Hongdae

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★ 4.9 (55K+ reviews) • 877K+ booked
Located in Seoul near Hongik University, Hongdae district is a hub of youthful energy, perfect for a fun day or evening out. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Hongdae is a must-see. During the day, explore trendy shops and animal cafes, and enjoy a bustling shopping scene, while at night, get ready for an unforgettable nightlife experience, with top-notch bars and nightclubs. From cool cafés to hip boutiques and mouthwatering eateries, Hongdae has it all!
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South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, 364-27 Seogyo-dong

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Bucket-list experiences

Hairstyling Experience at OLRANG in Hongdae

Hairstyling Experience at OLRANG in Hongdae

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Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon

Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon

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★ 4.8 (125)
From US$ 18.05
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Hongdae Hairstyling UNIQUE-by (By WonderTrip)

Hongdae Hairstyling UNIQUE-by (By WonderTrip)

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★ 4.8 (33)
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Seoul Hongdae Photo Studio Experience

Seoul Hongdae Photo Studio Experience

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★ 4.7 (47)
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Color & Make-up & Fashion & Face Analysis in Hongdae

Color & Make-up & Fashion & Face Analysis in Hongdae

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★ 4.9 (133)
From US$ 160.89
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One Day K-POP Dance Class in Hongdae

One Day K-POP Dance Class in Hongdae

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★ 4.6 (31)
From US$ 31.59
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Seoul Hongdae Ring Making Experience by University of Rings

Seoul Hongdae Ring Making Experience by University of Rings

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★ 4.8 (12)
US$ 28.89
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Hongdae Private Self-Perfume Making Class by .NOTE

Hongdae Private Self-Perfume Making Class by .NOTE

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★ 5.0 (14)
US$ 33.29
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Hair Styling / Idol Hair / Make-up K-Beauty in Hongdae

Hair Styling / Idol Hair / Make-up K-Beauty in Hongdae

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★ 5.0 (12)
From US$ 39.35
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Personal Color Consultation & Make-up by Myshopper Hongdae Branch
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Seoul Personal Color Consulting Hongdae Branch

Seoul Personal Color Consulting Hongdae Branch

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The Seoul Pub Crawl

The Seoul Pub Crawl

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★ 4.6 (230)
US$ 18.65
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L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE

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★ 4.7 (985)
From US$ 117.36
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

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★ 4.7 (749)
From US$ 108.68
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

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★ 4.2 (983)
From US$ 76.35
US$ 157.74
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel

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★ 4.8 (972)
From US$ 106.7
Neat House Hongdae

Neat House Hongdae

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★ 4.1 (30)
From US$ 72.98
US$ 73.72
Hotel The Designers Hongdae

Hotel The Designers Hongdae

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★ 3.4 (930)
From US$ 86.68
US$ 128.64
Aank Hotel Hongdae

Aank Hotel Hongdae

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★ 3.5 (60)
From US$ 77.56
Nabi Hostel Hongdae

Nabi Hostel Hongdae

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★ 4.5 (306)
From US$ 85.33
OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

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★ 4.2 (395)
From US$ 29.3
US$ 29.61
JUNIBINO HOTEL Hongdae

JUNIBINO HOTEL Hongdae

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★ 4.1 (50)
From US$ 100.07
US$ 131.55
Petercat Hotel Sinchon Hongdae

Petercat Hotel Sinchon Hongdae

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★ 3.9 (185)
From US$ 43.77
US$ 68.01
Huayuanhouse HQ in hongdae

Huayuanhouse HQ in hongdae

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From US$ 39.44

Events with a lot of buzz

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

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From US$ 22.00
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Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

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★ 4.9 (1,070)
From US$ 23.59
US$ 48.65
THE PAINTERS Season 2: Show in Seoul (Gwanghwamun Theater)

THE PAINTERS Season 2: Show in Seoul (Gwanghwamun Theater)

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CHEF Show - the next generation of BIBAP!

CHEF Show - the next generation of BIBAP!

