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Bukchon Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (북촌약국)

Bukchon Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (북촌약국)

559.6M    2024-06-27

71, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (영풍문고 종로점)

561.3M    2024-04-18

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Hostel Tommy (호스텔 토미)

562.4M    2021-05-27

66, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-6844

Hostel Tommy is located in the Jongno district, right in the middle of Seoul. The location is within walking distance from some of the major tourist attractions such as Changdeokgung Palace, Samcheong-dong, Insa-dong, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Myeong-dong, and Dongdaemun Shopping Center. Jongno 3-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 3 & 5) and the Airport Bus Stop are also easily accessible from the hostel, making travel by public transportation convenient. The hostel provides free international calls and wireless internet access to guests. Friendly and helpful staff that speak English, French, or Japanese are always available to make sure guests have a comfortable stay. All rooms have a bathroom, mini-fridge, TV, towels, and a hair dryer. Toast, eggs, coffee, juice and jam are served for breakfast every morning.

Kumho Museum of Art (금호미술관)

Kumho Museum of Art (금호미술관)

564.1M    2020-06-11

18, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-5114

The Kumho Museum of Art was opened to celebrate the diversity of art. The museum displays new pieces of art from promising new artists and accomplished artists every year. The museum first opened its doors in Gwanhun-dong in 1989, but moved to a larger area in 1996 where it stands today. The Kumho Museum of Art stands on the east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum is surrounded by other cultural and folk museums. The B1 floor features artwork of new artists while the 1st and 2nd floors feature project exhibitions and invitation exhibits. About once a year foreign artists are invited to display their art in the museum. There are official invitation exhibitions of seven artists yearly. These are artists who have strongly influenced Korean art. On the 3rd floor of the museum is a small concert hall, also known as Kumho Recital Hall. Although the capacity is only 171 people, all concerts are executed with professional care. On the 1st floor there is a coffee shop and an art shop. The coffee shop and art shop remain open on days the museum is closed.

Baan Khun Kwan (반쿤콴(B.K.K))

Baan Khun Kwan (반쿤콴(B.K.K))

568.1M    2021-04-12

20, Jong-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-1688

This restaurant is decorated in the 'Thai' style. The best menu at this restaurant is rice noodle soup with beef. This Thai (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch (영풍문고-종로점)

Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch (영풍문고-종로점)

569.5M    2020-02-21

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2776

Along with books, Youngpoong Bookstore sells gifts, small electronics, stationery and much more. It also hosts various recitals, book signings, and literary programs. The Jongno branch of Youngpoong is the nation’s largest bookstore, boasting a total area of over 10,600 meters square.

The basement level of the store houses over 350,000 Korean and international books and there is also a customer service center and electronic search program where shoppers can find information on books.

On the B2 floor is the “Stylish Gift Mall,” which houses various stationery items, gifts, accessories, and brand shops like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung Digital.There is also a CD section, healthcare section, diaries, home-décor items, luxury fountain pens, Hello Kitty section, café, eateries, and much more.

Italyjae (이태리재)

Italyjae (이태리재)

570.9M    2017-02-01

74-9, Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Itaejae, located in a refined side street in Sogyeok-dong, offers authentic traditional Venetian-style Italian cuisine at a reasonable price.

Seoul Christmas Festival (서울 크리스마스 페스티벌)

Seoul Christmas Festival (서울 크리스마스 페스티벌)

570.3M    2021-11-30

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-904-1159

Seoul Christmas Festival takes place at Cheonggye Plaza, the start of Cheonggyecheon Stream. Visitors can enjoy fancy illuminations, a Christmas tree and photo zones. Various events and programs are also prepared for a heartwarming end-of-the-year experience for everybody.

Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum (이리자 한복전시관)

571.2M    2022-08-08

20, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-9477

The Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum displays the traditional clothing worn in Korea from birth to death. All hanbok displayed at the museum are created by the hanbok designer Lee Ri-Ja herself, who has over 40 years of experience.

Chadolbakhin Jjukkumi - Jongro Branch (차돌박힌쭈꾸미 종로)

Chadolbakhin Jjukkumi - Jongro Branch (차돌박힌쭈꾸미 종로)

573.5M    2021-03-19

47-1, Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2648-9163

You can eat jjukumi (webfoot octopus) with cheese fondue. The best menu at this restaurant is stir-fried webfoot octopus. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul.