Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

5.7Km 2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House[Korea Quality] / 서울크라운88게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

5.7Km 2020-12-10

189, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3408-0031

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House is a foreigner-only guesthouse located right in the middle of Yeonnam-dong, the hottest district in Seoul at the moment. Its proximity to Hongik University Station makes it accessible to Incheon International Airport, Gangnam, and Digital Media City (DMC) Station. Exiting the inn brings one to a series of chic and trendy cafés and famous restaurants, which is truly a dream come true for visitors itching to get into Seoul’s alleyways. The guesthouse is also close to Gyeongui Line Forest Park, a space of natural healing in the city. All rooms are four-person dormitory-style rooms, furnished with fragrant wooden beds and comfortable beddings. The window toward the top of the bed provides a view of the residential district and brings in sunlight throughout the day to brighten the room. Moreover, all rooms have personal lockers and dressing tables. Community facilities in the guesthouse include the living room, which is equipped with a sofa, TV, and table, restrooms, and a kitchenette for simple reheating. Finally, the guesthouse offers free breakfast between 08:00 and 10:00, which includes toast, milk, and juice, and provides services in English and Chinese.

Dongjin Market (동진시장)

5.8Km 2022-01-18

198, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-9559

Dongjin Market is the only traditional market located in Yeonnam-dong, and operates much as a normal market on weekdays. However, Dongjin Market operates a special Night Market on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as special Saturday and Sunday markets. The market changes into the form of a flea market on the weekends with people selling handmade accessories and produce grown within the city. The market also offers a cooking workshop and other dynamic programs.

Gaetmaeul (갯마을)

5.8Km 2016-09-23

248, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-5655, +82-2-798-1655

Gaetmaeul restaurant, located in Ichon-dong in the Yongsan area of Seoul, is widely known for its specialty dish, Son-manduguk (handmade dumpling soup). Not only does it serve exceptionally delicious food, but the service is friendly, and the facilities are clean. As well as the excellent mandu dishes, such as manduguk (dumpling soup) and tteok-manduguk (dumpling soup with rice cake slices), the menu also includes bindatteok (Korean mung-bean pancake) and suyuk (boiled slices of beaf). The kimchi used to fill the dumplings and offered as a side dish is also particularly good.

G-line Book Street (경의선책거리)

5.8Km 2024-03-19

35 Wausan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3153-8353

G-line Book Street spans approximately 250 meters from Exit 6 of Hongik University Station to Wau Bridge, where the old train tracks remain intact. It serves as a prominent cultural hotspot in Hongik University, housing various bookstores and cultural spaces selling books on diverse topics. Independent bookstores, children's bookstores, specialty bookshops, and art galleries converge in this area, offering a rich tapestry of literary experiences.

National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

5.8Km 2022-12-15

139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2124-6200

The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean orthography, Korean’s most-valued cultural asset, through exhibitions, activities, and education. Occupying over 11,322 ㎡, the museum has one basement level and three ground levels, along with an outdoor grass field and rest area perfect for cultural events, exhibits, and education.

The museum is comprised of the Hangeul library on the first floor, a permanent exhibition hall, ㅎ Café, and cultural product shop on the second floor, and a planned exhibition hall and Hangeul playground for children and foreigners on the third floor.

CU - National Museum of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu중앙박물관점)

5.8Km 2024-06-26

137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Tailor Coffee (테일러커피)

5.8Km 2017-01-10

46, Wausan-ro 33-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Tailor Coffee is a coffee shop favored by many coffee lovers. The shop roasts coffee beans on their own and holds great pride in their coffee. Their commitment towards coffee is also found on their menu as they offer limited options for beverages besides coffee.

LikeU [Korea Quality]라이크유[한국관광 품질인증]

5.8Km 2023-05-23

53, Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4244-0608

LikeU Guesthouse is adjacent to Exit 7 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Guestrooms have a washing machine, cable TV, table, and chair, and there’s a microwave, induction hob and refrigerator in the kitchen. The owner lives in the same building, so you can borrow items you need during your stay. Free parking is available. The guesthouse is on the 5th floor, and there is no elevator.

Suite Room [Korea Quality] 스위트룸[한국관광 품질인증]

5.8Km 2023-05-23

53, Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4244-0608

Suite Room Guesthouse is right by Exit 7 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Guestrooms have a washing machine, a cable TV, and a table and chair, and there’s a microwave, induction hob and refrigerator in the kitchen. The owner lives in the same building, so you can borrow items you need during your stay. Free parking is available. The guesthouse is on the 4th floor, and there is no elevator.

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