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Godiva - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 광화문점)

Godiva - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 광화문점)

9.6Km    2024-04-22

1F, to 3F, 159, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)

Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)

9.6Km    2020-04-23

34-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-9969

Jinmi Sikdang (진미식당)

Jinmi Sikdang (진미식당)

9.6Km    2024-02-27

186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jinmi Sikdang is a specialty restaurant known for its exclusive focus on gejang (marinated crab), using only the finest blue crabs from the Seohae Coast. The restaurant prides itself on preparing only the amount of crab needed for the day, ensuring freshness, so it's advisable to make reservations before visiting, especially during peak hours. Known for its consistent quality and unwavering taste, Jinmi Sikdang continues to receive steady love from its customers.

Insa-dong (인사동)

Insa-dong (인사동)

9.6Km    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.

Olive Young - Daehakro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대학로점)

9.6Km    2024-06-27

1F~3F, 237, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sejong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종로)

9.6Km    2024-04-16

161, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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PORKLAND (포크랜드)

PORKLAND (포크랜드)

9.6Km    2021-03-30

258-10, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-7878

It is a place that not only office workers but also college students often visit. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy pork shoulder shabu-shabu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Gloomy Day(사의 찬미)

9.6Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로14길 29 (혜화동)

Gloomy Sunday(글루미 선데이)

9.6Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로14길 29 (혜화동)

Space Moda [Korea Quality]스페이스 모다[한국관광 품질인증]

Space Moda [Korea Quality]스페이스 모다[한국관광 품질인증]

9.6Km    2025-05-15

19-17 , Samseongyo-ro 6-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9952-0152

Space Moda is a quiet, modernized hanok nestled in an alley in Seonggwak Village next to Naksan Park in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, and is let out as a single house. The guesthouse aims for zero waste and low energy use, and encourages sustainable travel. A small yard serves as a resting place for travelers. Guests will enjoy exploring the neighborhood’s many cafes, restaurants, and bars, all a short walk away; while transportation access is good, with Hansung University Subway Station nearby. There is a car park a short distance away.