Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

5.5Km 2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Center Coffee (Seoul Forest) (센터커피 서울숲점)

5.5Km 2023-10-23

28-11, Seoulsup 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Center Coffee (Seoul Forest) is located near Exit 5 of Seoul-forest Station (Suin–Bundang Line) in a residential district between Seongdong-gu Citizens' Sports Center and Seongsu Middle School. Note that the shop does not have its own parking lot. Because of its location in a busy city center, it is best to utilize buses, subway, and other public transportation. The cafe itself is situated on the second and third floors of a building, so it has a pleasant view. As one enters the building, one can find five blue ribbons adorning the doorway. Window seats here have a view of Seoul Forest. Signature menus include hand drip and mugwort lattes, and the menu is rounded out by beverages like espresso, cafe Americano, latte, and cappuccino. Because of its proximity to Seoul Forest, one can go for a leisurely walk there. Other nearby sites include Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Park, and Ttukseom Recreation Area.
※ Pets allowed

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

5.5Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

5.6Km 2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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AORI RAMEN - Hongdae Branch(아오리의행방불명 홍대)

5.6Km 2021-04-15

76, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-3767

This is a cafe located in Namdong-gu, Incheon. The representative menu is coffee. Enjoy coffee and sandwiches together.

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

5.6Km 2024-03-19

Hana building, 20-6, Wausan-ro, 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-1706

Located near Hongik University, Wondang Gamjatang specializes in gamjatang (pork backbone stew). Gamjatang is a thick and spicy soup made with pork backbone, potatoes, kimchi cabbage, ground perilla seeds, green onions, garlic, and other vegetables and seasonings. Customers have the option to rolled omelet, hot stone pot rice, and beef and rice soup. 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, it is easily accessible.

Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

5.6Km 2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Wave Art Center (서울웨이브아트센터)

5.6Km 2024-10-10

145-35 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Seoul Wave Art Center is located within Jamwon Hangang Park, and focuses on promoting the relationship between the sky and earth, people and nature, and people and people. The art center opened in 2020 and has continued to host a range of new exhibitions.

Too Cool For School - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (투쿨포스쿨 홍대2호)

5.6Km 2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Yoon's Color (윤스칼라)

5.6Km 2019-03-19

12, Wausan-ro 14-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yoon's Color, previously known as the "Four Seasons House," is located in Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul and features props, items, photos and sets from director Yoon Suk-Ho's four seasons’ dramas series. "Autumn in my Heart (2000)," "Winter Sonata (2002)," "Summer Scent (2003)," and "Spring Waltz (2006)" are among some of the most famous Hallyu dramas and capture the theme of pure love through vivid cinematography. The entire house has exhibitions, including in the basement and in the outdoor garden space. Other well-known dramas including "The Snow Queen (2007)" are also promoted here.

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