Hapjeong

Geographical district
★ 4.9 (55K+ reviews) • 822K+ booked
Nestled in the vibrant Mapo District of Seoul, Hapjeong is a captivating neighborhood that seamlessly blends historical charm with modern allure. Known for its rich cultural heritage and bustling streets, Hapjeong offers travelers a unique glimpse into both the past and present of South Korea's capital. This hidden gem, located just north of the Han River, serves as a gateway to the dynamic Hongdae area, renowned for its urban arts and indie music scene. As the gentrification of nearby Hongdae led to soaring rents, many local shops and residents moved to Hapjeong, infusing it with a unique blend of trendy eateries, cozy cafes, and lively bars. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or an art enthusiast, Hapjeong has something to captivate every traveler. This guide will help you explore the best of what Hapjeong has to offer, from delicious food to exciting nightlife.
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Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

The best of Hapjeong

Bucket-list experiences

DAM HYE WON SCALP LOUNGE Hapjeong Kyobo Book Store Branch
From NZ$ 158.59
The HANOI Foot and Body SPA Hapjeong Kyobobook Branch
From NZ$ 170.79
Hongdae Hairstyling UNIQUE-by (By WonderTrip)

Hongdae Hairstyling UNIQUE-by (By WonderTrip)

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★ 4.8 (33)
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Fragrance Private Class in Seoul

Fragrance Private Class in Seoul

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★ 4.9 (11)
NZ$ 107.19
NZ$ 137.19
Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli & Soju

Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli & Soju

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NZ$ 68.95
Seoul Yeouido Eland Han River Cruise

Seoul Yeouido Eland Han River Cruise

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From NZ$ 15.25
NZ$ 15.75
Klook Pass Seoul

Klook Pass Seoul

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From NZ$ 49.65
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Seoul Zoolung Zoolung Indoor Animal Theme Park Ticket

Seoul Zoolung Zoolung Indoor Animal Theme Park Ticket

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★ 4.5 (6)
NZ$ 28.05
NZ$ 32.95
Eland Han River Cruise and Ashley Marine Buffet

Eland Han River Cruise and Ashley Marine Buffet

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★ 4.5 (1,145)
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NZ$ 63.19
Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon

Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon

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★ 4.8 (126)
From NZ$ 31.45
NZ$ 40.75
Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

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★ 4.3 (44)
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NZ$ 16.85
Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace, Naksan Park - Seoul Night Tour

Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace, Naksan Park - Seoul Night Tour

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★ 4.9 (309)
NZ$ 66.95
NZ$ 73.09

Make it a getaway

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE

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From NZ$ 212.62
Amanti Hotel Seoul

Amanti Hotel Seoul

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★ 4.3 (954)
From NZ$ 149.26
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

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★ 4.7 (792)
From NZ$ 197.05
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel

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★ 4.8 (1,034)
From NZ$ 168.57
9 Brick Hotel

9 Brick Hotel

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★ 4.6 (798)
From NZ$ 168.4
NZ$ 170.27
Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo

Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo

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★ 4.2 (263)
From NZ$ 155.23
NZ$ 210.61
Nine Star Hotel

Nine Star Hotel

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From NZ$ 143.13
RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott

RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott

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★ 4.6 (1,003)
From NZ$ 301.23
Brown Suites Hotel Sinchon Central

Brown Suites Hotel Sinchon Central

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★ 3.5 (48)
From NZ$ 98.44
Neat House Hongdae

Neat House Hongdae

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★ 4.1 (30)
From NZ$ 114.82
Hotel The Designers Hongdae

Hotel The Designers Hongdae

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★ 3.4 (931)
From NZ$ 127.09
NZ$ 187.66
Aank Hotel Hongdae

Aank Hotel Hongdae

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★ 3.5 (60)
From NZ$ 143.02
NZ$ 144.48

Events with a lot of buzz

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

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From NZ$ 43.95
NZ$ 60.99
Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

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★ 4.9 (1,075)
From NZ$ 40.25
NZ$ 82.95
THE PAINTERS Season 2: Show in Seoul (Gwanghwamun Theater)

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

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From NZ$ 48.79
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CHEF Show - the next generation of BIBAP!

CHEF Show - the next generation of BIBAP!

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From NZ$ 42.69
NZ$ 60.99
K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

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From NZ$ 36.59
Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul

Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul

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★ 4.6 (1,022)
From NZ$ 42.69
NZ$ 60.99
SHOW MUSICAL <TOUCH FIVE> Ticket in Seoul

SHOW MUSICAL <TOUCH FIVE> Ticket in Seoul

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From NZ$ 63.75
NZ$ 67.09
The Concert of korean music prodigies

The Concert of korean music prodigies

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NZ$ 12.19
NZ$ 36.59

Trouble-free transport

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

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★ 4.8 (8,754)
From NZ$ 147.59
Free 3GB eSIM for South Korea worth ₩9,300
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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From NZ$ 12.95
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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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From NZ$ 22.85
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LOTTE MART EZL CARD I Enjoy public transportation and K-Shopping benefits

LOTTE MART EZL CARD I Enjoy public transportation and K-Shopping benefits

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NZ$ 6.09
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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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★ 4.8 (760)
From NZ$ 15.25
NZ$ 22.89
Incheon International Airport - Seoul Shared Van
NZ$ 33.45
NZ$ 43.05
Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park/Vivaldi Park
From NZ$ 76.25
South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

