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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

14.7Km    2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Hongdae EyeWorld Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (홍대아이월드안경원)

Hongdae EyeWorld Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (홍대아이월드안경원)

14.7Km    2024-04-16

1F, 93, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The House of Yehbon (예본의 집)

The House of Yehbon (예본의 집)

14.7Km    2024-08-05

64 , Gaepo-ro 118-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3908-1617

Yebonui House is a detached house, in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, whose first floor is operated as a guest house. The space consists of two rooms plus living room, kitchen facilities, and two bathrooms, and is popular with visiting overseas Koreans and travelers from north America and Europe. Guests will find antique furniture, mother-of-pearl cabinets, and hand-knitted covers, all redolent of Korean history and culture. The Gangnam location makes it super convenient for transport.

Collect - Samsung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜렉트 삼성)

Collect - Samsung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜렉트 삼성)

14.7Km    2024-04-19

B1F, 11, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

14.8Km    2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

14.8Km    2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

14.8Km    2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Sojindam (소진담)

14.8Km    2024-02-08

178-42 Misadong-ro 40beon-gil, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Sojindam is a café offering a panoramic view from its rooftop. It features outdoor seating on the first floor, indoor seating on the second floor, and a rooftop on the third floor, each providing a unique atmosphere. One of its signature items is the Sojindam latte, a chocolate ice cream latte. The desserts, particularly the cakes, are quite popular. Conveniently located near Misagyeongjeong Park, a favored spot for autumn pink muhly grass, the café is set in a picturesque location ideal for photography.

Olive Young - Gangnam Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강남중앙)

Olive Young - Gangnam Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강남중앙)

14.8Km    2024-04-22

372, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seomsonyeon (섬소년)

Seomsonyeon (섬소년)

14.8Km    2021-03-23

12, World Cup buk-ro, 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-9286

It is a place to cook using wild seafood directly obtained from the East Coast. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy pollack stew.