2025 Mapo-gu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

It’s my first time experiencing face painting, it’s really fun! Korean facial painting is really popular now, and there are many shops on the streets. We went to a very unique Siyanhua shop and had a super fun experience! The painting style is lively and playful. The styles of the painters here are more diverse. Some are more cartoon-like, while others are more realistic. The characteristics of each painter are very obvious, which makes me discover new things every time I look at my paintings. Each store has multiple artists, so whether you like cute style or more artistic paintings, you can find a suitable artist to draw it. The whole process is quick and fun. You can have your own cartoon portrait in just a few minutes. It is a great choice as a travel souvenir or gift! Be sure to experience this fun activity! ACORN CARICATURE" Hongdae Store ▪️Address: 34 Donggyo-ro 38-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea ▪️Opening hours: 12:00-16:00 / 17:00-21:00 #MarchGoodPlaces2025 #koreatravel #facepainting #cartoonportrait #travelmemorial #koreapopular

If you like traditional Korean-style houses and love hipster cafes, then this Korean-style cafe hidden in the alleys of Hongdae—ium1966—is definitely worth a visit! Not only does the old house’s wooden structure and Korean-style courtyard remain here, but it also cleverly incorporates modern design, filling the entire space with a warm nostalgic atmosphere. This cafe is located in a secluded alley in Hongdae. Unlike other fashionable and modern cafes, this one retains the unique beauty of traditional Korean houses, with wooden doors and paper windows with a sense of history, as if you have traveled through time to another world. Every corner is decorated with great taste, whether it is the small courtyard at the door, the old wooden table indoors, or the Korean paper door with modern lighting, they are all very suitable for taking photos 📸, with the aesthetic feeling of Korean dramas! The price of coffee here is slightly higher than that of ordinary coffee shops, but the environment is really a plus, especially suitable for taking a break here after visiting Ladies Street. I ordered a latte. The coffee was rich and tasty. Combined with the retro atmosphere of the Korean house, it really felt like I was drinking coffee in an old house. If you like Korean-style coffee shops with stories, ium1966 is definitely a secret place worth collecting! Next time you come to Seoul, why not arrange an afternoon and sit here to experience the different Korean style💛 ☕️:ium1966 📍：서울 마포구 와우산로29바길 15 1층 🕗: 11:00-19:00 (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) ✨ #HongdaeStore #HanokCafe #KoreaFreeTravel #KoreaLiteraryAttractions #KoreaTravel #RetroCafe #KoreaCheck-inAttractions #MarchGoodPlaces2025

Korean photo sticker machines are really fun to use! This time in Hongdae, I discovered that the Yeonnam branch of Life 4 Frames actually brought in scenes from "Squid Game". Not only can you take photos, but you can also dress up for free, which is super fun! The store provides soldier uniforms and contestant uniforms, a fully immersive experience that allows people to enter the game world in one second. The main point is that there are so many choices for the frames, and Yingxi’s frames are so cute that you’ll scream! We had a blast, not only changing into different clothes, but also striking a lot of classic poses. We were totally addicted to taking photos. If you want to take photos, you must come here! 📍 Four Styles of Life Yannan Store (인생네컷 연남점) 📍 Address: 서울 마포구 양화로23길 34 1층 💰 Price: W5000 per photo (about NT$120) 👕 The clothes are free to wear, no extra charge at all! South Korea has really taken the "immersive experience" to the extreme. Whether it's cosmetics, game spaces, or Kakao Friends peripherals, the shadow of **"Squid Game** is everywhere. Fans will definitely go crazy when they come here~ #SquidGame #오징어게임 #SquidGame #Hongdae #SeoulPhotoShooter #LifeFourGrid #인생네컷 #lifefourcuts #KoreaFreeTravel #HongdaeStore #KoreaPhotoSpots #MarchGoodPlaces2025

