International Seon Center (국제선센터)

2.9Km 2019-12-19

+82-2-2650-2200

The International Seon Center, operated by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, is a global templestay center where both local residents and foreign visitors alike can experience Korea’s Buddhist cultural practices. The temple offers opportunities to experience traditional Korean Buddhist culture through such programs as Ganwha Seon (meditation classes), Templestay, Seon Culture Class, and temple food lectures. The regular Sunday ceremony provides a dharma talk both in Korean and English.

M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

2.9Km 2024-09-05

94 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

M Playground is a casual boutique brand known for its signature exterior design of blue shipping containers. The shop does its best to present the latest fashion trends and the hip, street vibe found exclusively in Hongdae. Most visitors range in age between teens and young adults in their 30s, looking for trending clothing, accessories, and other products.

World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

2.9Km 2024-10-23

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park.

* Pyeonghwa Park: Closest to Seoul World Cup Stadium, it holds a pond, garden, children’s playground, and forest. As a representative park of World Cup Park, the park was designed in hopes of peace and harmony between mankind and nature. It is often used as a picnic area and place for nature studies.

* Nanji Hangang Park: Nanji Hangang Park was developed on the banks of the Hangang River. In contrast to other Hangang River parks, Nanji Hangang Park is a water-friendly park that has a gradual slope towards the riverbank. The park consists of a camping ground, soccer field, basketball court, grass field, cruise ship port, and an area for nature studies.

* Haneul Park: Haneul Park consists of vast grassland located at the highest elevation of the five parks. The park's pasture is covered with eulalias and wild flowers in their most natural state. In addition, 30,000 butterflies of different species were introduced in 2000 to stabilize the ecosystem. Five wind-powered generators provide power to the park and the park’s maintenance office. Once a mountain of garbage, it is now a green hill with 22 lookout points offering breathtaking views of Seoul, including the N Seoul Tower, Bukhansan Mountain, and Hangang River. Tall trees are line the park to provide shades and serve as resting spots for visitors. As a popular spot to enjoy the sight of eulalias, the park usually remains open until late in the evening during the Eulalia Festival period.

* Noeul Park: In order to prevent the vast area of land of what was once a wasteland from becoming an unnecessary chunk of land, a nine-hole golf course was constructed in what is now known as Noeul Park. The golf course serves as an environment friendly entertainment park to visitors while stabilizing the geographical formation and has an urban park nearby that offers scenic views of the Hangang River and beautiful sunset. Located west of the golf park is Noeul Square, decorated with shrubs and flowers.

* Nanjicheon Park: Nanjicheon Park was developed from the Nanji Stream, which flowed under Haneul Park. It was once overflowing with sewage runoff from a nearby landfill, but it has since been beautifully restored into a park with clear water. The park is built to serve as a recreational spot for those with for youths, elders, and people with disabilities.

Hongmu Yangkkochi (홍무양꼬치)

2.9Km 2021-03-25

1, Singil-ro, 60ga-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6449-0326

As a place where you can eat at low prices, this restaurant is loved by local residents. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is lamb skewers.

Worksout - Hongdae Ryse Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (웍스아웃 라이즈홍대)

3.0Km 2024-04-19

130, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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SIDE NOTE CLUB - RYSE (라이즈 호텔 사이드 노트 클럽)

3.0Km 2024-03-15

130 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

This cocktail bar is located on the 15th floor of RYSE, a hotel near Hongik University. It serves contemporary reinterpretations of classical cocktails and its signature cocktails, including Peanut Butter Delight, Cheese in a Trap, and The Bitter Bliss, which feature interesting ingredients such as homemade peanut bourbon, cream cheese, and preserved omija. Its open rooftop is also very popular. At night, patrons can enjoy their cocktail with the light from old-fashioned light bulbs, the city lights from the Hongdae area, and the view of Seoul beyond.

Conrad Seoul (콘래드 서울)

3.0Km 2025-01-07

10, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6137-7000

The five-star Conrad Seoul, selected as one of the ‘Best New Hotels’ by Conde Nast Traveler, a world-renowned travel magazine, offers the top-class service and for the best customer experience. Strategically located in a core business district of Yeouido, Conrad Seoul is one of the four pillar buildings of the IFC (International Finance Center) Seoul. The building is directly accessible underground from Yeouido Subway Station.

Conrad Seoul has 434 guest rooms with an open, refreshing atmosphere, picturesque views, and are equipped with Apple digital devices. The hotel also houses a Grand Ballroom, restaurants which offer diverse gourmet cuisines and a top-notch wellness center.

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

3.0Km 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.

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Hongik-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 GS홍대홍익로)

3.0Km 2024-04-23

13, Hongik-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

3.0Km 2024-04-22

1F, 94-3, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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