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Hakrim (학림)

9.4Km    2023-12-22

119, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-2877

Hakrim has been in business since its first opening in 1956. It is a special place that has shared its history with the people involved in arts such as theater and dance and intellectuals from nearby universities who flocked to the café after liberation and the Korean War. There is a sign saying “Seoul Future Heritage” hanging at the entrance that demonstrates its historical value. Visitors can observe traces of the past from mementos of people who stopped by, including graffiti on the wall and photos of prominent writers of the time. The café became even more famous as it was used as a filming location for several dramas, including “My Love from the Star (2013)” and “Reply 1988 (2015).” The signature menu here is Vienna coffee and cream cheesecake, which is topped with cute illustrations.

Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)

9.4Km    2025-10-31

52 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-0466

Opened in 2002, Gahoe Museum exhibits folk paintings and amulets reflecting the lifestyle and wishes of the Korean people from ancient times. Inside the Hanok gallery, visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of Korea, including old paintings depicting people's lifestyle in the past and religious beliefs, and roof tiles in the shape of humans or goblins. Visitors will also find folding screens and religious objects used in the past that show skills and knowledge of Korean ancestors.

DAHMSOJUNG[Korea Quality] / 담소정[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

9.4Km    2025-01-06

16-2, Bukchon-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
010-3749-9550

Dahmsojung, meaning ‘a house full of laughs’, is a hanok guesthouse that provides sincere services and comfortable relaxation. Located in the middle of Seoul’s city center, this hanok hotel-class guesthouse was built using traditional hanok construction materials including the 200-years-old Korean land pine from Gyeongju, and clay for rooms. The owner originally bought the land to build the residential area for the family, but wishing to promote the charms of the hanok building to foreigners, it was opened as a guesthouse in October 2012. This hanok guesthouse with modern elements is decorated with refined interior items. It provides a special breakfast that consists of steamed rice wrapped in a lotus leaf and tasty side dishes without any artificial seasonings. All the vegetables used for the meals are organic and cultivated by the owner. It also uses refined objects including high quality tableware, bedding (cotton bedclothes with colored stripes), authentic ceramics, lacquered painting by an artisan, and artistic living items. It carries out a cleaning and disinfection process every day as well. In particular, Hinoki cypress with a subtle scent was used for the bathroom. The home bar was installed especially for foreign guests who find it difficult to sit on the floor in the kitchen. These detailed consideration and decorations have attracted many guests including foreign diplomats, VIPs, and so on. It also operates a hands-on programs including ‘calligraphy’ and ‘making a fan’ that are held on the main floored room and are popular among foreign guests. Dahmsojung offers guests sophisticated services and comfortable facilities with a clean and traditional atmosphere that attracts many domestic and foreign guests.

Aēsop - Samcheong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이솝 삼청)

9.4Km    2024-04-17

58-3, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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JUST MALE FRIEND, FEMALE FRIEND(남사친 여사친)

9.4Km    2025-06-10

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 49 (동숭동)

Ongals(옹알스)

9.4Km    2025-09-18

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 49 (동숭동)
02-593-2012

Daehakro Arts Theater (대학로예술극장)

9.4Km    2021-07-05

17, Daehak-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-0007

Daehakro Arts Theater is a venue for performing arts that is comprised of a main hall and small hall. The main hall fills the first and second floors and has a proscenium stage with seating arranged in fan-shape. In an effort to present a more contemporary theater experience, the seats here are placed closer to the stage than those of a standard theater, allowing the audience to experience performances more vividly.

Olivine Spa (올리바인 스파)

9.4Km    2025-10-23

4-1 Tongil-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Chosen as one of the 25 recommended wellness tourist destinations by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, Olivine Spa operates a luxury spa and a beauty & slimming center in downtown. The spa also provides professional pre-natal and post-natal massage, body shape care, and various beauty programs in partnership with Seran General Hospital and Olivium (a postpartum care center). Olivine Spa provides massages by top-tier therapists in the industry who will relieve fatigue and eliminate toxins accumulated through daily life. They will help your body become healthier and more balanced, ensuring customer satisfaction. Furthermore, Olivine Spa uses Swiss premium brands Les Nouvels Aroma and Darphin in their programs. Its beauty & slimming center provides customized consulting and various beauty-related medical programs in partnership with medical staff at Seran General Hospital.

Chosun Hwaro Gui (조선화로구이)

9.4Km    2025-10-30

5, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

BIGBANG's favorite meat restaurant
It is a restaurant specializing in charcoal grill that celebrities from YG Entertainment often visit. Autographs of celebrities including BIGBANG adorn the walls, and it is always full of customers. Only 1++ grade Korean Beef and domestic Pork are used, so the taste is guaranteed. Boneless Korean Galbi are the most popular, and Grilled Marinated Pork Galbi are also a steady seller. All of the Kimchi and side dishes are made with care, and the Galbi Soup for meals is also delicious.

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

9.4Km    2024-03-07

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6450-9500

Seoul Children's Museum is a multifaceted cultural space established in 2013 to foster children's creativity and imagination. Spanning from the basement floor to the third floor, it boasts over a hundred interactive exhibits. These exhibits cover a wide range of areas including art, imagination, thought, and physical play, organized into ten distinct zones. It's a popular destination where children can learn and expand their imagination through play. Advanced booking is required, and reservations can be made through the website.