Guidebook for Mapo-gu
Drinks & Nightlife
Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambiance, underground cultures, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, galleries, accessory stores, a popular place to walk around.
146 locals recommend
Hongik University Seoul Campus
94 Wausan-roHongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambiance, underground cultures, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, galleries, accessory stores, a popular place to walk around.
Itaewon is unique place where one can meet people of diverse cultures. Itaewon is in the mid of Yongsan, which borders the northern part of Han River. It's also close to Seoul Stn, Myeong-dong, Namsan
276 locals recommend
Itaewon-dong
Itaewon-dongItaewon is unique place where one can meet people of diverse cultures. Itaewon is in the mid of Yongsan, which borders the northern part of Han River. It's also close to Seoul Stn, Myeong-dong, Namsan
Sightseeing
Traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. Hanok village is composed of lots of alleys and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
214 locals recommend
Changdeokgung
99 Yulgok-roTraditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. Hanok village is composed of lots of alleys and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
Traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. Hanok village is composed of lots of alleys and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
254 locals recommend
Bukchon Hanok Village
66 Bukchon-roTraditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. Hanok village is composed of lots of alleys and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
The main palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it's the largest one of the Five Grand Palaces. Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty as well as government of Joseon.
814 locals recommend
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roThe main palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it's the largest one of the Five Grand Palaces. Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty as well as government of Joseon.
Seoul Tower opened in 1980 and became a major attraction. The tower sits atop Namsan Mountain. The tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and it's so stunning that many consider the best in Asia.
686 locals recommend
N Seoul Tower
Seoul Tower opened in 1980 and became a major attraction. The tower sits atop Namsan Mountain. The tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and it's so stunning that many consider the best in Asia.
Yunjoong Ro is famous for its cherry blossom opening in spring season. Many people get together this road during the season to enjoy to walk around the road beautifully surrounded by cherry blossom.
윤중중학교
3 Yeouidong-ro 3-gilYunjoong Ro is famous for its cherry blossom opening in spring season. Many people get together this road during the season to enjoy to walk around the road beautifully surrounded by cherry blossom.
Everything Else
Yunjoong Ro is famous for its cherry blossom opening in spring season. Many people get together this road during the season to enjoy to walk around the road beautifully surrounded by cherry blossom.
윤중중학교
3 Yeouidong-ro 3-gilYunjoong Ro is famous for its cherry blossom opening in spring season. Many people get together this road during the season to enjoy to walk around the road beautifully surrounded by cherry blossom.
Parks & Nature
Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9 km stream long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul. After opening in 2005, has become popular among city residents and tourists.
143 locals recommend
Cheonggyecheon
1 Cheonggyecheon-roCheonggyecheon is a 10.9 km stream long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul. After opening in 2005, has become popular among city residents and tourists.
It's one of the most important landmark of Seoul regarding its culture and politics. For that reason, there are many important facilities around the square, such as Sejong Center and goverment complex
170 locals recommend
Gwanghwamun Square
172 Sejong-daeroIt's one of the most important landmark of Seoul regarding its culture and politics. For that reason, there are many important facilities around the square, such as Sejong Center and goverment complex
Have you ever ridden bicycle at Han River? I do once a week and it's really refreshing! You can reach the end of Seoul even west coast, near the airport.
142 locals recommend
Yeouido Hangang Park
330 Yeouidong-roHave you ever ridden bicycle at Han River? I do once a week and it's really refreshing! You can reach the end of Seoul even west coast, near the airport.
Arts & Culture
The museum was established to remember the Korean War and to symbolize the desire for peaceful reunification of Korea. The museum consists of 6 individual exhibition halls and other facilities.
134 locals recommend
War Memorial of Korea
29 Itaewon-roThe museum was established to remember the Korean War and to symbolize the desire for peaceful reunification of Korea. The museum consists of 6 individual exhibition halls and other facilities.
Insa-dong street is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. At one time it was the largest market for antiques and artworks in Korea
113 locals recommend
Insadong Ssamziegil
44 Insadong 8-gilInsa-dong street is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. At one time it was the largest market for antiques and artworks in Korea
Shopping
The most famous and biggest fish market in Seoul. You can see making a sashimi with living fish. Eating raw fish especially octopus is famous activity for foreign visitors.
132 locals recommend
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
674 Nodeul-roThe most famous and biggest fish market in Seoul. You can see making a sashimi with living fish. Eating raw fish especially octopus is famous activity for foreign visitors.
IT WAS ONCE THE TALLEST BUILDING IN KOREA. IT'S NOT ONLY OFFICE PURPOSE ALSO HAS BIG AQUARIUM, BUFFET RESTAURANT, OBSERVATORY, MUSEUM AND DUTY FREE SHOP AS WELL.
91 locals recommend
63 Building
50 63-roIT WAS ONCE THE TALLEST BUILDING IN KOREA. IT'S NOT ONLY OFFICE PURPOSE ALSO HAS BIG AQUARIUM, BUFFET RESTAURANT, OBSERVATORY, MUSEUM AND DUTY FREE SHOP AS WELL.
Seoul’s main shopping districts featuring mid-high price retail stores and international brands. It's a particularly popular for young people and tourists as a center for fashion and sightseeing
624 locals recommend
Myeong-dong
Myeong-dongSeoul’s main shopping districts featuring mid-high price retail stores and international brands. It's a particularly popular for young people and tourists as a center for fashion and sightseeing
One stop shopping place including department store. You can do everything in this place, shopping, eating, watching movie and enjoy performance all time. Asia's the biggest DUTY FREE SHOPPING MALL INSIDE
41 locals recommend
Hyundai I'Park Mall
55 Hangang-daero 23-gilOne stop shopping place including department store. You can do everything in this place, shopping, eating, watching movie and enjoy performance all time. Asia's the biggest DUTY FREE SHOPPING MALL INSIDE
It's newly open shopping mall where many upscale shops located, Ui Do (Island) has many attractions especially famous for its cherry blossom road (Yunjoon Ro).
24 locals recommend
IFC Seoul, Conrad Hotel station
It's newly open shopping mall where many upscale shops located, Ui Do (Island) has many attractions especially famous for its cherry blossom road (Yunjoon Ro).
Essentials
emart Gongdeok
212 Baekbeom-roYou can buy every grocery things in here!