Hongdae

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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

Alpaca/ Nami/ RailBike/ Morning Calm/ LEGOLAND/ Painters/ Wild Show

Alpaca/ Nami/ RailBike/ Morning Calm/ LEGOLAND/ Painters/ Wild Show

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★ 4.7 (13,837) • 200K+ booked
From US$ 11.35
Hwadamsup One Day Tour from Seoul
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Hwadamsup One Day Tour from Seoul

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★ 4.6 (69) • 1K+ booked
From US$ 26.29
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Seoul Dongdaemun SPAREX Jjimjilbang Sauna Admission Ticket

Seoul Dongdaemun SPAREX Jjimjilbang Sauna Admission Ticket

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★ 4.3 (131) • 3K+ booked
From US$ 8.89
US$ 8.99
N Seoul Tower Ticket
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N Seoul Tower Ticket

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★ 4.6 (31,327) • 600K+ booked
From US$ 12.09
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Seoul Yeouido Eland Han River Cruise

Seoul Yeouido Eland Han River Cruise

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.4 (2,930) • 60K+ booked
From US$ 13.05
US$ 13.75
Seoul TBC Head Spa, Facial, and Body Massage Treatment in Myeongdong
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Seoul TBC Head Spa, Facial, and Body Massage Treatment in Myeongdong

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★ 4.8 (63) • 600+ booked
From US$ 41.39
Seoul One Day City Tour & Night View Tour

Seoul One Day City Tour & Night View Tour

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★ 4.9 (222) • 1K+ booked
From US$ 25.25
US$ 26.89
Strawberry/ Hwacheon Ice Fishing/ Lighting Festival/ Nami/ Samaksan

Strawberry/ Hwacheon Ice Fishing/ Lighting Festival/ Nami/ Samaksan

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★ 4.6 (586) • 8K+ booked
From US$ 70.19
Seoul Moonlight Walking Tour with Local Historian

Seoul Moonlight Walking Tour with Local Historian

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★ 5.0 (217) • 1K+ booked
US$ 28.45
US$ 31.05
O HUI&WHOO SPA & Massage | Myeongdong, Seoul

O HUI&WHOO SPA & Massage | Myeongdong, Seoul

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★ 4.5 (767) • 9K+ booked
From US$ 68.19
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Seoul JUNO HAIR Myeongdong Street Branch

Seoul JUNO HAIR Myeongdong Street Branch

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★ 4.8 (13) • New Activity
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Myeong-dong Hairstyling Experience at Herique (Franck Provost)

Myeong-dong Hairstyling Experience at Herique (Franck Provost)

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★ 4.6 (313) • 2K+ booked
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Make it a getaway

The Stay Hotel Myeongdong

The Stay Hotel Myeongdong

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★ 4.2 (349) • 50+ booked
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Line Hotel Myeongdong

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From US$ 54.62
New Blanc Central Myeongdong

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

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★ 4.8 (31) • New Activity
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L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE

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★ 4.7 (1,169) • 50+ booked
From US$ 150.77
The Shilla Seoul

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★ 4.7 (1,004) • 50+ booked
From US$ 253.91
Hotel Park Hill Myeongdong

Hotel Park Hill Myeongdong

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★ 3.8 (101)
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K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong

K-Grand Hotel Myeongdong

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★ 3.4 (258)
From US$ 39.30
Calistar Hotel

Calistar Hotel

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★ 3.2 (204)
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US$ 68.96
UH Suite The Myeongdong

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★ 4.3 (105)
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ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

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From US$ 100.09
Uljiro Co-Op Residence

Uljiro Co-Op Residence

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★ 4.7 (2,531)
From US$ 63.29
Neat House Hongdae

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★ 4.0 (33)
From US$ 63.15

Events with a lot of buzz

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul
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Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

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★ 4.8 (11,809) • 200K+ booked
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Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket
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Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

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Seoul Spring Festa WONDER SHOW Ticket

Seoul Spring Festa WONDER SHOW Ticket

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SHOW MUSICAL TOUCH FIVE Ticket in Seoul
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SHOW MUSICAL TOUCH FIVE Ticket in Seoul

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THE PAINTERS Live Art K-pop Dance Show in Seoul
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THE PAINTERS Live Art K-pop Dance Show in Seoul

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★ 4.8 (1,647) • 20K+ booked
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Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul
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Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul

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K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

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★ 4.7 (67) • 1K+ booked
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Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket

Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket

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★ 4.7 (110) • 800+ booked
US$ 22.75
US$ 34.49
Romance Drama "Beautiful Life" Ticket in Seoul

Romance Drama "Beautiful Life" Ticket in Seoul

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★ 4.9 (15) • 100+ booked
US$ 17.25
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Jeongdong Theater Seoul 2025 Show Series Ticket

Jeongdong Theater Seoul 2025 Show Series Ticket

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★ 4.8 (201) • 1K+ booked
US$ 43.10
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Musical Vamp X Hunter Ticket in Seoul

