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Hamilton Hotel (해밀톤 호텔)

Hamilton Hotel (해밀톤 호텔)

3.1Km    2021-03-09

179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3786-6000

Opened in 1973 with the goal of being a representative hotel of Korea, Hamilton Hotel is a landmark in Seoul's Itaewon. The hotel is easily accessable via public transportation, including the subway and airport limousine buses. It is also in a central area of the city, allowing guests to easily travel to all the tourist attractions in Seoul or attend to any business they may have here. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, banquet halls, fitness center, sauna and more, making Hamilton Hotel popular for relaxation.

Heukdonga Samseong (흑돈가 삼성)

3.1Km    2024-03-18

14, Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2051-0008

Heukdonga Samseong is a restaurant near COEX that serves Jeju-style dwaeji gui (grilled pork). The pork served here is Jeju heukdwaeji (Jeju black pork), cut into thick slices, charcoal-grilled, and either dipped into myeolchijeot (salted anchovies) or eaten with kkaennip jangajji (pickled perilla leaves). The grilling process drains the excess fat from the meat and imbues it with the scent of charcoal. Other menu items include sodeungsim jumulleok (stir-fried marinated sirloin) and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).

Golmok Naengmyeon (골목냉면)

Golmok Naengmyeon (골목냉면)

3.1Km    2021-03-26

295-7, Dokseodang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2235-2540

This is a Seoul-style naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) restaurant that opened in 1966. This restaurant's signature menu is cold buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Hanam dwaejijip Samseong Coex(하남돼지집 삼성코엑스)

Hanam dwaejijip Samseong Coex(하남돼지집 삼성코엑스)

3.1Km    2020-11-25

53 Teheran-ro 81-gil Gangnam-gu Seoul
+82-2-568-9232

This is a place where the meat restaurant staff cooks the meat themselves. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

3.1Km    2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).

Fastlane Inc.(YEOTI) (㈜패스트레인(여신티켓))

3.1Km    2025-07-29

(10th Floor), 423 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Founded in 2016, Fastlane operates under the motto "Everyone deserves a chance to be beautiful." In 2017, the company officially launched the K-beauty medical platform YEOTI, which has rapidly transitioned the traditionally offline-focused dermatological aesthetic procedures into an online environment.
YEOTI is a rapidly growing platform that addresses the information asymmetry in the dermatology treatment market. It allows users to search for dermatological treatment information and reviews based on their mobile location, and to conveniently book appointments and make payments through the app. Fastlane also pioneered the introduction of a safety care service for managing potential side effects, applicable to international tourists, marking a significant innovation in the market.

For international medical tourists, the 'YEOTI Global' version provides multilingual support (in English, Chinese, and Japanese), enabling easy booking, consultation, and payment options.

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

3.1Km    2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

3.1Km    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.

North Beach (노스비치)

North Beach (노스비치)

3.1Km    2020-04-25

171, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-793-6098

Opened in 1987 in Itaewon, North Beach has been a successful leather goods brand, even launching branches in department stores. Appearing frequently in magazines and on TV programs, it is a leather shop that is extremely popular among international residents and tourists. It stands out even in Itaewon, an area known for excellent leather products. The store's main items include leather and fur goods for women.

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

3.1Km    2024-11-28

40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0541

Banpo Hangang Park is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge (Jamsu Bridge) between Hamnam Bridge (upstream) and Dongjak Bridge (downstream). The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the longest bridge fountain in the world with a total length of 1,140 meters. At night, over 200 lights create a fantastic view of a beautiful rainbow.

In addition, the park is equipped with sports facilities including bubble playground, in-line skating track, soccer field, and basketball court. You may also enjoy the gorgeous view of Hangang River and skyscrapers on the riverside from Gureum and Noeul cafes, lookout places located on the southernmost part of Dongjak Bridge.

Seoraeseom Island which connects from Banpo Hangang River Park is an artificially created island to provide a leisure space for Seoul urbanites. Every spring, the place is flooded with waves of canola flowers and people to enjoy picnic and spring events like ‘Searaeseom Butterfly, Canola Flower Festival’.

Your joyful experience in the park doesn’t end here - there are more things to see and enjoy including a nature experience field, boat quay, bike lane, and picnic spots.