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

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

4.2Km    2024-04-22

189, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Usmania (우스마니아)

Usmania (우스마니아)

4.3Km    2017-10-10

34, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7155

Usmania is a Pakistani restaurant located in Itaewon. The restaurant imports all its ingredients from Pakistan (except for its meats and vegetables) in order to make the dishes as authentic as possible. Dishes are cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven used in just about every household in Pakistan.

Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

4.3Km    2023-01-17

196, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7319

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Grand Hyatt Seoul (그랜드 하얏트 서울)

4.3Km    2021-02-27

322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-1234

The Grand Hyatt Seoul is an international business hotel located 10 minutes away from the center of the city and 20 minutes away from Yeouido and Gangnam, boasting a view of the Hangang River to the south and the scenery of Namsan Mountain to the north. It is also located only 70 minutes and 50 minutes away from Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport respecitvely, making the hotel a convenient option for international travelers.

Grand Hyatt Seoul has twelve restaurants and bars that serve authentic meals and develop menus that lead the culinery trend. The hotel is also equipped with conference rooms, sports facilities, and spa services.

Seobungmyeonok (서북면옥)

Seobungmyeonok (서북면옥)

4.3Km    2021-04-20

199-1, Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-457-8319

It is a 100-year-old store that has been loved by customers for a long time while maintaining its reputation for over 30 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is cold buckwheat noodles.

Taj Palace (타지펠리스)

Taj Palace (타지펠리스)

4.3Km    2017-10-28

39, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-5786, +82-2-777-5786

Named after the Taj Mahal, Taj Palace serves authentic Indian dishes prepared by an Indian chef. The restaurant owner hired the Indian chef in hopes of introducing real Indian food to Korean people. Some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant include tandoori (barbecue) dishes, Indian fried rice called "briyani," toasted bread, Indian beverages, and the “set meal."

Hilton Tailor (힐튼양복점)

4.3Km    2016-08-19

188-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-1196


For over 33 years, Hilton Tailor has served prominent customers with exceptional suits and shirts. Once a customer becomes a patron, he can order shirts or suits by phone or email. Suits are tailored to fit each customer's physical shape and preferences. Trendy suits are handmade as well. Suits in Hiton Tailor are known for their comfort and durability. It is one of the most famous shops in Itaewon with prominent customers from all over the world.

G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)

G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)

4.3Km    2024-04-23

195, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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JW Marriott Hotel Seoul (JW 메리어트 호텔 서울)

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul (JW 메리어트 호텔 서울)

4.3Km    2020-04-10

176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-6262

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is a luxury hotel with outstanding interior design that displays the beauty of Korean aesthetic. The hotel's restaurants are serviced by top chefs and food consultants. The staff aim to make each guest's stay a comfortable and pleasant one. Additional amenities within the hotel include various entertainment facilities and a fitness center offering personalized wellness programs.

GyoDae GuestHouse [Korea Quality] / 교대게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

GyoDae GuestHouse [Korea Quality] / 교대게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.3Km    2020-09-10

103-201, 116, Saimdang-ro 17-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3486-7373

Gyodae Guesthouse is located near Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education Station on Subway Lines 2 & 3. As a guesthouse in an apartment building, it's a popular choice for long-term stay among foreign students studying in Korea. The guesthouse is an ordinary home, so guests can feel at home during their stay. There are only two rooms, but the guesthouse owner treats her guests like family. For this reason, she has many repeat customers. Each of the rooms is furnished with a desk and a computer for student guests, and there are many plants in the living room. The kitchen, bathroom, living room, television, and sofa are shared among the guests. Laundry service is provided for free. Guests are asked not to stay out too late because the guesthouse is located in an apartment complex.