2025 Hongdae Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Recently, I traveled to Seoul and noticed this newly opened hotel. Curious about the designer's aesthetic, I decided to stay there. This boutique hotel, full of design elements, is located in the vibrant Hongdae district. It's just a few minutes' walk from Hongdae Station, making it very convenient. The area is filled with great food, shopping, and nightlife options. The hotel's interior is stylish, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. Some rooms offer views of Seoul's nightscape. The hotel also features high-quality restaurants, a café, and a gym, providing excellent facilities and attentive service. There are many aesthetically pleasing features within the hotel, such as the red spiral staircase chandelier, which is a popular photo spot among tourists.

Hang out with me at Hongdae, the most vibrant area for locals and tourists with its unique nightlife. The night scene here is very happening and you can get access to many clubs, restaurants and bars and sometime spot local celebrities here. Do remember to bring your passport with you to prove you are of legal age and some places do reject overage customers. The kpop scene here is almost similar to us and the club only get busy after 11pm. There is no need to enter the clubs because you can just get a drink and enjoy the street performances. #travellerswonderland #100WaysOfTravel #southkorea #seoul #liveyourdreams #takethattrip

#0yentravelautumn ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 BITE ME (Baito Me Yeonnam Sakuradori Branch) ⚑ 229-62 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul ⌚︎ 12:00-21:00 𓀤 Hongik University Station Exit 3 504m ◾︎ Japanese × ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ There were so many dog ​​goods in the small store that I was excited 🥺♩ The clothes were cute and the other goods were cute too 🤍 Among them, there were so many toys, and they were all so cute that I wanted them all 🧸 I bought cherries 990w and fruit sandwiches 900w 💸 There are so many goods that you might end up buying too much, so if you're a dog lover, be sure to come 😉♩ #Trip to Korea #Trip to Seoul

#SeoulTravel #100TravelWays #KoreanPorkHorse #AuthenticKoreanFoot A long-standing pork trotter shop visited by many Korean celebrities. It has many branches in Korea. But if you have a trip to Hongdae, you must try this Korean-style pork trotter. The taste and portion are super satisfying👍 🌟The basic set meal is about three people, and the main feature is the garlic-flavored pork trotter with thick garlic paste! But the taste is not too strong, and those who don’t like garlic can accept it (of course, if you really can’t eat garlic, just pass it). It’s very delicious😋The set meal comes with 3 side dishes and 3 dipping sauces, which can be paired with pig’s trotters to change the taste. The meat is super chewy and the fat and lean parts are just right! 🌟There is also a large plate of vegetable salad and kimchi pot, the freshly cut noodles are so delicious, there is also tuna seaweed fist rice, stone pot egg custard, if there are no more than four people, please do not order more than 2 side dishes, it will be too filling! 🌟You must order the cold-mixed conch noodles, not recommended to anyone😂The cold-mixed taste is more sour and spicy but refreshing, and the noodles are very chewy after being chilled! Each conch inside is very big and chewy. The egg custard is also a must-order. It goes well with the salty and spicy dishes above to help relieve the greasiness! If there are many people eating there during mealtime, it is recommended not to go during peak hours~ 📍5 minutes walk from Exit 9 of Hongdae Station, there are often queues and it is easy to remember 💰 Double original flavor + spicy basil pork trotter 41,000 won + special garlic sauce 3,000 won

#chins tour Seoul The third stop is Hongdae, in addition to checking in and shopping, I found the popular Natural Road Salt Bread 🍞🍞🍞 📍 Location is located near Exit 3 of Hongdae Metro Station in Yeonnam-dong, no need to go to Seongsu-do to learn Yik-sun-dong! That’s right I like to stay in Hongdae all day! Really super super convenient ! ✨️ Every day at a fixed time will have bread out of the oven, just happened to 4 pm came across the bread oven, at the door has smelled super fragrant! 📷 The shop has a simple design, specializing in one bag, even Koreans are also taking pictures at the door! 🍞 Hot and spicy immediately bite, super crispy crust plus soft and fine bread butter flavor spread out, with salty to moderate salt flavor, super delicious! ! A must-buy choice! 🍞A bag of 4 ₩12000🤍 서울마포구 양화로21길 33 1층 Business Hours: 09:00 - 22:00 #Hongdae #Natural Road Salt Bread #August Good Places 2024

