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Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

7.5Km    2024-10-25

83 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2403

Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city.

Boan1942 (보안1942)

7.5Km    2023-08-17

33 , Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Prior to becoming an art space in 2007, Tongui-dong Boan served as a place for rest for travelers from 1942 to 2005. After a short suspension, the place was renovated into a cultural space in 2017 to carry on the historical legacy and provide creative inspiration under the concept of "Boanstay." 

Boan1942 is divided into a cultural space consisting of a cafe, project workshop, book shop, and exhibition area, and Boanstay on the 3rd and 4th floors that offer temporary lodging services to the cultural nomads. Located in Seochon, the center of culture, history, and convenient traffic in Seoul, Boanstay offers a splendid view of Seoul's historical and cultural assets such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, and Seochon Hanok Village.

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Monday to Sunday (먼데이투선데이)

7.5Km    2024-02-15

B1, 13-3 Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Monday to Sunday, located in Cheongdam-dong, is a delightful spot for coffee, brunch, and desserts. It boasts a broad terrace area and a generously sized interior, where they take pride in making their own cakes on-site. The café's signature dish is the tender homemade lemon dill cheesecake, crafted with fresh lemons and aromatic dill. Another crowd favorite is the fresh grapefruit, served scooped with a touch of added honey, making for a refreshing treat.

Godiva - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 광화문점)

Godiva - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 광화문점)

7.5Km    2024-04-22

1F, to 3F, 159, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Burberry - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버버리 청담)

Burberry - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버버리 청담)

7.5Km    2024-04-22

459, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hotel Prima (호텔 프리마)

Hotel Prima (호텔 프리마)

7.5Km    2021-03-15

536, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6006-9114

Hotel Prima offers art and culture through various exhibitions in the lobby for guests to enjoy. The guestrooms offer just as much beauty, in a range of styles and types. The hotel is also popular for hosting weddings and other events, including family gatherings. Additional amenities include a sky lounge & bar overlooking the Cheongdam-dong area, a music room, and restaurants.

Nature Collection - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 광화문)

Nature Collection - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 광화문)

7.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, 105, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

7.5Km    2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

Stüssy Seoul - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스투시서울 압구정)

Stüssy Seoul - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스투시서울 압구정)

7.5Km    2024-04-23

B1F and 1F, 42, Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Donghwa Kim's Hotel (동화킴스관광호텔)

Donghwa Kim's Hotel (동화킴스관광호텔)

7.5Km    2021-01-19

136, Pyeongchangmunhwa-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-379-0520

Donghwa Kim's Hotel, located in Jongno-gu, Pyeongchang-dong, was designed to give the impression of a mountain cabin while combining Korean and modern architectural elements, resulting in a structure of notable artistic taste. The four-story hotel has 51 comfortable guestrooms, a banquet hall, a coffee shop, a Western restaurant, and a Korean restaurant. The hotel offers a wide-open view of the neighboring Bugaksan Mountain.