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Hostel Tommy (호스텔 토미)

2.5Km    2021-05-27

66, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-6844

Hostel Tommy is located in the Jongno district, right in the middle of Seoul. The location is within walking distance from some of the major tourist attractions such as Changdeokgung Palace, Samcheong-dong, Insa-dong, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Myeong-dong, and Dongdaemun Shopping Center. Jongno 3-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 3 & 5) and the Airport Bus Stop are also easily accessible from the hostel, making travel by public transportation convenient. The hostel provides free international calls and wireless internet access to guests. Friendly and helpful staff that speak English, French, or Japanese are always available to make sure guests have a comfortable stay. All rooms have a bathroom, mini-fridge, TV, towels, and a hair dryer. Toast, eggs, coffee, juice and jam are served for breakfast every morning.

Suncheonga (순천가)

Suncheonga (순천가)

2.5Km    2021-03-22

109-2, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0398

A beloved restaurant in Jongno where you can enjoy both Korean BBQ and stew menus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

2.5Km    2022-12-27

74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeongdong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea. The church houses the remains of several individuals: Bishop Laurent Joseph Marie Imbert (1796-1839), and priests Peter Simon (1803-1839), James (Jacques Honor Chastan, 1803-1839) and Pourthie Jean Antoine Charles (1830-1866) and four martyrs.

Myeongdong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods.

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)

2.5Km    2024-10-31

185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed.

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

2.5Km    2021-05-27

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism.

Himesiya (히메시야)

Himesiya (히메시야)

2.5Km    2021-03-18

40, Changgyeonggung-ro, 26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4187-4569

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Changgyeonggung Palace, Seoul. This restaurant specializes in Japanese rice bowls with toppings. The best menu at this restaurant is katsudon.

Ouga (오우가)

Ouga (오우가)

2.5Km    2021-03-19

42, Myeongdong, 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-7533

A restaurant where you can experience the food culture with lots of Korean side dishes. This Korean dishes is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is leaf wraps and meat set menu.

Cheese Industry (치즈인더스트리[치즈공업사])

Cheese Industry (치즈인더스트리[치즈공업사])

2.5Km    2023-08-22

33-7 , Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheese Industry is a ranch-themed cafe decorated with moving wooden cows grazing on grass. The cafe specializes in cheese, selling a wide range of handmade cheese and baked goods. 

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como [Korea Quality] / 명동게스트하우스 꼬모 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como [Korea Quality] / 명동게스트하우스 꼬모 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

2.5Km    2021-03-30

12, Toegye-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-5437

This guesthouse is located only 3 min away by foot from the Myeongdong Station on Seoul Subway Line 4. It is a particularly popular guesthouse for international travelers, assisted by front staff proficient in English and Chinese. The guesthouse offers free luggage storage services.
Even though Como is a guesthouse, it occupies a sizable 4-story building. The first-floor lobby offers breakfast in the morning hours, while the rooftop offers a panoramic view of the Seoul city center.
Bedrooms are fitted with lemon-colored walls and white bedding. Excellent amenities like WiFi, TV, air conditioning, and refrigerator are designed for the benefit of the guests. In particular, guests have access to bathrooms with shower in each of the rooms. There are five types of rooms in total, ranging from the Standard Single to Standard Quad for 4, offering a variety ideal for all arrangements.
The guesthouse also offers excellent walkable access to Myeongdong, one of the most popular shopping districts in Seoul, as well as major sights like N Seoul Tower, Sungnyemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market being reachable in 10 min by car.

Gana Glasses - Myeong-dong 2nd Branch (가나안경원 (명동2호점))

Gana Glasses - Myeong-dong 2nd Branch (가나안경원 (명동2호점))

2.5Km    2020-04-24

33, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-6372

Gana Glasses is a popular shop among Japanese tourists and is known for having high-quality eyeglasses at reasonable prices. Precision of products and swift delivery to customers are high priorities. The shop boasts a wide variety of products: imported luxury brands, Korean products, and colorful accessories.