Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

5.4Km 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.

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

5.4Km 2025-11-05

18, Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'BLACKPINK HOUSE' filming location
In the past, it was a Hello Kitty cafe, but it was renovated and used as accommodation when BLACKPINK's first reality content, 'BLACKPINK HOUSE' was filmed. Currently, it is operated as an exhibition experience and cafe for Sanrio characters. The inside and outside of the two-story building in pastel colors are full of Sanrio characters. You must make a reservation in advance to enter the cafe on the second floor. You can visit and purchase at the MD Shop on the 1st floor without a separate reservation.

EW New Balance - Hongik Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 홍대)

5.4Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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EW Folder - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 폴더 홍대)

5.4Km 2024-04-22

152-6, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

5.4Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Converse - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 홍대점)

5.4Km 2024-06-27

22, Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The Halal Guys (할랄가이즈 홍대)

5.4Km 2024-03-19

10 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-1802

The Halal Guys is a Middle Eastern halal food specialty restaurant that originated in New York, USA, offering dishes prepared in accordance with Islamic law. Their main menu includes the falafel platter, which is made by mixing chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices and served with salad, as well as the combo sandwiche featuring chicken and beef with their special sauce. It is located near Hongik University.