Last year I visited South Korea and spent about 2 weeks in Seoul. During my time there I explored many areas of the city including Myeongdong, Gangnam and Itaewon, but ultimately my favourite area was definitely Hongdae! Hongdae is a neighbourhood in Seoul, South Korea and it is named after Hongik University, which is nearby. It’s famous for its culture of arts and music, vibey local shops, cafes and entertainment. There is a large and well known clubbing and bar scene in Hongdae, and is speculated to be the top place to go clubbing in Seoul. Here you can find a wide variety of music genres and different types of bars 🍻 #seoultrip #seoul #southkorea #seoultrip #korea #southkoreatrip #koreatrip #mytravelhacks #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #hongdae

Korean cake shops are so beautiful and perfect for photos 😍 Planning to buy a birthday cake for a friend in Korea? This is the place to go. Every cake here is beautiful, cute, and delicious. It's perfect for celebrating with your besties and taking photos together 📷 If you're celebrating with just one friend, they even have mini cakes the size of your palm. And the prices are reasonable, ranging from 20,000w to 35,000w (depending on the size). Turtlehip 터틀힙 📍565-19 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Hooligan Coffee (훌리건 커피) is located in an alley in Hongdae, Seoul. The decoration is mainly black and white, and the layout is unique. The coffee shop has 2 floors and a lot of seats, but it will be full soon after opening. 🤍Gorgonzola Cream Pasta (₩14,000) Super rich cheese flavor! The pasta is also very juicy, with a light spicy aroma, the overall taste is smooth and not greasy 👍🏻 We all agree that this pasta is delicious, recommended! 😋 🤍Blueberry Galette (₩12,500) Galette is a crepe from France. It tastes a bit like crepe. It is filled with cake crumbs and topped with milk ice cream and blueberry jam. It also has bananas, blueberries, blueberry cream and granola. It has a rich taste and is not too sweet. For drinks, we ordered Macadamia Cream Latte (₩6,800) and Caffe Latte (₩6,000)☕️. They tasted good, and the former had a light pistachio aroma, which was very special! 💚 ⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 11:00-20:10 Saturday to Sunday: 11:00-21:10 📍Hooligan Coffee (Shop) - 29th floor, 11-5 After becoming a Trip.com member and upgrading to a diamond member, you can enjoy the airport VIP lounge twice a year for free🤍 I arrived at the airport early and went to the airport VIP lounge to eat and rest before boarding the plane. It was a good experience😌👍🏻 #Free VIP room change on the 27th of each month Member Day #SeoulCheck-in #SeoulAttractions #SeoulTravel #SeoulFood #SeoulCafe #HongdaeFood #HongdaeCafe #KoreaTravel #seoul

It's about a 3-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3! This bakery cafe is open from 10am! 🥯 It's on the first floor of the building, and the blue sign is the landmark! 🚶 Perfect for a morning trip to Korea✨ I'm also very happy that it's open every day! ! The entrance is very stylish! ! When you push through the big revolving door and enter, you'll be greeted by the delicious smell of bread! The wood-like interior is very stylish✨ There is an order counter and bread in the center, and surrounding it are counter seats and table seats! ! There are a lot of seats, so I don't think you'll be unable to sit down! ! You pick up your own bread and take it to the register! I went in the evening, but there was a lot of bread left! ! I was before my flight, so I only had lemonade this time, but next time I go, I'll eat bread inside the store🍞 There is no Japanese menu, but you can drink in Hangul and English! There are also a lot of drinks on the menu! About 3500w to 7000w! Bread is also about 4000w to 7000w! You can use cash, cards, and wowpasses! ✨ You can get cute stickers for free at the order counter! ✨ The staff won't ask you to take them, so just say "I'll have some" 🫶 After ordering, you wait at your seat and when you're called, you go to pick it up! Once you're done, return it to the counter and say "thank you" 😋 They're open until 10pm, so it's perfect for a night cafe! 🌙 If you go to Hongdae, be sure to check it out! ^ ^♪ 📍tytd 🚃154-23 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 👣About 3 minutes walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3 ⌛️10:00-22:00 Last order 21:30 📞02-325-0205 #Korea #KoreaTrip #KoreanCafe #HongikUniversity #HongikUniversityCafe #HongikUniversityEntrance #Hongdae #HongdaeCafe #Cafe #CafeHour #BakeryCafe

