Introduction
Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. These unique places plus the cultural events, street performances, and festivals held here make Hongdae an area that is always packed with people and excitement. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places if you’re hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.
[Main tourism spots in front of Hongik University]
* Hongdae Walking Street: Main spot of Hongdae area which has an outdoor stage for indie band performance and dynamic culture of young people.
* Hongdae Mural Street: Mural street stretching from Kanemaya restaurant by the back gate of Hongik University to Four Seasons House (Wausan-go 22-gil) and featuring various arrangements of painting from graffiti to artistic design. It is also referred to as ‘Picasso’s Street’ and is famous as a dating spot.
* Hongdae Free Market: The market is held every Saturday from March to November at Hongik Children’s Park in front of the main gate of Hongik University. All people can sign up to sell their hand-made products and other exhibitions created by artists will be shown.
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Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
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Hongdae Nanta Theatre (홍대난타전용관)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Auditoriums
Located in Hongdae, a signature of youth and cultural streets, Hongdae Nanta Theater has 323 seats and offers two performances daily.
Alternative Space Loop (대안공간 루프)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
Alternative Space Loop (also known as the “Loop”) is a non-profit gallery that provides exhibition space and support programs for young and promising artists. I...
Hongdae Happy Day Spa (홍대 해피데이스파)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs
Located on the ground floor, Hongdae Happy Day Spa offers various facilities including sauna, themed jjimjilbang, massage, snack bar, fitness center, PC room, a...
Yoon's Color (윤스칼라)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
Yoon's Color, previously known as the "Four Seasons House," is located in Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul and features props, items, photos and sets from director Y...
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Guest House
LikeU is a guesthouse in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, one of the downtown areas of Seoul that’s popular among young people. It's within a 2-minute walk from Ho...
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Special Restaurants
Oksang Dalbit is a popular chicken restaurant in Hongdae with garlic pepper chicken as its specialty. The fried chicken seasoned with garlic and pepper is sprin...
Mobssie (몹시)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
Mobssie is a popular dessert cafe in Hongdae. Its first branch specializes in chocolate cakes whearas the second branch specializes in cheese cakes. In particul...
Shanti (1st branch) (산띠(1호점))
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Asian Food
Shanti is an Indian, Nepalese restaurant with cuisine prepared by an Indian chef.
Ttobogetji Tteokbokki (또보겠지 떡볶이)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Korean Food
Also referred to as “Tto-tteok,” Ttobogetji Tteokbokki is a popular tteokbokki restaurant that has many branches in Hongdae. Upon order, tteok (rice cake), egg,...
Mum Aroy (뭄알로이)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Asian Food
Mum Aroy, a term in Thai which means “extremely delicious,” is a restaurant that specializes in Thai cuisine. The interior as well as props used in the restaura...
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Craft Workshops
Hanseam Leather Craft Workshop offers handmade leather accessories. At the shop, visitors can participate in seminars and learn to make various accessories. Sem...
Frisbee - Hongdae Branch (프리스비(Frisbee) 홍대점)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Shops/Malls
Frisbee is the largest Apple Premium Reseller in Korea with several branches nationwide. Popular items among the young crowds of the Hongdae area include iPhone...
Hongdae Free Market (홍대 프리마켓)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Souvenir Shops
Hongdae Free Market is an open space between diverse artists and visitors to communicate with each other and consume culture. Visitors will find creative items ...
Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store (카카오프렌즈 홍대 플래그십 스토어)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Shops/Malls
Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store features a wide variety of products related Kakao Friends, popular messenger emojis. Meet Ryan, Muji, Apeach, Frodo, Neo, T...
STYLENANDA - Hongdae Branch (스타일난다 - 홍대점)
Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
Type : Shops/Malls
STYLENANDA is the offline store of a leading online company specializing in women's fashion. The store sells a variety of women's fashion items.
Directions
[Subway]
Hongik University Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang, AREX), Exit 8 or 9.
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