Recently, I realized that Korean cuisine lacks vegetables. After a few days, I felt like I was running low on vitamins! To make up for the lack of vegetable intake, I decided to have some Mala Tang on this rainy day. This Mala Tang is really delicious. The broth is rich and has a fragrant, numbing spiciness that warms your stomach with the first sip. The best part is that you can add as many vegetables as you like. Spinach, enoki mushrooms, and baby bok choy—pile them all in and enjoy a satisfying meal! Occasionally having a bowl of hot Mala Tang not only satisfies your taste buds but also replenishes your vegetable intake in one go. It's perfect for someone like me who doesn't get enough vegetables! The restaurant is almost entirely filled with Koreans. You can tell how popular it is with the locals by the way they skillfully pick their vegetables! The most interesting part is seeing people sweating profusely from the spiciness, constantly wiping their sweat with tissues, yet still looking satisfied and continuing to eat. That's the charm of Mala Tang! The overall atmosphere is lively, like experiencing an authentic food adventure on the streets of Korea.

This "fwee" Hongdae physical pop-up store is really eye-catching! If you walk straight from Exit 3 of Hongdae, you will see that the design from the exterior to the interior is dreamy. The overall decoration is dominated by soft colors, with mirrored walls and geometric decorations. It is fashionable and full of design sense, as if you have walked into a Korean drama scene. As soon as you arrive at the store entrance, you can see many people queuing up to check in, especially Korean girls and tourists who have come here to make the pilgrimage. The atmosphere is very lively and any photo you take will be a hit at the internet celebrity level. The cosmetics displayed in the store are also very eye-catching, from cute lip glosses to multi-functional cosmetics, each one makes people want to pack them all away! Many people were shopping and taking photos in the display area. The store was packed with people, and one could hear tourists discussing their beauty trophies in different languages, giving it a very international feel. The whole store exudes a girlish and fashionable atmosphere. No wonder it has become the hottest check-in hotspot recently! fwee Agit Yeonnam Address: 95 World Cup buk-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 마포구 월드컵북로4길 95) #MarchGoodPlaces2025

Before leaving for Korea, I have already marked that I must go to the convenience store to eat ramen😎 When I went to look at the shelves, I was super excited, there are nearly a hundred kinds of bubble noodles in front of me 🤘🏻 confused, each one wants to eat 😢 So, we have a few days of supper are here to solve, and buy a few more packs back to Hong Kong to eat again 👍🏻 And just happened we came across a sale, buy four packs or more half price, super cool🤟🏻 How to use the bubble noodles cooking machine: 1️⃣ Open the package and place the noodles and seasonings into the paper tray (Tip: Place the seasoning on the noodles to prevent the seasoning from sticking to the paper plate when adding water) 2️⃣ Scan the paper tray barcode, pay attention to the cooking machine if there is a time button 3️⃣ Place the paper tray on the induction stove 4️⃣ Press the "Start Cooking (조리시작)" key and water will be added 5️⃣ After cooking, you can pick up the paper plate 6️⃣ Done, enjoy the bubble noodles 🍜 P.S You can buy side dishes at the convenience store, add them to the bubble noodles to eat together🍜 Recommended to add raw eggs, very tasty😋 Raw eggs pay attention to the time, to count down 1 minute and 30 seconds before adding, it will be cooked into melted eggs🤟🏻 📍Address: 25, Seogye-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours open #KoreanNoodles #NoodleCooking #ConvenienceStoreMust-Eat #SimpleNoodles #BuyNow #ConvenientNoodles #PopularNoodles #NoodlesLibrary

The decoration is very beautiful, it is an industrial style restaurant I really like many decorations But coffee is a bit bitter and I'm not used to it. Sesame coffee is quite special, but it's also slightly bitter. The toilet is a bit dirty and may need to be cleaned more thoroughly I think pesto pasta tasted okay.

