Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

2.1Km 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.

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

2.1Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

2.1Km 2024-04-18

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

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Too Cool For School - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (투쿨포스쿨 홍대2호)

2.1Km 2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The Saem - Hongdae Branch* [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 홍대점*)

2.1Km 2024-04-22

98-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongik Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (홍익약국)

2.1Km 2024-06-28

7, Yanghwa-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Eongteori Saenggogi Hongdae (엉터리생고기 홍대)

2.1Km 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.

Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

2.1Km 2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Dongjin Market (동진시장)

2.1Km 2022-01-18

198, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-9559

Dongjin Market is the only traditional market located in Yeonnam-dong, and operates much as a normal market on weekdays. However, Dongjin Market operates a special Night Market on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as special Saturday and Sunday markets. The market changes into the form of a flea market on the weekends with people selling handmade accessories and produce grown within the city. The market also offers a cooking workshop and other dynamic programs.

M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

2.1Km 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.

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