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Marronnier Park (마로니에공원)

Marronnier Park (마로니에공원)

2.5Km    2021-07-14

104, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4158

Marronnier Park was given its name due to the marronnier trees, or horse chestnut trees, growing within the area. The location where Seoul National University's College of Liberal Arts & Science and School of Law once stood, it is now a park dedicated to culture and arts open to the public. In addition to a variety of outdoor performances that take place throughout the area, exhibitions and cultural centers create a romantic atmosphere unique to the park.

WANBAEK BUDAE JJIGAE(완백부대찌개)

WANBAEK BUDAE JJIGAE(완백부대찌개)

2.5Km    2020-11-25

44 Insadong-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-722-5397

It is a restaurant introduced in the cartoon “Sikgaek.” The best menu at this restaurant is sausage stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 부티크 호텔)

Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 부티크 호텔)

2.5Km    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.

Bubu Sikdang (부부식당)

Bubu Sikdang (부부식당)

2.5Km    2021-03-26

43, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-6056

You can enjoy fusion dishes in a cozy atmosphere. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is royal stir-fried rice cake.

Soseoul Hannam (소설한남)

2.5Km    2024-02-22

B-B1, 21-18 Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soseoul Hannam is a Korean fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It offers modern interpretations of traditional Korean cuisine. The menu consists of lunch and dinner courses. Popular dishes include sliced raw fish served with fischer’s ragwort and aged kimchi, as well as charcoal-grilled spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus and chicken dishes. It's also known for its diverse selection of traditional liquors for pairing. In 2023, it was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul.

Olive Young - CJ THE CENTER Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 씨제이남산더센터)

2.5Km    2024-04-18

12, Sowol-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Ssamzigil (쌈지길)

Ssamzigil (쌈지길)

2.5Km    2025-06-19

44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ssamzigil is an Insa-dong landmark and a shopping mall specializing in crafts. It is a place where the traditions of Korea come together with its present. Follow the paths that lead seamlessly from the lower floors to the upper floors and browse the small craft shops that inhabit the floors. You can find both works of traditional craft and contemporary craft here. Some craft shops also offer craft experiences, and one can also find restaurants and galleries within the complex.

HIDE AND SEEK - Ssamzigil Branch (하이드앤시크 쌈지길점)

HIDE AND SEEK - Ssamzigil Branch (하이드앤시크 쌈지길점)

2.5Km    2024-11-13

44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Daehangno (University Street) (대학로)

Daehangno (University Street) (대학로)

2.5Km    2021-03-25

104, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Daehangno is an artistic neighborhood that stretches 1.1 kilometers from Jongno 5-ga Intersection to Hyehwa-dong Rotary. The area is filled with culture and performing arts facilities, with the center of all this being Marronnier Park. Visitors can find performances taking play every day at the many theaters large and small, as well as restaurants serving a range of cuisines. The area is especially active on weekends and during the street festival period.

Vegetarian Restaurant Osegyehyang (채식요리전문점 오세계향)

2.5Km    2024-03-18

14-5 Insadong 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7171

Osegyehyang is a vegetarian restaurant located in Insa-dong. It specializes in vegetarian cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including noodles, traditional Korean dishes, and specialty items. Some of its popular dishes include maesil tangsuchae (vegan deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), pyogobeoseotmari (rolled shiitake mushrooms), vegan yangnyeom chicken (vegan seasoned fried chicken), tteokbokki, jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), vegan steak, and bulgui ttukbaegi (vegan bulgogi), all prepared without meat but still delicious.