A great place to visit on a public holiday in Mangwon-dong is Cafe Bivon, a trendy cafe. Cafe Bivon, with its unique name, boasts a simple and modern interior. Located on the third floor, it offers a nice view and is a popular spot with a waiting line even on weekdays. If you're looking for a modern cafe in Mangwon-dong, this is the place to go. Enjoy a relaxing coffee and dessert at Cafe Bivon.

#SeoulTrip2024 📍Imi old mansion A cafe in Yeongnam-dong that just opened in September☕️I went there as a morning cafe on my last day in Seoul✨ ▫️Tomato Couscous 7.5▫️Chestnut Pound 8.0▫️Cafe Latte 5.5▫️Vanilla Latte 8.0 I went there at opening time and some menus were not available yet, but the tomato soup couscous was very rich and delicious, and it warmed my body on the third day of my visit to Korea~~🍅The chestnut pound cake was also very delicious🌰This was quite a large portion, so two people shared it😋The vanilla latte They added vanilla extract at the end, which gave it a soft aroma and was delicious🫶🏻Thank you for the meal☺️imi old mansion📍51-1 Yeongnam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea 이미 올드 맨션🕰️8:00-20:00 (closed on regular holidays) #100TravelStyle #KoreanCafe #SeoulCafe #KoreaTrip #SeoulTrip

#Domestic travel Denmark Cafe Prologue It's a cafe where you can taste coffee beans and it's a great place to look at unique props. Prologue There are 4 types of coffee beans, and only hand drip is available, and it has a strong acidity. They say they use travertine beans for regular machine coffee, so you can order whatever you want☺️ ⏰Business hours Weekdays 11:00 - 20:00 (Last order at 19:30) Weekends 11:00 - 19:00 (Last order at 18:30) Closed (Every Thursday) 📍Cappy 1st floor, 34 Daeheung-ro 30-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

#Domestic travel A new cafe called Capi located in a quiet alley right near Ewha Womans University Station A cafe where you can try Danish Copenhagen specialties The space is small, but Capi was a place where you could recharge your emotions and heal The owner was so kind, and I thought of the cheese balls and wine I had but they also went really well with coffee 🥺☺️ ⏰Business hours Weekdays 11:00 - 20:00 (Last order at 19:30) Weekends 11:00 - 19:00 (Last order at 18:30) Closed (every Thursday) 📍Capi 1st floor, 34 Daeheung-ro 30-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

#Domestic travel It's a great atmosphere to enjoy a cup of coffee and go. There are many people who come alone, so it's great to visit without any burden! Coffee is really my style ㅠㅜ It was the most delicious coffee I've ever had in my life 💙 The desserts were also prepared with things that go really well with coffee☺️ I recommend it ⏰Business hours Weekdays 11:00 - 20:00 (Last order at 19:30) Weekends 11:00 - 19:00 (Last order at 18:30) Closed (Every Thursday) 📍Capi 1st floor, 34 Daeheung-ro 30-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Use this as a reference for choosing a restaurant that won't disappoint you 🫶 For more information on Korea, click here ╭☞ @8mauam ⁡ *⋆✈-—————*⋆✈-—————*⋆✈ ⁡ Promenade at Gyeongui Line Sukgil Park ⁡ The weather was unfortunate that day, but the abandoned railway line in the light rain was nice and I walked a little 😌☂️ ⁡ There were more people quietly spending time than talking ⁡ I was able to enjoy my coffee slowly in the simple interior ✨️ ⁡ If you are in the area, please stop by ♪ ⁡ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝Store Information＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ⁡ 【📛Store Name】 BIROSO COFFEE ⁡ 【🏠Address】 Sinsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 85-19 ⁡ 【⏰Business hours】 10:00～22:00 ⁡ 【📅Closed days】 Irregular holidays ⁡ 【💸Payment methods】 Cash, card ⁡ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝Notes＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ The details of the shop are based on information from the internet. The contents may change, so please understand in that case🫰♡ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ⁡ Thank you for reading to the end! Likes and comments are encouraging♪ ⁡ ⁡ #Korea trip#Seoul trip#Korean gourmet#Korean cafe#0 yen trip #Korea lover#Korea solo trip#Korea information #100 travel styles

