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The way I like to travel is by wandering & exploring by area.

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Here are my TOP recs on what to do in Seoul, organized by area and iconic places.

Note: There are too many amazing cafes/restaurants so I will be leaving them out (also, the best ones are often times not the viral ones but are the random ones you stumble upon).

Hongdae, Yeonnamdong/Mapo-Gu

Start at Hongik University station

• SHOP, cafes, fried chicken, animal cafes, photobooths, karaoke, bars
• Eoulmadang-ro, Wausan-ro, Hongdae Shopping Street - actual shopping overload

Want to have the best Hongdae night ever?

• Pregame with Korean fried chicken + soju + beer. My go-to place is on the main bar street: Outdark Chicken Hongdae Branch.
  • Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PgAetfnDz6af5o4G6
  • Naver Maps: https://naver.me/Gzgvc9J4
• Want to pregame more?
  • Go to the convenience store and get an ice cup + mix with green grape aid + soju

Explore More: A little above Hongdae is Yeonnamdong/Mapo-gu.

• You can route to the iconic salmon noodles: Mippeudong - https://naver.me/GsPFBLNL and explore this area - so many cute cafes, restaurants.
• Gyeongui Line Forest Park and Gyeongui Line Book Street - Leafy park trail with so many cute shops and cafes all along.

Itaewon, Hannam

Start at Itaewon Station

• EAT, restaurants, cafes, photobooths, bars