Hongik Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (홍익약국)

4.6Km 2024-06-28

7, Yanghwa-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seokparang (석파랑)

4.6Km 2024-09-02

309 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-2500

Seokparang is a place built by relocating the Sarangchae of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. It boasts beautiful late Joseon-style gardens and three traditional hanok buildings. Here, one can enjoy authentic Gungjung hanjeongsik (royal Korean table d'hote) for both lunch and dinner, featuring meticulously prepared dishes such as traditional porridge, chilled salads, steamed prawns, kimchi cabbage wraps with pork, soybean paste jjigae set menu, and desserts. Diners can also savor traditional liquors crafted by artisans from across the country.

Innisfree - Hongdae Branch (No. 3) [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 홍대3호)

4.6Km 2024-04-17

1F, 12, Yanghwa-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Donsoobaek Hongdae (돈수백 홍대직영)

4.7Km 2024-03-19

74, 6-gil, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-324-3131

Located near Hongik Univ. Station, Donsoobaek specializes in dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup). Dwaeji gukbap is a dish originated in Busan, Gyeongnam Province, and is made with boiled pork in a broth made from pork bones. Their signature dish, Donsoobaek Set Menu, ise served with warm boiled pork slices and kimchi cabbage wraps with pork.

Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

4.7Km 2025-10-24

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)

4.7Km 2024-12-31

267 Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900 square meter summit at an altitude of 345 meters, was built in a traditional Korean-style and became a popular attraction within the city. There are also spaces for visitors to enjoy food and drinks.

Kakao Friends Flagship Store - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 플래그십 홍대)

4.7Km 2024-04-18

B2-F3, 162, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)

4.7Km 2025-10-23

62 Ichon-ro 72-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0551

Ichon Hangang Park is built along the Hangang Park in Yongsan. From the park, one can see the Hangang River up close, and one can also find sports facilities like soccer fields, jokgu fields, inline skating rink, water sports facilities, bicycle paths, as well as a nature learning center built around a restored wetland and a lawn. One can follow the Hangangdaegyo Bridge to enter into the Nodeulseom Island, an island in the middle of the river.

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This park was featured in the TV series "Sisyphus: The Myth" as the setting where Seo Hae (played by Park Shin-hye) reflected on bittersweet memories with her father. Its expansive grounds make it an ideal spot for leisure activities such as walking, picnicking, and cultural events.

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai (툭툭누들타이)

4.7Km 2024-03-12

161-8, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4407-5130

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, and the chef is Thai. They offer signature dishes such as Fried soft shell crab with curry powder, Phat Thai, Tom Yam Kung, and galbi noodles, as well as seasonal dishes using various ingredients. Made with Thai ingredients, their dishes have unique Thai flavors. It is close to the Hongik Univ. Station, attracting numerous patrons.

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

4.7Km 2024-03-19

Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

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