#HotPlace #100TravelStyles Isn't there anyone here who hasn't been there yet??! From Seongsu I wanted to go to Brady Post because it became so famous I went because they said they opened a Yeonam branch! First of all, Yeonam branch has an outdoor mini terrace so I could enjoy bagels in a more stylish way. There are various types of bagels, drinks are delicious and even the tomato soup was delicious :) If you go to Yeonnam-dong, be sure to stop by! **Location - Brady Post Yeonam branch 1F, 8 Yeonnam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

#HotPlace #100TravelStyles This is a very hot prop shop in Hongdae right now. Once you enter, you can't leave empty-handed. I happened to stop by while passing by, and there were a lot of cute items, so there were a lot of people! It's a place full of various props, from clothes to miscellaneous goods, books, dolls, etc. If you like looking around prop shops, you'll definitely like this place, so be sure to visit! **Location - Littledle 1st floor, 42 Wawoosan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

#AtmosphereBar #100TravelStyles #Couples Introducing a new LP bar that just opened in Hongdae It's called Supersonic. It's a sophisticated LP bar But since there aren't many seats, you can enjoy it more privately. They'll play your requested songs right away, so it's a great place to have a drink while listening to your favorite songs. If you go on a date here it'll be a total success!? **Location - Supersonic 3rd floor, 301, 262-6 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

#GoodAtmosphereBar #100TravelStyles #Couples Did you know that a new lounge bar opened in Hongdae? It's a place with live jazz performances and the atmosphere is crazy. The food is delicious, and you can enjoy a glass of wine while enjoying the live performance! The performances are different every day and the admission fee is cheap, so it's a great place to have a drink after work or go on a date. **Location - New Orleans Jazz Lounge 14 Donggyo-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, B1, International Building

I also happened to come across a shop on social media where you can make your own original perfume, MAISON DE PARFUM 121 LE MAL DU PAYS (121르말뒤페이), so I went there when I was in Korea! You don't need to make a reservation for perfume and diffusers, and you can make a reservation for the hand cream making workshop through a Korean map app! This time, I'm trying to make perfume, which I've been interested in! I choose two scents from over 170 scents and have them blended. All the scents are so good that I can't decide... 😕 After I decided on two and had them blended, I got to choose the label! There are so many colors and materials that I can't decide here either 🤣 You can put text on the label, but I'll write my name in Hangul or Roman letters, or a message in English on a piece of paper! ※Japanese has also been added!!! I chose Hangul! If you want to put your name in Hangul but don't know how, the staff will tell you, so don't worry 😊 You can also choose silver or gold for the cap! It's truly a one-of-a-kind perfume, and you'll be so moved when you finish it 🥺 Once it's done, you can take lots of photos at the photo spots inside the store 🥰 This time is also a lot of fun!! It seems that K-POP artists have come here to try it out, and fans come from all over, not just Japan and Korea👍 ⭐️Great point: Even if you don't speak Korean, all the staff speak Japanese, so feel free to come and make your own✨ 📍MAISON DE PARFUM 121 Le mal du pays (121르말뒤페이) Hongdae hongseo gobang 🗺️ 40, 13-gil, Woosang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (411-18, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul)⏰13:00-20:30 (closed on Mondays)💰Custom perfume 50ml 44,000W Custom perfume 100ml 66,000W Diffuser 120ml 24,000W Diffuser 200ml 36,000W Car diffuser (차량용 디퓨져) 40,000W └I was worried about the Korean translation so I'll post the Korean version too💨⚠️It seems to be crowded on weekends after all! I went during a break from work on a weekday, but there were only 2-3 groups and I didn't have to wait that long! -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- #Koreatrip #Koreatrip #Girlstrip #Overseastrip #RecommendKorea #Koreainformation

