BENIKEA Hotel Flower (베니키아호텔 플라워) - Area information - Korea travel information

BENIKEA Hotel Flower (베니키아호텔 플라워)

12.3Km    2021-05-01

269, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-962-8251

Located approximately 500 meters from Cheongnyangni Station, Benikea Hotel Flower is a great choice for visitors traveling by train. Although the guestrooms are relatively small, they are well equipped with convenient amenities and furnishings. Some rooms even have a computer and a large TV. The hotel is located near significant tourist attractions such as Jongno, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Hotel Riviera (호텔 리베라)

Hotel Riviera (호텔 리베라)

12.3Km    2021-11-29

737, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-3111

Hotel Riviera is a top-class hotel that was first opened on December 12, 1987, with the philosophy of creating a whole new hotel culture. The hotel is located south of Yeongdong Bridge in Cheongdam-dong, offering the convenience of the Olympic Expressway for transportation.
The hotel is perfect for business travelers providing high-speed internet in each guestroom. Interior design and lighting is very modern providing a luxurious experience. Hotel facilities include restaurants, sauna, fitness center, indoor golf center, and more.

Olive Young - Samseong Jungang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 삼성중앙역점)

12.4Km    2024-06-27

465, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Cafe Unt (카페언트)

Cafe Unt (카페언트)

12.4Km    2023-10-24

97, Namtaeryeongyet-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Cafe Unt serves excellent handmade cheesecake in a residential district in Gwacheon-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. In addition to its signature menu, handmade cheesecake, it also offers scones, basil sandwiches, jambon beurre, and soup, along with beverages like coffee, latte, tea, and ade. The view of the forest beyond the window gives the interior space an art gallery-like atmosphere. The underground floor also has a wide space with a high ceiling, so one can enjoy a comfortable stay there with a cup of coffee.

Seoul Upcycling Plaza (서울새활용플라자)

12.4Km    2024-01-05

49 Jadongchasijang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Saehwaryong is a Korean term for upcycling, a process of redesigning or recycling discarded resources or materials to give them a new value or purpose. Seoul Upcycling Plaza operates upcycling-related exhibitions, upcycling practice education and experience programs, design studios, upcycling stores, workshops, and more. It is a great place to look around for ideas and inspirations on how to use products for longer periods of time. The plaza demonstrates the first step to creating a resource-recycling society.

Eye Gallery - Samseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이갤러리안경원 삼성)

Eye Gallery - Samseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이갤러리안경원 삼성)

12.4Km    2024-04-18

1F, 2F, 626, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

12.4Km    2020-09-18

99, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2249-0336

Dapsimni Antique Art Street is where travelers can stumble upon valuable old paintings, antique furniture and pottery as well as a variety of household items. These antique shops used to be scattered throughout the area of Cheonggyecheon Stream 8(pal)-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong, but have gathered within Dapsimni area since the mid-1980s. There are approximately 140 shops along the streets.

It is quite fun to browse through antiquities including wooden candlesticks, grandfather clocks, and old picture frames, items which are usually hard to find in regular stores. These rare items attract not only Koreans but also international visitors to this street. While shops in Insa-dong are popular for selling high-quality antiques, shops in Dapsimni Art Street are popular for offering a wide assortment of antiques at reasonable prices.

Isshou (잇쇼우)

Isshou (잇쇼우)

12.4Km    2024-02-15

109 Daelim Acrotel, 524 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Isshou is a Japanese restaurant specializing in sanuki udon, strategically situated around Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, the UNESCO World Heritage. The standout offering is the Isshou jeongsik (pork cutlet with rice and udon set menu), featuring handcrafted udon, deep-fried pumpkin, and a stir-fried beef with rice. The restaurant includes a section where fresh noodles are made, allowing customers to purchase them on the spot. Conveniently located, nearby attractions encompass COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and the Seoul Arts Center.

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

12.4Km    2021-06-01

111, Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3460-5300

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.

The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.

Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.

Musinsa Standard Seongsu (무신사 스탠다드 성수)

Musinsa Standard Seongsu (무신사 스탠다드 성수)

12.4Km    2024-11-18

83 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Located near Seongsu-dong Café Street, this is the physical store of the online editorial shop MUSINSA. The store offers affordable, high-quality clothing aimed at young adults in their 20s, with neutral colors and minimalist designs popular among Koreans. It’s also a favorite indoor date spot for couples, providing a quick overview of the latest fashion trends.