There are many chain stores in Korea. This store is open 24 hours a day in Hongdae District, Seoul. It mainly sells rice sausage soup and rice, pork soup and rice, potato rib soup (hangover soup) and ginseng chicken soup. You can try a bowl if you are hungry in the middle of the night. The hot soup is definitely a good companion for late-night snacks, nightclub dancing, and hangovers 😂 🌟Potato spine soup has always been one of my must-eats in Korea. It’s a ginseng chicken soup that’s completely smooth. The stewed meat is very soft and tasty, and the salty and spicy hot soup is very delicious. The most standard way to eat it is to stir in a little meat and pour a few ladles of soup. Mix it with juice and chopped potatoes and eat it with rice, Dafa (Korean) 😋 🌟The Rice Sausage Pork Soup and Rice is the signature item in the store. It is said to be a must-have soup and rice for sobering up. It contains pork belly and rice sausage. There are three flavors of rice sausage that you can try, but I personally feel that the soup is Good but not my cup of tea! 🌟Highly recommend the straight-fired boneless chicken feet, which is like a must-order for tent carriages. How could you not order this dish when you come here! Especially those who love spicy food will definitely like it. Get rid of your prejudices. The soft and glutinous chicken feet in Korea must have the aroma of charcoal grilling. I really like it and it goes well with soju. 😍 💯This store is super exaggerated about how much it likes to make money. It’s open 24 hours a day, all year round, and it’s always full of people. It’s really good news for late night people (you can also eat during the day😂), or if you want to drink in Hongdae This is the right place for hot soup~ 📍 About five minutes walk from Exit 2 of Hongik University Station #hongdaefood #ancestry potato ribs soup #charcoal turkey feet

Address: 35 Jandari-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea Atmosphere/Facilities: Night bar, restroom Specialties: Army stew, barbecue Average price per person: 40,000 Korean won Rating: Located within Hongdae's pedestrian street, this restaurant sells army stew and barbecued pork and operates very late. The two-person set meal is priced at 35,000 Korean won, which is quite affordable. Therefore, many students are seen dining and drinking here. Even after 11 pm, there is a crowd, which seems to indicate a good reputation for the restaurant. Upon seating, we originally intended to order a portion of pork belly and pork neck meat (each portion is 15,000 Korean won for meat only). The proprietress suggested we order a set meal which, besides having a larger quantity of meat, also comes with a vegetable platter. We followed the proprietress's suggestion and ordered a barbecued pork set meal and added a bottle of soju and a bottle of beer. Additionally, we ordered a serving of pork and kimchi soup. The quantity of pork is quite generous, and the friendly sister will grill it at your table. You just need to enjoy the complimentary side dishes with soju and beer. Once the sister has finished grilling, you can enjoy the barbecue feast. Seoul's barbecue restaurants are considered good as long as there is a bit of a crowd and the taste is decent! The pork has a low gamey taste, and the fat is very rich. Side dishes and kimchi are grilled together! In addition to neutralizing the greasiness, it also allows the vegetables to absorb the aroma of the fat. However, due to the rent in Hongdae, the complimentary side dishes are relatively few, but they can be refilled.

Hongdae is not only for shopping but also offers a hipster space to chill and 'hea'. At NOUDIT Hongdae, there's an open-air space where you'll know you've arrived once you see the yellow mascot landmark! The weather was great that day, ☀️☀️🕶️ basking in the sunlight at the open plaza, enjoying the natural light. There's also a bookstore and a coffee shop ☕️ nearby. Ordered a cup of coffee and a small shell cake, both of high quality. Peaceful and comfortable, I'll bring my close friends next time for a picnic 🧺. NOUDIT Hongdae. (누디트 홍대). [ Cultural Space ]

#JapanKorea Spring Good Places 🇰🇷FourSeason S purpose 🇰🇷No matter any season you should travel to feel the beauty of the world 🇰🇷Fengchuan Eel Yeonnam-dong Store, taste real charcoal "grilled white eel" 🇰🇷 The most basic starting package is two eels so if there are no friends to share the difficulty of getting started 🇰🇷Fengchuan Eel This shop uses real charcoal fire barbecue attentive staff will assist throughout the barbecue 🇰🇷The staff grilled the eel until the skin was crispy and made the eel meat cooked and juicy 🇰🇷We just need to focus on chatting and enjoying the food😋 Address: 서울 마포구 동교로27길 39 About 400 meters away from Exit 2 of Hongdae Metro Station ⏰Business Hours 11:30～22:30 (15:00~16:00 break, last order 21:30) #seoul #Hongda #Charcoal grilled eel