Hongdae Hapcheon ☕️ "Silhouettecoffee" has a stylish atmosphere on a street lined with cafes and brunch I've always been interested in this cafe, and I was finally able to visit it on this trip to Korea❣️ The watermelon juice is excellent🍉! The cute dog that's their mascot is🐶💓 So cute💗💗💗 Butterbar and bagle are also on the menu🗒️❤️ 📸 watermelonjuice tea??? 〜〜〜〜〜🗒️〜〜〜〜〜 ☕️ silhouette coffee 📍33-5, Dongmak-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu Seoul, Korea ⏰OPEN Weekdays 9:00-23:00 Weekends 11:00-23:00 8 minutes walk from Exit ⑦ of Hapjeong Station, Line 6 #seoul #Seoul #cafe #Korean cafe #Korea trip #trip #Seoul #Seoul cafe #Seoul travel #Hapcheon #Hongdae #100 travel styles

#Korea #TripToKorea #KoreanGourmet #Samgyeopsal 🕰️Business Hours Monday-Friday 16:00-23:00 (Last Order 22:15) Saturday-Sunday 11:30-22:00 (Last Order 21:15) 📍Location: 179-5 Dohwa-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 5-minute walk from Exit 9 of Gongdeok Station 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Mapo Station 💰Price at time of posting Moksal 18,000w Samgyeopsal 18,000w Ogyeopsal 20,000w Chadolpagi with fresh truffles 18,000w I've eaten meat in many places, but this one is really delicious 😋The lady at the restaurant who cooked it for me was cheerful and kind. We chatted and became good friends, and were given complimentary cheese 🧀 The "Chadolpagi with raw truffles" is raw meat 🍖 The aroma of truffles and the rich meat make for a luxurious taste that you'll want to chew slowly ✨

#SummerGourmet Use this as a reference for choosing a restaurant that won't fail 🫶 For more Korean information, click here ╭☞ @8mauam ⁡ If you like the post, please save it 📨✨️ ⁡ *⋆✈----------------*⋆✈----------------*⋆✈ ⁡ ＼Get rid of summer fatigue with hot soup during the hot summer／ Single diners welcome ✨️ Open 24 hours, 365 days a year, Seolleongtang specialty restaurant ⁡ A delicious restaurant that's not listed in guidebooks ⁡ The hot soup that goes with the garlic-filled squid kimchi is super delicious! ⁡ You can adjust the taste of Seolleongtang to your liking with the salt on the table, but the kimchi here is delicious, so you can eat it as is! 👍 ⁡ The Chinese cabbage and radish are light and easy for Japanese people to eat, so I could eat as much as I wanted♪ ⁡ If you want to try a restaurant that's a little different from the usual, this is the place for you🫶 ⁡ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝Store Information＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ⁡ 【📛Store Name】 Tokui Seolleongtang ⁡ 【🏠Address】 108-7 Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 5 minutes by bicycle from Hongdae🚴♀️ 15 minutes by bus🚎 25 minutes by foot🚶♀️ ⁡ 【⏰Business Hours】 Open 24 hours ⁡ 【📅Closed Days】 Open all year round ⁡ 【💸Payment Method】 Cash, card ⁡ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝Notes＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ The details of the store are based on information on the internet. Please note that the contents may change. 🫰♡ = ...

#DeliciousRestaurant ✔️Opening Hours 12:00 - 01:00 Closed (Every Tuesday) I visited ‘Geumunhwadabang’, a Sangsu restaurant and Hapjeong pasta wine specialty store. ‘Cold Pasta’, which is perfect for this season, is served as a seasonal pasta. There are about 250 kinds of wine. They say that the products were carefully selected by the owner who loves wine. I personally really enjoyed it. Enjoy delicious food and wine near the peaceful and cozy Sangsu Hapjeong!! (੭ु｡╹▿╹｡)੭ु⁾⁾ 👉Geumunhwadabang 1st floor, 49 Wausan-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

