Boan1942 (보안1942)

5.3Km 2023-08-17

33 , Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Prior to becoming an art space in 2007, Tongui-dong Boan served as a place for rest for travelers from 1942 to 2005. After a short suspension, the place was renovated into a cultural space in 2017 to carry on the historical legacy and provide creative inspiration under the concept of "Boanstay."

Boan1942 is divided into a cultural space consisting of a cafe, project workshop, book shop, and exhibition area, and Boanstay on the 3rd and 4th floors that offer temporary lodging services to the cultural nomads. Located in Seochon, the center of culture, history, and convenient traffic in Seoul, Boanstay offers a splendid view of Seoul's historical and cultural assets such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, and Seochon Hanok Village.

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Stylenanda - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다 홍대)

5.3Km 2024-04-17

23, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seochon Village (서촌마을)

5.3Km 2024-03-05

45, Pirundae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Nuha-dong)

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

5.3Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Lens Town - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 홍대입구)

5.3Km 2024-04-18

1F, 35, Wausan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Mobssie (몹시)

5.3Km 2017-03-10

34, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mobssie is a popular dessert cafe in Hongdae. Its first branch specializes in chocolate cakes whearas the second branch specializes in cheese cakes. In particular, Mobssie's first branch is popular among women in their twenties with their fresh chocolate cakes baked upon order.

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5.3Km 2024-04-19

130, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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5.3Km 2024-03-15

130 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

5.3Km 2024-05-16

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.

Aoi Tori (아오이토리)

5.3Km 2017-01-18

8, Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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