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K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

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From US$ 21.35
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Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul

Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul

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★ 4.6 (1,022)
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SHOW MUSICAL <TOUCH FIVE> Ticket in Seoul

SHOW MUSICAL <TOUCH FIVE> Ticket in Seoul

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★ 4.2 (11)
From US$ 37.39
US$ 39.35
Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket
US$ 23.59
US$ 35.75
Romance Drama "Beautiful Life" Ticket in Seoul
US$ 17.89
US$ 35.75
The Concert of korean music prodigies
US$ 7.15
US$ 21.45

Trouble-free transport

Seoul - Nami Island Shuttle Bus

Seoul - Nami Island Shuttle Bus

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★ 4.7 (421)
US$ 22.29
US$ 22.65
KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

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Round Trip Everland Shuttle Bus Transfers from Seoul by World Travel

Round Trip Everland Shuttle Bus Transfers from Seoul by World Travel

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Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Nami / Alpaca / Sokcho / Gangneung K-drama tour

Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Nami / Alpaca / Sokcho / Gangneung K-drama tour

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★ 4.7 (806)
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LOTTE MART EZL CARD I Enjoy public transportation and K-Shopping benefits

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★ 3.3 (18)
US$ 3.59
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Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do

Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do

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US$ 13.40
Incheon International Airport - Seoul Shared Van
US$ 19.60
US$ 25.25
Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park/Vivaldi Park
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South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

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US$ 7.15
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Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Legoland/ Everland/ Alpaca/ Nami Island

Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Legoland/ Everland/ Alpaca/ Nami Island

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From US$ 134.09
EZL CARD | A prepaid card for Korea transportation and shopping
US$ 3.59
Private Transfer to Phoenix / Alpensia / Yongpyong / High One / O2 / Welli Hilli Ski Resort
From US$ 259.25
US$ 294.99

All that's good & tasty

THE PLACE (Hongdae L7 Branch)

THE PLACE (Hongdae L7 Branch)

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★ 3.6 (5)
From US$ 17.89
Seoul Bar Pass - Recommended Drink Spots and Benefit Package
US$ 1.45
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Cheonggiwa Town Reservation Service
US$ 4.95
MAN JOK OH HYANG JOKBAL (City Hall Branch)

MAN JOK OH HYANG JOKBAL (City Hall Branch)

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Myeongdongjeong

Myeongdongjeong

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From US$ 20.75
Myth Jokbal in Myeongdong

Myth Jokbal in Myeongdong

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Sunmine Haengbok Gejang (Dongdaemun Branch)

Sunmine Haengbok Gejang (Dongdaemun Branch)

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★ 4.5 (46)
From US$ 21.45
[Michelin Guide] Seoul Mugunghwa (Lotte Hotel Sogong Branch)
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Jihwaja in Seoul

Jihwaja in Seoul

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★ 4.5 (25)
From US$ 78.69

More to explore

Dongdaemun Discount Coupon in Seoul - Super PASS

Dongdaemun Discount Coupon in Seoul - Super PASS

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★ 4.3 (298)
US$ 1.29
Seoul City Tour Bus Downtown Palace Namsan Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Seoul City Tour Bus Downtown Palace Namsan Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

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Seoul City Tour Bus Night View Course

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Myeong-dong pass- Free gift and Special Vouchers with Shopping Guide

Myeong-dong pass- Free gift and Special Vouchers with Shopping Guide

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Shinsegae Duty Free Seoul/Busan/Incheon Airport Store Voucher

Shinsegae Duty Free Seoul/Busan/Incheon Airport Store Voucher

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Shinsegae Department Store Benefit Coupon in Myeongdong

Shinsegae Department Store Benefit Coupon in Myeongdong

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OLIVE YOUNG Mobile Coupon (Cash Voucher)

OLIVE YOUNG Mobile Coupon (Cash Voucher)

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The Shilla Duty Free Seoul Store Voucher

The Shilla Duty Free Seoul Store Voucher

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Currency Exchange Rate Benefit Coupon - MoneyBox Gwangjang Market in Seoul

Currency Exchange Rate Benefit Coupon - MoneyBox Gwangjang Market in Seoul

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★ 4.3 (18)
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Seoul Gifts - Seoul My Soul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

Seoul Gifts - Seoul My Soul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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Seoul Gifts - Artistic Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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Seoul Gifts - Traditional Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

Seoul Gifts - Traditional Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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Why people love Hongdae

