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Geumdwaeji Sikdang (금돼지식당)

1.6Km    2024-10-17

149 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Geumdwaeji Sikdang is renowned as one of the top three pork restaurants in Seoul, specializing in pork dishes. Its signature menu item is the nunkkon moksal (grilled pork shoulder), known for its marbled appearance resembling snowflakes. Bonsamgyeop (grilled bone-in pork belly) and deungmoksal (short loin and pork shoulder) are also popular choices. They offer fragrant basil wraps as a side dish, which perfectly complements the slightly grilled basil with the juicy and flavorful meat, creating a harmonious taste sensation that is considered a delicacy at this establishment.

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall (트레블로지 명동 시티홀)

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall (트레블로지 명동 시티홀)

1.6Km    2021-06-25

22, Sejong-daero 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6362-6000

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall provides excellent and efficient customer services as well as convenient amenities for the comfort of all their guests. The hotel is only 3 minutes’ walk away from City Hall Station, and its location benefits both tourists and business travelers alike as it offers various transportation options with Seoul's popular tourist attractions in the vicinity, such as Deoksugung Palace and Namdaemun Market. The hotel features a sauna session and spa services to relieve stress and put one's body and mind at ease after a busy day of traveling.

Olive Young - Yaksu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 약수역)

Olive Young - Yaksu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 약수역)

1.6Km    2024-04-22

189, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

1.6Km    2025-06-19

(4-6th floor, Maru Art Center), 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.

Olive Young - Mugyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 무교동점)

1.6Km    2024-06-26

1F, 24, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gomguksijib (곰국시집)

1.6Km    2016-10-21

24, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-3249~50

Gomguksi is a soup consisting of handmade noodles and beef slices in a thick and rich beef broth. Gomguksi became famous through word-of-mouth by tourists from the neighboring country of Japan. These days the restaurant is always crowded with people. Also, the side dishes that accompany Gomguksi are extremely delicious.

Let's Jongno Festival (종로축제 렛츠종로)

Let's Jongno Festival (종로축제 렛츠종로)

1.6Km    2023-09-19

84 Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4746-1773 / +82-70-4600-5719

Let's Jongno Festival is comprised of nine smaller festivals themed on traditional culture taking place throughout the Jongno district in October. Both local residents and visitors from near and far are invited to participate in the many activities. The festival kicks off with Jongno Culture Night during the first week of the month, followed by Gugak-ro Road Festa, Donghwamun-ro Road Culture Festival, and K-Jewelry Festival the second week; Jongno Hanbok Festival, Bukchon Craft Studio Festival, and Traditional Food Festival the third week.

Sadongmyeonok (사동면옥)

1.6Km    2021-12-17

9, Insadong, 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7393

A store with over 35 years’ experience that sells Hwanghaedo-style dumplings. The best menu at this restaurant is dumpling hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Olens - Yaksu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 약수)

Olens - Yaksu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 약수)

1.6Km    2024-04-23

#103, 117, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daewoo Motel [Korea Quality]대우모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

Daewoo Motel [Korea Quality]대우모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

1.6Km    2023-05-23

22-2, Sejong-daero 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-8067

Located in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, the Daewoo Motel is 10 minutes’ walk from city sights such as Seoul Plaza, Deoksugung Palace and the Myeongdong shopping district. There are also many restaurants within a few minutes’ walk. The motel was remodelled and renovated in 2013, and rooms are equipped with all the usual amenities. A free breakfast plus luggage storage, laundry, and fax/photocopying services are provided.