Musical Vamp X Hunter Ticket in Seoul

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★ 5.0 (2) • New Activity
US$ 21.55
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The Concert of korean music prodigies
US$ 6.89
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Trouble-free transport

Seoul - Nami Island Shuttle Bus

Seoul - Nami Island Shuttle Bus

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US$ 21.55
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Incheon International Airport Transfers

Incheon International Airport Transfers

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Customizable Pre-paid Travel Card - NAMANE CARD

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Private Gimpo Airport (GMP) Transfers for Seoul

Private Gimpo Airport (GMP) Transfers for Seoul

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★ 4.8 (218) • 800+ booked
From US$ 49.09
WOWPASS: Prepaid Card for Cashless Payment in Korea

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KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket
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KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

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Free 3GB eSIM for South Korea worth ₩9,300
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 (888) • 7K+ booked
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Incheon International Airport - Seoul Shared Van

Incheon International Airport - Seoul Shared Van

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★ 4.6 (88) • 1K+ booked
US$ 19.99
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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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★ 4.5 (1,856) • 50K+ booked
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LOTTE MART EZL CARD I Enjoy public transportation and K-Shopping benefits
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Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Seoul City/Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park/Vivaldi Park
From US$ 172.40
Incheon international Airport(ICN) Transfers

Incheon international Airport(ICN) Transfers

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★ 5.0 (5)
US$ 54.45

All that's good & tasty

Wangbijip (Myeongdong Main store)

Wangbijip (Myeongdong Main store)

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★ 5.0 (2) • 50+ booked
From US$ 13.10
Sunmine Haengbok Gejang (Dongdaemun Branch)

Sunmine Haengbok Gejang (Dongdaemun Branch)

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★ 4.5 (57) • 1K+ booked
From US$ 20.69
Seoul Restaurant Table Reservation

Seoul Restaurant Table Reservation

★ 4.3 (6) • 100+ booked
From US$ 5.19
Myeongdong Hanu Bang

Myeongdong Hanu Bang

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★ 3.9 (19) • 200+ booked
From US$ 26.89
Crab Hoe Fish (Jangchung-dong Main Branch)

Crab Hoe Fish (Jangchung-dong Main Branch)

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★ 4.8 (17) • 50+ booked
From US$ 132.25
HANCOOK (N Seoul Tower Branch)

HANCOOK (N Seoul Tower Branch)

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★ 4.1 (8) • 100+ booked
US$ 72.45
Myeongdongjeong

Myeongdongjeong

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★ 4.0 (257) • 2K+ booked
From US$ 19.99
Wangbijip (Myeongdong 2nd store)

Wangbijip (Myeongdong 2nd store)

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★ 4.3 (7) • 100+ booked
From US$ 12.45
Hanbok Korean Restaurant in Seoul

Hanbok Korean Restaurant in Seoul

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★ 5.0 (3) • New Activity
From US$ 9.65
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Bibimbab - Cheil Jemyunso Myeongdong Branch
US$ 9.59
US$ 9.89
Euljjiro Gukmul Tteokbokki Myeongdong branch in Seoul
From US$ 3.10
NOBIZIB Korean Beef

NOBIZIB Korean Beef

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★ 5.0 (2)
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More to explore

Hairstyling Experience at OLRANG in Hongdae

Hairstyling Experience at OLRANG in Hongdae

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From US$ 27.59
The Seoul Pub Crawl
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The Seoul Pub Crawl

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US$ 19.30
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Shop Vivian Eyelash Extensions | Hongdae Seoul

Shop Vivian Eyelash Extensions | Hongdae Seoul

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★ 5.0 (3) • 50+ booked
US$ 43.05
US$ 48.29
Artravel Hongdae

Artravel Hongdae

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Wedding Photoshoot Experience in Seoul (S.A. Wedding)

Wedding Photoshoot Experience in Seoul (S.A. Wedding)

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Personal Color Group Consulting Experience Using Self-Tester | Seoul

Personal Color Group Consulting Experience Using Self-Tester | Seoul

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★ 5.0 (2) • 50+ booked
From US$ 124.15
Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon
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Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon

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3-5 hrs
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From US$ 17.25
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Hongdae Private Self-Perfume Making Class by .NOTE

Hongdae Private Self-Perfume Making Class by .NOTE

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★ 4.9 (127) • 600+ booked
From US$ 33.79
Color & Make-up & Fashion & Face Analysis in Myeongdong

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

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★ 4.9 (251) • 1K+ booked
From US$ 155.19
Seoul Hongdae Photo Studio Experience

Seoul Hongdae Photo Studio Experience

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★ 4.7 (52) • 800+ booked
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Hongdae Hairstyling UNIQUE-by (By WonderTrip)
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Hongdae Hairstyling UNIQUE-by (By WonderTrip)

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K-Beauty Make Up Experience at ROA.MAKEUP | Seoul
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K-Beauty Make Up Experience at ROA.MAKEUP | Seoul

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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.