4.9 /5
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QIANYI *********
2 days ago
easy redemption. allow us to travel to Daegu and seoul from busan on 2 different days. Just remember to make the seat reservation online and print out the booking (though no one check during our ride but just in case!)
2+
Abidah *******
2 days ago
Driver was on time for pick up.Henry is very friendly and also helpful.He would help us buy tickets and book a slot for our rail bike.We went to nami,rail bike and alpaca world.We reached our hotel 1 hr later so have to pay extra to the driver.Our trip went smooth and we are very happy.
2+
江 **
2 days ago
I was really full of positive energy after reading this, the best trip to Korea! The oppa inside is just oppa. I feel happy after watching it and my feet won’t feel sore anymore.
Cheung ***
2 days ago
The five-spice pork trotters are satisfying. I must eat them every time I go to Seoul. It’s super delicious. It tastes very good and is juicy enough. It’s a must-eat👍👍👍👍
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LEE *******
2 days ago
The teacher's explanations were clear and easy to understand, and she also provided Cantonese translation. The communication process was smooth, and I finally understood what color and makeup suits me.
Cherlynn ****
2 days ago
There was a lot of engagement with the audience. Quite a few lucky ladies had lap dances and even went up on stage. There's no nudity as the guys only stripped to their underwears, but they are very muscular and handsome. It was tastefully done.
2+
吉田 **
2 days ago
I was able to buy a 30,000W voucher for about 2,600 yen using the coupon, which was a great deal. When I showed the voucher to the store clerk, he was a little confused, but it turned out I just had to scan the barcode, so I was able to shop smoothly.
Wenni ***
2 days ago
easy to book the train tickets! and you get round tickets in affordable price!

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FAQs about Hongdae

Why is Hongdae so famous?

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Is Hongdae good for tourists?

What to know before visiting Hongdae

What to know before visiting Hongdae

What to do in Hongdae

1. Hongik University Street

Be part of Seoul's youth and indie culture hub! With funky boutiques, avant-garde galleries, and great nightclubs, this neighborhood is a must-visit for a unique peek into Korea's creative side.

2. Hongdae Mural Street

A top tourist spot for young people in Seoul's Hongdae area, discover captivating murals by renowned street artist Jaz. This vibrant alleyway shows the neighborhood's artistic flair. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking art with deep messages that set it apart from the rest of the city.

3. Hongdae Art Market Free Market

Since 2002, this art market has been a cultural hub for all things creative! Shop unique accessories, and home decor items, and watch exciting performances every Saturday from March to November at Hongik Culture Park.

4. Hongdae Nanta Show

Watch talented Korean performers whip up a storm on stage, serving a delicious blend of Korean culinary entertainment, all perfectly seasoned with percussive beats. This 90-minute show, a record-breaker in Korean history, serves up hilarious antics as four cooks navigate pressure in the kitchen. Get ready for a side of laughter with your meal!

5. Trickeye Museum

Challenge your senses at Seoul's Trick Eye Museum in lively Hongdae! In this world of optical illusions, get mesmerized by mind-bending artworks that play tricks on your eyes, from 2D paintings to immersive photographs.

6. Color & Make-Up Analysis

Explore your perfect colors, fashion, makeup, and more with the help of an English-speaking expert. Discover the ideal tones, brightness, and styles that suit you best in a fun and insightful session!

Tips for Your Hongdae Visit

What are the best times to visit Hongdae?

Plan your trip to Hongdae during the spring or fall seasons to enjoy pleasant weather and vibrant festivals that showcase the local culture. Hongdae is also known for its nightlife, so plan to visit after dark. A weekend market runs on Saturday from March to November, with stalls springing up near the university's front gate and selling Korean handicrafts and other souvenirs throughout the afternoon until sunset.

How to get to Hongdae?

To get to Hongdae, take the Seoul Subway Line 2 to Hongik University Station and leave through Exit 8 or 9. From there, it's a short walk to Hongik Children's Park and the entrance to Hongik University. Alternatively, take Line 2 or 6 to Hongdae Station.

What local foods should I try in Hongdae?

Try out Hongdae's local delights at popular eateries like Beer King Myeongju, Boseunghoegwan Hongik Univ., NooNaHolDak, and more for a taste of authentic Korean cuisine.