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Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관)

14.6Km    2025-07-14

110, Sanghabeol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

As a landmark facility representing Korea’s advanced science and technology capabilities, Gwacheon National Science Museum strives to encourage young visitors to become interested in science and shares with the public scientific principles that govern daily life. The museum has permanent exhibition halls, special exhibition halls, a planetarium, outdoor exhibitions, and more. Over 50% of the exhibition items on display are interactive, allowing visitors to jump in and experience science first-hand using their minds and their imagination.

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House[Korea Quality] / 서울크라운88게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

14.7Km    2020-12-10

189, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3408-0031

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House is a foreigner-only guesthouse located right in the middle of Yeonnam-dong, the hottest district in Seoul at the moment. Its proximity to Hongik University Station makes it accessible to Incheon International Airport, Gangnam, and Digital Media City (DMC) Station. Exiting the inn brings one to a series of chic and trendy cafés and famous restaurants, which is truly a dream come true for visitors itching to get into Seoul’s alleyways. The guesthouse is also close to Gyeongui Line Forest Park, a space of natural healing in the city. All rooms are four-person dormitory-style rooms, furnished with fragrant wooden beds and comfortable beddings. The window toward the top of the bed provides a view of the residential district and brings in sunlight throughout the day to brighten the room. Moreover, all rooms have personal lockers and dressing tables. Community facilities in the guesthouse include the living room, which is equipped with a sofa, TV, and table, restrooms, and a kitchenette for simple reheating. Finally, the guesthouse offers free breakfast between 08:00 and 10:00, which includes toast, milk, and juice, and provides services in English and Chinese.

MAADSTUDIO - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (메드스튜디오 홍대)

14.7Km    2024-04-16

1F Taehwa Plaza Bldg., 111, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Badanara 1bak 2il Pocha (바다나라1박2일포차)

14.7Km    2021-03-29

143-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-334-7739

You can enjoy fresh sliced raw fish at affordable prices. This restaurant's signature menu is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Davich Optical - Hongdae Donggyo-dong Samgeori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 홍대동교동삼거리점)

14.7Km    2024-06-27

193, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Yennaljip Chamsutgui (옛날집참숯구이)

14.7Km    2021-03-19

143, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3141-9608

A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Hongik Univ. Station in Seoul. A Korean BBQ restaurant. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

LEESEL Hanbok (리슬한복)

14.7Km    2024-10-17

136-11, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hanbok, the beauty of Korea
It is a Hanbok brand that produced BTS Jimin's stage costumes and CHUNG HA's Hanbok worn in the 2022 season's greeting pictorial. The ‘Sochangui Maxi Coat’ worn by SHINee's TAEMIN received an explosive response and became more known. LEESEL x SPAO's collaboration pajamas gained great popularity not only among celebrities but also among the general public. In 2022, Hanbok debuted at Milan Fashion Week for the first time. The head office is located in Jeonju.

Daiso - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 홍대2호)

14.7Km    2024-04-22

182, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Bapjangin Dwaejijjigae(밥장인돼지찌개)

14.7Km    2020-11-02

16, Yanghwa-ro, 18an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6052-1833

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

14.7Km    2025-07-11

77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances. 

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae 
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.”