A stylish cafe that is open 24 hours a day, located 8 minutes walk from Hongdae! ☕️ When you go on a trip, you want to have so much fun that it's a waste to sleep, right? lol Clothing stores and restaurants close at midnight, but this cafe is open until late, so it's perfect for a night cafe ✨ It's full of vintage feel! It's a cafe with a calm atmosphere! The shop is on the corner of a crossroads, so it's very easy to find! The exterior was stylish, but the interior was also nice! The spacious store has a first and second floor! There is also a terrace on the second floor, so it's recommended on sunny days ☀️ When you enter the store, order at the counter! 🛎️ It's the type where you ask the staff directly, not a touch panel! You can use both cash and cards! I paid with wowpas! The menu is not in Japanese, only English and Korean! There were many types such as cafe latte, coffee, and smoothies! Drinks are around 4500w to 8000w! ☕️ They also have cakes and other sweets and you can eat them for around 6000w🍰 I ordered an iced Americano, and it was served right after I ordered it!! The speed is amazing in Korea, where takeout is common! ✨ The takeout cups are large and have a stylish cafe logo design! ✒️ I only stayed for a short time, but I was very satisfied🌼 If you go to Hongdae or Yeongnam-dong, be sure to come! Please stop by ^ ^♪ 📍Gabie 🚃337-3 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 👣About 8 minutes walk from Hongik University Station Exit 6 ⌛️24 hours 📞070-7739-4007 #Yeonnam-dong cafe #Yeonnam-dong #Yeonnam-dong #Yeonnam-dong cafe #Hongdae #Hongdae cafe #Hongdae #Hongdae cafe #Hongdae entrance #Korea #Korea travel #Korea cafe #Seoul #Seoul travel #Seoul cafe #cafe

While I was shopping and walking along Hongdae, I realise they also have cherry blossoms trees! You can’t miss out because there are almost everywhere! It’s so beautiful 🌸 If you haven’t been to Hongdae, you definitely should as it is super happening & there are many shopping & food options. The clothes they sell there are inexpensive as well. If you are a looking for a place to party, this is the place to go as well or you can sing karaoke 🎤 📍Hongik University Station #cherryblossom2024

Attracted by the 🌸🌸 cherry blossom flavored coffee beans, I discovered this great place for reading and drinking coffee. Terarosa Coffee is a spacious coffee shop and roastery that includes a coffee factory, cafe, restaurant, bakery, art shop, coffee museum, and garden. Its signature product is a variety of drip coffees. In addition to that, Terarosa also offers a wide range of other beverages and desserts. The roasting area provides baked goods and cookies, which perfectly complement the coffee. The venue is also known for its stunning natural surroundings, red brick architecture, and chic industrial interior. Address: 460-25 Seogyo-dong Mapo-gu Seoul

☆943KING'S CROSS☆ ☆Access☆ 24, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 8 minutes walk from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station ☆Business Hours☆ Monday to Thursday 11:30~21:30 Friday to Sunday 10:00~21:30 Experience the world of Harry Potter at this cafe🪄✨ If you go in the afternoon on a weekday, you can enter without waiting in line, but according to a friend, it seems that there was a little wait to get in on weekends! When I visited this time, the 5th floor was closed off, but there are various types of seats prepared according to the concept of each floor, and you can enjoy your meal while taking your time with photos📸 The menu is prepared with a variety of options, from sweet drinks to hearty side dish plates!

It's conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Hongik University Exit 9! Hongik University's opening times are late, at 11 or 12, but this "offer bakery cafe" opens at 9:00 in the morning! It's also great that it's open until 10 p.m.◎ There are private rooms and even terrace seats, so you won't be unable to sit, but if you want a stylish seat, I recommend you secure one before you go to choose your bread! I went on a weekday opening day and there were a lot of people there! The style is to pick out your favorite bread and order a drink with it when you pay! There is no Japanese menu, so it's smooth if you can speak Korean or English! Drinks are about 5000w to 7000w, and bread was about 5000w! You can use cash and cards, so you won't have any trouble paying! The toilets were also very clean! It's located right next to the station and in an easy-to-find location, so it's perfect when you're tired of shopping in Hongik University! 📍offer bakery cafe 🚃About 5 minutes walk from Hongik University entrance exit 9 👣19 Otterbe Cafe, Hongik University 5-gil, Seoul ⌛️9:00-22:00 Last order 21:30 📞0507-1486-9994 #SeoulTrip #HongdaeCafe #Korea #KoreaTrip #KoreanCafe #SeoulCafe #HongikUniEntrance #HongikUni #HongikUniCafe

