Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

14.2Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Onitsuka Tiger - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오니츠카타이거 가로수)

14.2Km 2024-04-18

1F, 32, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Lindapick [Korea Quality] / 린다픽 [한국관광 품질인증]

14.2Km 2024-10-30

26-5, Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1326-4206

Lindapick is a guesthouse located a five-minute walk from Itaewon Station (line 6). The host of this new guesthouse, open in May 2021, prioritizes cleanliness by washing bedding and disinfect the whole place every time a guest leaves. The CCTVs that are installed outside and at the shared inner space are operated around the clock, strengthening the security. The light-lemon-color exterior walls of the accommodation and the muted-colored rooms are in harmony, forming a fresh and calm atmosphere. The room that can accommodate two persons shows how the host is considerate. A 100% natural aroma diffuser emits peppermint scent that makes guest unwind, and the lavender scent lets guests sleep tight. The kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave oven is where you can cook a simple dishes, and the air purifier and the washing machine let you enjoy a fresher rest. From the entrance to the room, there is a garden that is decorated as an outdoor terrace, where you can have a leisurely time sunning yourself.

C27 Garosugil(C27 가로수길)

14.2Km 2020-10-29

39, Dosan-daero, 15-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-554-1527

This is a cafe located in Garosu-gil, Seoul. You can choose from 26 kinds of cheesecake. The best menu at this restaurant is cheesecake.

KITCHEN LAB Garosugil(키친랩 가로수길)

14.2Km 2021-02-18

30-1 Apgujeong-ro 10-gil Gangnam-gu Seoul
+82-507-1402-0554

It is a trendy Italian casual restaurant. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is steak.

Himart - Sangnok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상록점)

14.2Km 2024-04-19

359, Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

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The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon (더휴식 누베르 서울 이태원점)

14.2Km 2025-04-08

11 Usadan-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon aims to rediscover Seoul through creativity and inspiration. The overall design of the hotel is inspired by French avant-garde, using a variety of objects and props to create an artistic and stylish atmosphere. The hotel has Collection T room type, a twin bedroom; Collection D room type, a double bedroom; and Collection S room type, a single bedroom. On the first floor of the hotel is a guest lobby and a pasta restaurant. The hotel's parking lot is limited in space, and therefore guests are advised to use a nearby public parking lot.

L CREER (엘크레)

14.2Km 2024-11-06

41 Dosan-daero 15-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

L Creer is a makeup platform operated by a makeup artist with 27 years of experience in charge of makeup for IU and actress Han Ye-seul. Customers can easily experience the beauty consulting that celebrities receive at an affordable price. It has a reputation for providing meticulous and detailed beauty consulting. When visiting for the first time, eyebrow shape consulting is the most popular service where you get to receive eyebrow care and learn how to apply eyebrow make up. Reservations are required before visiting.

Le Labo - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르라보 가로수)

14.2Km 2024-04-18

1F, 28, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Masichaina (맛이차이나)

14.2Km 2024-03-20

68, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened by a former chef of a famous Hotel, Masichaina serves a hotel-style Chinese dining. The open kitchen style allows patrons to watch their meals being prepared. Cusotmers can choose set menus A, B, or C that include dishes such as tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), cream sewoo (shrimp with cream sauce), paobochae (stir-fried seafood and vegetables), and haemul nurungji tang (scorched rice soup with seafood).

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