✔️Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM Oh, I stumbled upon this place by chance and it was delicious!! The food came out quickly and the portions were generous, haha. I usually don't like thick noodles, but the thickness of the noodles in their Mazesoba was just right, and I enjoyed it very much. The initial spiciness is as described, similar to Shin Ramyun! The sauce was rich, giving it a savory taste rather than a vinegary one, making it very tasty. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also great, and the seating was spacious, so I had a wonderful time :) 👉Menya Seven Mapo 53 Mapodaero 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1F

#solotravel Mapo-ok, a Seolleongtang specialty restaurant chosen in the Michelin Guide 2018-2024✨️ The kimchi that was brought out had a slight punch of spiciness🌶 I ordered the most normal Seolleongtang☺️ The beef was thick and tender, and the quantity was generous, so it was very satisfying! The rich yet light soup can be mixed with salt to taste 🧂✨️ It contains rice and somen noodles, so you can eat it with kimchi or add them inside ✨️ It seems a little more expensive than other seolleongtang restaurants, but the deliciousness is worth it 🥰 *⋆✈-—————*⋆✈-—————*⋆✈ 📍 마포옥 / Mapook 50-13 Yonggang-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 50-13Weekdays 7:00-21:00Saturdays and Sundays 7:00-17:00*⋆✈-—————*⋆✈-—————*⋆✈ Thank you for reading to the endLikes and comments are encouraging🫶#KoreanGourmet #SeoulGourmet #KoreanGourmet #KoreanGourmetTrip #Korea #0YenTrip #100TravelStyle #MapoGourmet #Mapo

A sentimental cafe called Mulgyul Hangang, a sunset spot that is not well known yet and that only I want to know about. A floating cafe on the Hangang River, you can see the beautiful Hangang view right in front of you. If you go at sunset, you can also see the beautiful red sunset👍 If you come to enjoy a date on the Hangang River, a sentimental cafe with a beautiful view, you must visit Mulgyul Hangang~ The atmosphere is so great~ ✅Mulgyul Hangang 📍296 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul ❗️Closed every Monday #Sentimental cafe #Hangang cafe #Hangang view cafe #Nanji Hangang Park cafe #Mulgyul Hangang

Located in Nanji Hangang Park, Wave Hangang is a floating cafe where you can enjoy a direct view of the Han River and beautiful sunsets🩵. Not many people know about it yet, so it's not crowded. Wave Hangang is a great emotional cafe to relax with a cool drink and a fantastic view👍. ✅Wave Hangang 📍296 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🕰️Weekdays 12:00~22:00 / Weekends 11:30~22:00 ❗️Closed on Mondays

The weather is so hot, but if you want to go on a date somewhere pretty, look at the beautiful Hangang River view, see the clear sky, and enjoy a nice date while watching the sunset. A floating cafe located in Nanji Hangang Park is great for a nice date~ ✅Wave Hangang 📍296 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🕰️Tue~Fri 12:00~22:00 / Sat~Sun 11:30~22:00 ❗️Closed on Mondays #IndoorDate #HangangViewCafe #FloatingCafe #WaveHangang

I'd like to introduce you to a cute cafe in Yeonnam-dong 🪄︎︎ It's a small cafe with two tables in an alley near the cafe street in Yeonnam-dong 🎀 This cafe has lamington cake, a traditional Australian dessert 🧁 They also have brownies and other cakes, but if you come to this cafe, you should definitely try the lamington cake 🍒 I ordered an iced Americano for 3,800 won and a strawberry lamington cake for 5,800 won 🧾 It was soft and not too sweet with a slight sourness, and it was really delicious 🥹💗 Please be sure to go 🤍 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📜 : 563-10, Yeonnam-dong, Mae-po-gu, Seoul ↪︎ 563-10 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul ⏰: 10:00-17:00 / Saturdays and Sundays 12:00-18:00 ⚠️: Closed every Tuesday - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #KoreaTrip #KoreanCafe #KoreanGourmet #YeonnamDong #YeonnamDongCafe #0YenTravel