Boan1942 (보안1942) - Area information - Korea travel information

Boan1942 (보안1942)

1.2Km    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 Flagship Store - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다플래그쉽스토어 명동)

1.2Km    2024-06-27

37-8, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The Saem - Myeong-dong Branch (No. 1) [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 명동1호점)

1.2Km    2024-04-16

41, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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JUMP(코믹 마샬아츠 퍼포먼스 ‘점프’)

1.2Km    2025-10-23

47, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Åland - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에어랜드 명동본점)

1.2Km    2024-06-27

40, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 명동역)

1.2Km    2024-04-18

2F, 43, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Hiking Tourism Center - Bugaksan Branch (서울도심등산관광센터(북악산))

1.2Km    2024-03-05

88 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Bugaksan branch of Seoul Hiking Tourism Center is located on Samcheong-dong Culture Street and provides various services to hikers. It provides hiking course guidance and information (available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese) about the mountains of Seoul, including Bukhansan, Bugaksan, and Inwangsan Mountains, as well as promotional materials such as Seoul hiking tourism guidebooks and maps. Also, it operates hiking tour programs with various themes every week for foreigners and offers hiking gear rental services such as hiking boots, hiking attire, trekking poles, gloves, and crampons for foreigners. (Koreans accompanied by foreigners can also rent the gear.) In addition, there is a storage locker and lounge for visitors, so they can pack up and rest before hiking.

Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

1.2Km    2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

GRANDHAND. Gahoe (그랑핸드 가회점)

1.2Km    2025-12-04

61 Bukchon-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Launched in 2014 at a small hanok in Bukchon Hanok Village, this Korean perfume brand now has nine stores around Seoul. With no advertisements or online sales, GRANDHAND has preserved its roots for years. GRANDHAND. Gahoe located amidst the beautiful surroundings of Bukchon Hanok Village and various art museums has customers of all ages and nationalities.

Bunni Studios Optical - Myeongdong Branch (바니스튜디오 안경(명동역점))

1.2Km    2024-04-02

21 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Bunni Studios is an optical store geared toward the younger generation, offering quality glasses and color contact lenses. The staff are able to provide service in a range of foreign languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese. Bunni Studios collaborates with popular lens producers, and offers over 500 types of lenses. Shoppers can also have products delivered to their hotel within Seoul if they shop does not have the item in stock. International tourists can make tax-free purchases.