Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

18.2Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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.

Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑)

18.2Km 2025-03-15

192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, offering authentic kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. It faithfully recreates the Turkish culture and food through its interior, decorated with traditional tiles, and dishes prepared by a chef from Türkiye. Main menus include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish kebab.

The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon (더휴식 누베르 서울 이태원점)

18.2Km 2025-04-08

11 Usadan-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon aims to rediscover Seoul through creativity and inspiration. The overall design of the hotel is inspired by French avant-garde, using a variety of objects and props to create an artistic and stylish atmosphere. The hotel has Collection T room type, a twin bedroom; Collection D room type, a double bedroom; and Collection S room type, a single bedroom. On the first floor of the hotel is a guest lobby and a pasta restaurant. The hotel's parking lot is limited in space, and therefore guests are advised to use a nearby public parking lot.

Holika Holika - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (홀리카홀리카 홍대2호점)

18.2Km 2024-04-22

1F, #102, 86, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Nike - JH Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 제이에이치타운)

18.2Km 2024-04-16

163, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Goyang Haengsin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 고양행신점)

18.2Km 2024-06-27

560, Jungang-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Red Container - Itaewon Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (레드컨테이너 이태원2호)

18.2Km 2024-01-22

1F, 2F, 165-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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WENERD Corp. (주식회사 위너드)

18.2Km 2025-10-23

#201, Saul Building, 21 Seongmisan-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Wenerd provides a total care solution through “Wenerd Care”, combining premium wellness tourism with health check-ups to comprehensively manage clients’ health and beauty.

Codes Combine Innerwear - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (코데즈컴바인이너 홍대)

18.2Km 2024-04-17

36-3, Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Suncheonhyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 순천향입구)

18.2Km 2024-04-16

71, Daesagwan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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