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NZ$ 12.19
NZ$ 18.29
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 NZ$ 228.75
EZL CARD | A prepaid card for Korea transportation and shopping
NZ$ 6.09
Private Transfer to Phoenix / Alpensia / Yongpyong / High One / O2 / Welli Hilli Ski Resort
From NZ$ 442.19
NZ$ 503.19
Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort

Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort

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From NZ$ 350.69
NZ$ 414.75

All that's good & tasty

MAN JOK OH HYANG JOKBAL (City Hall Branch)

MAN JOK OH HYANG JOKBAL (City Hall Branch)

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From NZ$ 46.35
Myeongdongjeong

Myeongdongjeong

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From NZ$ 35.39
Myth Jokbal in Myeongdong

Myth Jokbal in Myeongdong

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From NZ$ 47.59
[Michelin Guide] Seoul Mugunghwa (Lotte Hotel Sogong Branch)
From NZ$ 237.89
Jihwaja in Seoul

Jihwaja in Seoul

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★ 4.5 (25)
From NZ$ 134.19
853 in Insadong

853 in Insadong

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★ 4.5 (80)
From NZ$ 93.95
Seoul Bar Pass - Recommended Drink Spots and Benefit Package
NZ$ 2.45
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Gomkuksizib (Myeongdong Branch)

Gomkuksizib (Myeongdong Branch)

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★ 4.0 (2)
From NZ$ 21.95
Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

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★ 4.3 (79)
NZ$ 10.99
NZ$ 11.35
Myeongdong Hanu Bang

Myeongdong Hanu Bang

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★ 3.9 (19)
From NZ$ 47.59
Myeongdongyanggwa Cafe in Myeongdong

Myeongdongyanggwa Cafe in Myeongdong

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★ 4.7 (12)
NZ$ 35.49
NZ$ 36.59

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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

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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★ 4.1 (134)
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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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★ 4.1 (21)
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OLIVE YOUNG Mobile Coupon (Cash Voucher)

OLIVE YOUNG Mobile Coupon (Cash Voucher)

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★ 4.7 (72)
From NZ$ 6.09
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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From NZ$ 13.19
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Seoul Gifts - Artistic Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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From NZ$ 39.55
NZ$ 43.95
Seoul Gifts - Traditional Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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

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NZ$ 19.55
Shinsegae Department Store Myeongdong Souvenir

Shinsegae Department Store Myeongdong Souvenir

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Why people love Hapjeong

4.9 /5
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QIANYI *********
4 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 *******
4 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+
AlyssaKate *****
4 days ago
it is sulit if you have a chill itinerary. the activities can be reserved depends on your availability, it’s flexible but valid for only a month.
江 **
4 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 ***
4 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 *******
4 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 ****
4 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.
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吉田 **
4 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.

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Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Jeoldu-san

Step into a poignant chapter of Korea's history at Jeoldu-san, a rocky promontory overlooking the Han River. This solemn site is dedicated to the memory of over 10,000 Roman Catholic Koreans martyred in 1866. As you wander through the shrine and park, you'll find a serene space for reflection and a deeper understanding of Korea's religious past. The breathtaking views of the Han River add a touch of tranquility to this historical landmark, making it a must-visit for those seeking both beauty and history.

Yanghwajin Foreigners' Cemetery

Discover a piece of Korea's modern history at the Yanghwajin Foreigners' Cemetery, located near Hapjeong Station. This peaceful resting place honors the foreign missionaries and expatriates who played pivotal roles in Korea's development. As you stroll through the cemetery, you'll find a serene atmosphere perfect for reflection and appreciation of the diverse contributions to Korea's growth. It's a unique historical site that offers a quiet escape from the bustling city life.

Yanghwa Bridge

Experience the vibrant connection between the northern and southern parts of Seoul with a walk across the Yanghwa Bridge. This vital transportation link not only serves as a gateway but also offers stunning views of the Han River. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or simply looking for a leisurely stroll, the bridge provides a picturesque setting that captures the essence of Seoul's dynamic landscape. It's a perfect spot to unwind and take in the beauty of the city.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Hapjeong-dong is a treasure trove of history and culture, with roots tracing back to its days as part of Yeonhui-bang. The area is home to significant landmarks like the Mangwonjeong Pavilion and Jeoldu-san, which provide a window into Korea's royal and religious heritage. Additionally, the Yanghwajin Cemetery tells stories of foreign missionaries who played a role in Korea's past. As the southern end of the vibrant Hongdae area, Hapjeong is also a hub for urban arts and indie music, making it a fascinating blend of the old and the new.

Local Cuisine

Hapjeong is a culinary haven for food enthusiasts, offering a delightful mix of traditional Korean dishes and modern fusion cuisine. The neighborhood's diverse dining scene includes everything from cozy cafes to lively bars. Be sure to indulge in local favorites like bibimbap, Korean BBQ, juicy katsu, savory ramen, and tender beef briskets. Whether you're in the mood for a cheap Korean barbeque or an all-you-can-eat pork feast, Hapjeong's eateries promise a memorable culinary journey.

Culture and History

The evolution of Hapjeong into a vibrant neighborhood is closely tied to the gentrification of nearby Hongdae. As rents in Hongdae soared, many local shops and residents relocated to Hapjeong, infusing the area with a unique blend of trendy eateries, cozy cafes, and lively bars. This transformation has made Hapjeong a dynamic destination that beautifully balances its rich historical roots with a modern, trendy vibe.