6Km    2020-04-23

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2677-5290

Olive Young is a drug store dealing with various items from health supplements to drugs, cosmetics and cosmetic accessories. It also offers health products, foods, and miscellaneous goods.

N. Olive Esthetic (앤올리브 에스테틱)

N. Olive Esthetic (앤올리브 에스테틱)

8.6Km    2017-07-21

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2638-2604~5

Located on the first underground floor of Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, N. Olive Esthetic is a spa and beauty care shop. It offers professional nail art, hand and foot care and skin and full body therapies. Services include specialty packages like the Oil Candle Therapy (aroma oil produced from melted candles) using beauty care items from France. Every service includes a foot massage.