Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

15.0Km 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.

Olive Young - Aeogae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 애오개역)

15.0Km 2024-04-16

#107, and #108, 201, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

15.0Km 2024-04-19

130, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

15.0Km 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.

Saebom Eyewear - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (새봄안경원 홍대)

15.0Km 2024-04-18

1F, 150-1, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

15.0Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

15.0Km 2024-04-18

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

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Alternative Space Loop (대안공간 루프)

15.0Km 2021-01-22

20, Wausan-ro 29na-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3141-1377

Alternative Space Loop (also known as the “Loop”) is one of few alternative space in Korea, opened in February, 1999. It is a non-profit gallery that provides exhibition space and support programs for young and promising artists, and is currently being supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service. Since opening, many exhibitions and performances are held every year, and the space has also engaged in diverse international exchanges such as Tirana Biennale and was invited to the Gwangju Biennale as an alternative art space in 2002.

Ganga - Apgujeong Branch (강가 압구정)

15.0Km 2021-04-13

868, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3444-3610

Chefs with over 20 years’ experience in India personally do the cooking. This restaurant's signature menu is tandoori chicken. This Indian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Tune Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (논현튠의원)

15.0Km 2024-06-27

868, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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