Kakao Friends Flagship Store - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 플래그십 홍대) - Area information

Kakao Friends Flagship Store - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 플래그십 홍대)

4.8Km 2024-04-18

B2-F3, 162, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

4.8Km 2025-10-24

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Olive Young - Hongik University Entrance Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대정문점)

4.8Km 2024-06-26

1F, 4, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Myth Jokbal Hongik Univ. (미쓰족발 홍대)

4.8Km 2024-03-19

123-1 Eoulmadang-ro Mapo-gu Seoul
+82-2-336-2111

Myth Jokbal is an affordable place for jokbal (braised pigs' feet) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Jokbal is made by boiling pork feet for a long time and is characterized by its chewy texture and flavor. The signature dish, Myth maneul jokbal (braised pigs' feet with garlic), is tender and flavored with plenty of garlic. the restaurant offers other popular dishes including original jokbal (original braised pigs' feet), kkaennip buljokbal (spicy braised pigs' feet with perilla leaves), and gabeuri bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with grilled blade-end fatback). It is just a 2-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, attracting numerous visitors.

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

4.8Km 2024-03-19

Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

Seokparang (석파랑)

4.8Km 2024-09-02

309 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-2500

Seokparang is a place built by relocating the Sarangchae of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. It boasts beautiful late Joseon-style gardens and three traditional hanok buildings. Here, one can enjoy authentic Gungjung hanjeongsik (royal Korean table d'hote) for both lunch and dinner, featuring meticulously prepared dishes such as traditional porridge, chilled salads, steamed prawns, kimchi cabbage wraps with pork, soybean paste jjigae set menu, and desserts. Diners can also savor traditional liquors crafted by artisans from across the country.

Hongdae EyeWorld Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (홍대아이월드안경원)

4.8Km 2024-04-16

1F, 93, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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K-medi Spring (한강애봄)

4.8Km 2025-12-09

6th Floor, 63 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

HanGang AeBom is a certified agency specializing in attracting international patients, offering customized programs that combine Korea’s advanced medical services with tourism. The agency collaborates with medical institutions to arrange consultations, interpretation, accommodation, and travel itineraries.

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai (툭툭누들타이)

4.8Km 2024-03-12

161-8, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4407-5130

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, and the chef is Thai. They offer signature dishes such as Fried soft shell crab with curry powder, Phat Thai, Tom Yam Kung, and galbi noodles, as well as seasonal dishes using various ingredients. Made with Thai ingredients, their dishes have unique Thai flavors. It is close to the Hongik Univ. Station, attracting numerous patrons.

Mizuno - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (미즈노 홍대)

4.8Km 2024-04-22

3, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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