As you leave Hongdae Exit 9 and walk along Hongdae Street lined with clothing stores, you will find [Taram Gimbang] along the road. ✨ At first glance, it seems like it's just takeout, but when you go inside, you'll find an eat-in area at the back. ♪ You can order using a touch panel and choose the language, so it's easy for those who are not confident in Korean. ✨ A paper with your order number will be given to you, and when your number is called, you go to pick it up. In addition to kimbap, you can also order fried foods, so you can feel like you're in Korea! The kimbap is full of ingredients and is filling, but it's so delicious that it's gone in no time. 😋 The tigim is also delicious, so please try it! It's open 24 hours, so you can stop by when you're hungry. ♪ Opening hours: 24 hours #Korea trip #Korean food

Went during mid February and it’s still really cold. I do miss Korean food especially Korean bbq! It is definitely more worth it to eat here comparing to Singapore especially the buffet price was very reasonable but maybe a bad idea to go during cold season 😅 Did quite a bit of shopping at Hongdae and Myeongdong. Many nice cafes too and. Managed to go Itaewon and hang out during the weekend which was really nice.

#celebrateit Hongdae, Seoul, is a hotspot for authentic Korean BBQ, offering a lively and romantic dining experience for honeymooners. Grill premium cuts of marinated beef, pork, and seafood right at your table while enjoying the bustling energy of this youthful district. Many BBQ spots offer private booths for a cozy and intimate meal. Tip: Try samgyeopsal (pork belly) and pair it with a glass of soju for the full Korean experience. #couplestrip #localfood #myitinerary

If you want to visit somewhere new with hanok style cafe and do not want to travel too far out to eunpyeong . This is the place to be- pretty underrated and less crowded for sure than the 🧅 cafe in Anguk.Cafe here is spacious and zen feeling.. very chill and relax with nice coffee and dessert! It is kind of in between hongdae and Hapjeong. Definitely worth a visit.Really like the injomi soft serve icecream is really nice..not forgetting every corner is so instagramable as well with less crowd perfect for photo taking! 📍cafe shinleedoga 서울특별시 마포구 잔다리로 20-12

A quick weekend trip from Shanghai to Seoul for valentines day.

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🗺️🗺️ [Itinerary] Day 1: 📍📍 [Must-Visit Attractions] Gyeongbukgung palace, hongdae,myeondong,itaewon 🥘🥘 [Must-Try Food] Chicken braveque,pyo haejangkuk, chicken and beer, odeng,tteokboki 🏠🏠 [Accommodation ] 1. Jk hotel 2.Nine Star Hotel 📷📷 [Photo Spots] Gyeongbukgung,gangnam,seoul tower,lotte tower, starfield suwon 📣📣 [Tips] Bring bottled water to save money, try different kinds of street foods evey 2 hours so you will enjoy your day and can visit many places in 1 day, use subway to save money for transportation, because some of the tourist spots need to pay fee, like cable car in seoul tower, entrance fee to palace but its cheese, lotte tower 123rd floor, and also have budget for shopping if you want to buy souvenirs for your loveones

#newyearnewtrip Shopping at Hongdae, the trendy heart of Seoul, is a must for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the city's vibrant culture. Known for its youthful energy, this bustling neighborhood offers a mix of fashion, food, and fun experiences. Start by indulging in the famous Michelin-starred Korean mandu (dumplings), where each bite of these perfectly steamed treats is a delicious blend of flavors. After satisfying your taste buds, head to the Line Friends Store, a playful haven for fans of the iconic characters like Brown, Cony, and Sally, where you’ll find everything from plush toys to stationery. Hongdae is also a haven for fashion, with quirky boutiques selling the latest accessories, clothing, and streetwear. Don’t miss the chance to snap some memories with a neoprint photo at one of the many vibrant photo booths around the area. With its eclectic mix of shopping, eating, and fun, Hongdae promises a full day of excitement.

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