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Address

Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 마포구 홍익로 (서교동)

Type

Others

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3153-8363

• Information
  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.
  
  Telephone
  +82-2-3153-8363
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Shopping Information
  [Flea Market ('Hongdae Free Market')]
  Schedule: Every Saturday (March-November) / 13:00-18:00
  Venue: Hongik Children's Park
  Directions:
  Hongik University Station (Subway Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang, AREX), Exit 9.
  Go 150m straight, and cross the street.
  Turn left, and go 500m straight towards Hongik University.
  Turn right to arrive at Hongik Children's Park.
  Programs: Handicraft exhibitions and sales, indie music/mimes/performances, art workshops, street portraits & caricatures
  Website: www.freemarket.or.kr (Korean, English)
  Inquiries: +82-2-325-8553
  
  *Note: the event time and details are subject to change without notice, please check to confirm the details from the official website before visiting.
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Tourist Information Center (Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese)
  +82-2-323-2240
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    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...

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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.

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    Seoul Trick Eye Museum (서울 트릭아이미술관)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    The Trickeye Museum is "one of a kind" painting gallery which combines art with high-end technology featuring AR (Augmented Reality) effect and 2D/3D illusions....

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    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...

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    Modern Design Museum (근현대디자인박물관)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    Located in the Hongdae area, the Modern Design Museum is one of the first design museums in Korea. It opened in March 2008 and exhibits historical records that ...

• Accommodation

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    Bobo Hotel - Goodstay 보보호텔 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이]

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Opened in 1978 at the Seogyo intersection in the Hongik University area, Bobo Hotel became so popular that the intersection was often referred to as the “Bobo S...

• Restaurants

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    Primo Bacio - Hongdae Branch (프리모 바치오바치-홍대점)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    Primo Bacio Baci specializes in various western cuisine such as Pane pasta, pizza, risotto, and more. It features a cozy ambience and has an open-kitchen concep...

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    Ugly Stove (어글리스토브)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    Ugly Stove highlights the innate value of natural ingredients, using "ugly" fruits and vegetables grown in a natural environment, rather than being enhanced wit...

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    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,...

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    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.

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    Oksang Dalbit (옥상달빛)

    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...

• Shopping

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    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...

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    Hope Market (희망시장)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Hongdae Hope Market first took place in May 2002 as Korea’s first spontaneous handicraft market. Originally created with the aim of reviving the environmental-f...

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    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 ...

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    Chic and Chick (쉭앤칙)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Chic and Chick boasts cosmetics without surfactants (surface active agents). Products in Chic and Chick use only natural ingredients, minimizing the possiblity ...

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    Hanseam Leather Craft Workshop (한샘가죽공방)

    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...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Hongik University Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang, AREX), Exit 8 or 9.