Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

9.2Km 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.

Ground Seesaw Seochon (그라운드시소 서촌)

9.2Km 2023-01-17

18-8, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ground Seesaw is a cultural complex located in Seochon, Jongno presented by Media & Art, an exhibition production company, and designed by SoA, an architecture firm, and Loci Studio, a landscaping studio. Visitors are able to check out a variety of exhibits at Ground Seesaw Seochon.

Daehangno (University Street) (대학로)

9.2Km 2021-03-25

104, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Daehangno is an artistic neighborhood that stretches 1.1 kilometers from Jongno 5-ga Intersection to Hyehwa-dong Rotary. The area is filled with culture and performing arts facilities, with the center of all this being Marronnier Park. Visitors can find performances taking play every day at the many theaters large and small, as well as restaurants serving a range of cuisines. The area is especially active on weekends and during the street festival period.

Lens Me - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 홍대)

9.2Km 2024-04-18

1F, 110-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Homi Art Shop - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호미화방 홍대)

9.2Km 2024-04-18

1F, 20, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hosim [Tax Refund Shop] (호심)

9.2Km 2024-04-19

1F, 33, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Eongteori Saenggogi Hongdae (엉터리생고기 홍대)

9.2Km 2024-03-19

118, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-345-9588

Located near Hongdae, Eongteori Saenggogi is an all-you-can-eat restaurant that specializes in grilled beef and pork. Along with raw meats such as pork belly, pork shoulder, beef sirloin, and beef brisket, the restaurant offers dishes including cold buckwheat noodles, kimchi jjigae, and soybean paste jjigae. A variety of sauces, kimchi, vegetables, and other side dishes are available at the salad bar. The great thing is that if you order a bowl of steamed rice, you can serve it as much as you want.

Gallery Simon (갤러리 시몬)

9.2Km 2022-09-15

20, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-3031

Since its opening in April, 1994, Gallery Simon has continued to focus on promoting the beauty of modern art. Exhibitions include works from experienced artists as well as the works of budding artists, both from Korea and abroad. Select artists, referred to collectively as "Simon's Friends," have exhibitions annually. The changing collections allow the museum and featured artists to constantly strive for improvement and follow the changes in art over time.

Hongdae Nanta Theatre (홍대난타전용관)

9.2Km 2021-08-27

29, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-739-8288

Located in Hongdae, a signature of youth and cultural streets, Hongdae Nanta Theater has 323 seats and offers two performances daily.

Troubadour - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (트루바두르 홍대)

9.2Km 2024-04-18

F1, F2 (Donggyo-dong), 137, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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