Guidebook for Mapo-gu
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Namdaemun Market
21 Namdaemunsijang-gilYou can find anything under the sun there (almost)!
It's the most famous royal palace in Seoul - a must see! There a traditional changing of the guard and all.
814 locals recommend
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roIt's the most famous royal palace in Seoul - a must see! There a traditional changing of the guard and all.
Practice your horsey-dance and head on down there for glitz and glamour - you'll be one of the many 'beautiful' people there!
56 locals recommend
Gangnam-gu
Practice your horsey-dance and head on down there for glitz and glamour - you'll be one of the many 'beautiful' people there!
On the (kind-of) island of Youido you can go up the 63 building to check out views of the city or have a look at the aquarium downstairs. It's also a hotspot for taking a look at the cherry blossoms
91 locals recommend
63 Building
50 63-roOn the (kind-of) island of Youido you can go up the 63 building to check out views of the city or have a look at the aquarium downstairs. It's also a hotspot for taking a look at the cherry blossoms
You can get the best views of Seoul city from up here - revolving restaurant, viewing platforms etc and a pretty cool cable car up if you don't want to brave the steps- non-Koreans can also get a cab
686 locals recommend
N Seoul Tower
You can get the best views of Seoul city from up here - revolving restaurant, viewing platforms etc and a pretty cool cable car up if you don't want to brave the steps- non-Koreans can also get a cab
Beautiful hiking trails in this area with wonderful views back down across the city. A chance to check out the local middle-aged enthusiasts in all their shiny hiking-specific outfits!
47 locals recommend
Bukhansan National Park
262 Bogukmun-roBeautiful hiking trails in this area with wonderful views back down across the city. A chance to check out the local middle-aged enthusiasts in all their shiny hiking-specific outfits!
Magpie Brewing Co.
244-1 Noksapyeong-daeroA great place to check out some quality locally-brewed beer!
Hongdae is the most lively student hub in Seoul. If you're looking to chill out, feast on Korean BBQ, drink and/or dance with thousands of Korean uni students then this is the place for you!
8 locals recommend
Hongik-ro
Hongdae is the most lively student hub in Seoul. If you're looking to chill out, feast on Korean BBQ, drink and/or dance with thousands of Korean uni students then this is the place for you!
One of Korea's most highly-rated unis with a lovely open campus, nice just to take a wander around and get some clean, fresh air.
92 locals recommend
Yonsei University Museum
50 Yonsei-roOne of Korea's most highly-rated unis with a lovely open campus, nice just to take a wander around and get some clean, fresh air.
Another great local uni with (along with Yonsei uni) one of the best Korean language schools. Also really close to lots of cool areas to hang out.
63 locals recommend
Sogang University
35 Baekbeom-roAnother great local uni with (along with Yonsei uni) one of the best Korean language schools. Also really close to lots of cool areas to hang out.
A very reputable womens-only uni. Perhaps not by coincidence, there are also a lot of chic, trendy shops in this area, also.
127 locals recommend
Ewha Woman's University
A very reputable womens-only uni. Perhaps not by coincidence, there are also a lot of chic, trendy shops in this area, also.
Another meeting hub for Korean uni students - cafes, bar and restaurants galore. A fun place to wander around and make a night of it.
30 locals recommend
Sinchon-dong
Another meeting hub for Korean uni students - cafes, bar and restaurants galore. A fun place to wander around and make a night of it.
This is a park right in the middle of the Han river (you can walk there by bridge). It's an old water-treatment plant that has been converted into an artistic modern park. A nice place to take it easy
68 locals recommend
Seonyudo Park
343 Seonyu-roThis is a park right in the middle of the Han river (you can walk there by bridge). It's an old water-treatment plant that has been converted into an artistic modern park. A nice place to take it easy