Seoul Hyochang Park (서울 효창공원)

4.1Km 2024-07-09

177-18 Hyochangwon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2199-7608

Hyochang Park covers 122,245 square meters spanning across Hyochang-dong and Cheongpa 2-dong. It is a historic landmark that once contained several royal tombs, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The cemeteries that were originally located in Hyochangwon belonged to Crown Prince Munhyo, King Jeongjo’s first son who died at the age of five; Royal Noble Consort Uibin of the Seong Clan, King Jeongjo’s royal concubine and Crown Prince Munhyo’s mother; Royal Noble Consort Sugui of the Park Clan, King Sunjo’s royal concubine; and her daughter Princess Yeongon. The royal tombs were moved to Seooreung Tombs in the waning months of the Japanese colonial period. The Japanese empire began the development of Hyochangwon into a park in 1924, and the Japanese governor-general officially assigned the site as a park in 1940.

Presently, several of Korea’s greatest leaders are buried in Hyochang Park. The remains mostly belong to independence activists including Yoon Bong-gil, Lee Bong-chang, and Baek Jeong-gi, whose graves are collectively known as Samuisa Tomb. A statue of Lee Bong-chang has been built in the graveyard. Among the other patriotic martyrs who are interred in the park are Kim Gu and some of the key figures of the provisional government such as Lee Dong-nyeong, Cha I-seok, and Cho Seong-hwan. An ancestral shrine named Uiyeolsa has been built along the main gate and holds the portraits of the deceased independence activists.

North Beach (노스비치)

4.1Km 2020-04-25

171, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-793-6098

Opened in 1987 in Itaewon, North Beach has been a successful leather goods brand, even launching branches in department stores. Appearing frequently in magazines and on TV programs, it is a leather shop that is extremely popular among international residents and tourists. It stands out even in Itaewon, an area known for excellent leather products. The store's main items include leather and fur goods for women.

Gyeongnidan Street (경리단길)

4.1Km 2023-01-18

Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Gyeongnidan Street refers to the 937-meter-long road from the main gate of MND Financial Management Corps to Grand Hyatt Seoul as well as all of the nearby streets and alleys. It is called Gyeongnidan Street because the Korean army's central finance corps, or Gyeongnidan in Korean, used to be located here, and has gained fame for presenting a different vibe than that of Itaewon despite being part of Itaewon-dong. Gyeongnidan Street is an area of culture and youth where people are able to enjoy diverse and special cuisine and dishes at unique restaurants and cafes. Although it resembles a typical neighborhood of Seoul, it features foreigners who have come from many different places around the globe living in natural harmony with Korean locals, which exudes a unique, exotic atmosphere. It is fun to walk along the various streets and alleys to discover novel and sophisticated shops.

Cacao Boom (Itaewon Branch) (카카오봄(이태원점))

4.1Km 2017-02-15

서울특별시 용산구 회나무로 3

Caocaoboom is a handmade chocolate shop. The Itaewon branch is famous for its traditional Italian gelato created by 1st generation chocolatier.

Mapo Sutbul Galbi (마포숯불갈비)

4.1Km 2021-03-25

9-1, Dosin-ro, 53-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-841-2729

This is a place where you can enjoy Korean pork ribs personally cooked by the owner. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled spareribs.

Olive Young - Sadang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 사당역)

4.1Km 2024-04-18

Jisan Bldg., 941, Gwacheon-daero, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Maknae Heo Center (막내회센타)

4.1Km 2021-03-25

7, Dosin-ro, 53-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-844-6150

It is a store where you can enjoy fresh seafood. The best menu at this restaurant is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

ER Newcore Outlets - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 뉴코아아울렛 강남)

4.2Km 2024-04-23

51, Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Lindapick [Korea Quality] / 린다픽 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.2Km 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.

Hamilton Hotel (해밀톤 호텔)

4.2Km 2021-03-09

179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3786-6000

Opened in 1973 with the goal of being a representative hotel of Korea, Hamilton Hotel is a landmark in Seoul's Itaewon. The hotel is easily accessable via public transportation, including the subway and airport limousine buses. It is also in a central area of the city, allowing guests to easily travel to all the tourist attractions in Seoul or attend to any business they may have here. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, banquet halls, fitness center, sauna and more, making Hamilton Hotel popular for relaxation.

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