THE FIRST STAY (더퍼스트스테이 호텔) - Area information - Korea travel information

THE FIRST STAY (더퍼스트스테이 호텔)

THE FIRST STAY (더퍼스트스테이 호텔)

6.2Km    2024-12-23

23 , Magokdong-ro 4-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2600-8300

The First Stay Hotel, located in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, is chosen by many frequent business trippers as well as domestic and foreign travelers because of its modern styling, practical prices, and convenient transport links. Gimpo Airport is 10 minutes and Incheon International Airport just 30 minutes away, while subway and bus stops are within a 5-minute walk. The hotel has ample parking space, and self-catering is possible in some rooms.

Kumho Art Hall (금호아트홀)

Kumho Art Hall (금호아트홀)

6.2Km    2021-05-28

76, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6303-1977

Kumho Art Hall was built in 2000 exclusively for classical music concerts, with 390 seats, the perfect structure for chamber concerts. All seats are recital hall chairs and the wide spacing between rows of chairs helps the audience to have a pleasant time. Upon entering the theater, all cell phones will turn off automatically. This helps all visitors to enjoy the concert without being interrupted by ringing cell phones. The interior is cozy and luxurious, and the stage is made of maple.

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

6.2Km    2024-11-27

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

6.2Km    2021-12-30

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4622

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food.

Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore and Samik Fashion Town are located here. Shoppers can find a variety of products here from high-end items to relatively inexpensive clothes. There’s also no shortage of street food, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and fancy cafes.

Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and local produce at an affordable price in the shopping complex crowded with stores and street stalls. The market sells a variety of clothes, kitchenware, toys, accessories, food, flowers and imported goods.

Bukchang-dong and Sogong-dong have high-end accommodations including Lotte Hotel Seoul and Westin Chosun Seoul, duty-free shops, and restaurants serving traditional dishes.

[Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included: Myeong-dong, Bukchang-dong, Mugyo-dong and Da-dong, Seoul
Area size: 872,809 ㎡
Tourist attractions: Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong, Department Stores (Lotte Department and Shinsegae Department Store, etc.), Traditional Market, Duty-free Shop, Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, etc.

Sungsam Medical Foundation, Miz Medi Hospital (성삼의료재단미즈메디병원)

6.2Km    2025-10-23

295 Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

MizMedi Hospital began as an obstetrics and gynecology center specializing in infertility treatment in 1991. In 2000, we expanded to become a general hospital for women, providing comprehensive care for infertility and a wide range of women's health issues. 

- The first JCI-certified hospital in Korea specializing in women's healthcare
- An obstetrics and gynecology hospital accredited by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
- 64 specialists and 322 highly skilled employees
- Serving 390,000 patients and delivering 4,000 babies each year
- Performing over 8,000 surgeries each year, with most gynecologic conditions treated laparoscopically, and more than 1,700 in vitro fertilization procedures, frozen embryo transfers, and artificial insemination treatments— with a pregnancy success rate of over 50%

Proudly, we are MizMedi Hospital.

Thimbloom - Gyeongbokgung Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (팀블룸2호점 경복궁)

Thimbloom - Gyeongbokgung Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (팀블룸2호점 경복궁)

6.2Km    2024-04-18

1F, BF (Nuha-dong), 46, Pirundae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

-

Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)

Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)

6.2Km    2025-11-05

55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Daeo Bookstore is the oldest bookstore in Seoul that has been maintained in one place since it opened in 1951. Recently, it has been refurbished as a cultural space with a cafe, where one can enjoy coffee, exhibitions, and performances while looking at the yard. Visitors who just want to browse can purchase a souvenir postcard set for admission. Taking a closer look at books that feel the years and objects that have traces of use, they appear to come rather new.

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)

6.2Km    2024-03-18

24 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-3555

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) (서울한옥스테이(jnpstay))

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) (서울한옥스테이(jnpstay))

6.2Km    2024-10-30

7-28 , Jahamun-ro 1na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-5720-6800

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) is a private hanok stay located 3 minutes' walking distance from Gyeongbokgung Station. You can play traditional Korean games such as jejichagi (hacky sack), yut nori (board game), and tuho (arrow-throwing) in the yard, and cooking barbecue adds to the charm of the hanok. From the yard, you can enjoy the sky view, feel the gentle breeze, and observe raindrops falling from the eaves.

Deoksugung Stone Wall Path (덕수궁 돌담길)

Deoksugung Stone Wall Path (덕수궁 돌담길)

6.3Km    2025-01-10

24 Sejong-daero 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Deoksugung Stone Wall Path runs along the wall of Deoksugung Palace. It is beautifully lit and landscaped, giving it a romantic atmosphere even at night. There are street performances and flea markets, and the area boasts many famous cafes and restaurants along Jeongdong street. In autumn, the ginkgo trees and walls form a stunning scene. Close to major cultural facilities such as the Seoul Museum of Art and Seoul Museum of History, it attracts numerous visitors come for a stroll.