[2025 Seoul Attraction] Travel Guide for Hongdae Free Market (Updated Jul)

✨Seoul Tour, your travel bucket list is here! 🌈 [Korea Encyclopedia 📝 Visa Tip: Remember to move 15 days in advance, get the visa without panic! ✈ Flight Time: In just 2 hours, Korea is just around the corner! 💰 Currency Tips: the Korean Won is about in advance and can be exchanged locally, so you can easily travel around without stress! 📸 [must hit attractions 🛍 Dongdaemun Market: a shopper's paradise for handmade crafts lovers and fashionable clothes all in one place! 🎓 Hongdae: youthful and energetic, university style mixed with trendy shopping district, food and fun all done! 🌉 Yeouido: the night scenery is beautiful cry, the aquarium to meet the sea elves, full of romance! 🔥 Myeongdong: nightlife is not closed, fried chicken and rice cake in the food street, tongue-tied carnival! 🏰 Gyeongbokgung Palace: historical footprints, the splendour of the Joseon Dynasty, Chinese plaques take you on a journey! 🍽 Gwangjang Market: a feast of authentic food, remember to have cash ready and feast! 😎 Sungsu-dong: Netflix neighbourhood on the line, trendy shops + fashion icons, a holy place for street photography GET! 🍴[Food Scouting] 🍲 Tochon Village Ginseng Chicken Soup: corner of the west gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, warm and nourishing, delicious and not waiting for anyone! 🍗BHC Fried Chicken: Cheese powder added, unique flavour, one bite of a bubble of happiness! 🍢Dongdaemun Fried Rice Cake: Korean pop, mixed with fish cake sausage, cheese control must hit! 🐙 Hongdae's spicy fried octopus: a local favourite, juicy and filling! 🥘 Itaewon Spicy Fried Fatty Intestine: the same food as the drama, delicious beyond imagination! 🗓[Seoul 5 days tour selected itinerary Day 1: Seoul's first impression, Ae Whore Peak, Rice Flower Farmer experience. Day 2: History and nature, Cheong Wa Dae, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwangjang Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, Namsan Pagoda, Graffiti Show. Day 3: Shopping spree day, Goryeo ginseng, local beauty, Shilla Duty Free shop, Myeongdong night tour. Day 4: Cultural immersion day, Suwon Hwaseong to enjoy the beauty of monuments, folk village to experience the traditional style, Korean steam to relax body and mind. Day 5: Farewell to Seoul, return home with loads of memories! 🛫 Seoul, waiting for you to tease, a trip to say goodbye, start from here! 🎈 #Travel #Travel Tips #Korea #Korean Cuisine #Seoul Travel #Seoul Food in Korea

[Places where you can drink fresh makgeolli] 느린마을양조장 홍대점(Nurinmaul Brewery Hongdae Branch) Annyeong🐵 If you come to Korea, you want to enjoy something you can't get in Japan! This is a restaurant with a makgeolli brewery attached! Too bad I forgot to take a picture of the brewing area... We arrived around 8:30pm and had to wait about 30 minutes because it was full. ※All communication was in Korean. There were no people who could speak Japanese, but everyone was kind and spoke slowly🥹 Since it was the second place for four people, we ordered two makgeolli (1.5L) and a jeon (vegetable pancake) platter. Here, you can drink fresh makgeolli with different flavors for each season. Each has its own unique sour, sweet, and carbonated taste, so it's fun to try them all. There are also makgeolli cocktails, and the strawberry yogurt one was incredibly delicious and easy to drink! Even people who don't like alcohol can drink it! This is a great place to start a conversation☻ #gourmet #solotripinSeoul #Seoultrip #Koreanfood #Seoulgourmet #GirlstripinSeoul #Koreatrip Store name: Neurinmaul Brewery Hongdae Branch Address: 14, Hongik5, Maehonggu, Seoul Area: 5 minutes walk from Hongik University Station, Exit 9 NAVER MAP available, copy the store name or address♡ Japanese menu: None - Menu names in English Japanese support: None - Depends on the staff, but nothing in particular Atmosphere: ★★★☆☆ - Casual with friends Spicyness: ☆☆☆☆☆ - Depends on the menu? Recommendation: ★★★☆☆

#KoreaTrip #777 ①Antique coffee A cute, delicious, and stylish cafe in Hongdae. Waiting is required, but you don't have to write your name or register, just wait outside in an analog style. You pick out the cakes and baked goods you want to eat. The interior is also full of cute decorations. I think their specialty is the croissants. They're quite large, so I recommend sharing. ②1.5floor A cake shop that uses tteokkaron and seasonal fruits. It's in Hongdae. It might be a hidden gem. You can eat in, and take out is also OK. ③TETEUM A cafe and shop with a cute bear as its trademark. ④Everyone's favorite yogurt that you can buy at convenience stores! You eat it with a chocolate ring inside, and the texture, sweetness, and sourness are all great!!

💚 Hello, everyone, I think no one doesn't know the Line application, right? There are two well-known characters: Brown the bear and Cony the rabbit, and many others. ❤️ In Korea, there are shops selling products related to Line Friends, which have many branches. Today, Gammy will take you to Hongdae. Let me tell you that there are only cute things. Anyone who comes here will go bankrupt. There are products of everything from household items, dolls, and various items. There are hundreds of thousands of them. 💖 It's easy to get there by subway and get off at Hongdae Station. The shop is big and not hard to find. #TravelKorea #ReviewKorea #Seoul #HongEoiHongDae #SouthKorea #KoreaHeart #TravelAbroad #TravelAbroadByYourself

🛫 Annyeong… Today, Gammy would like to invite friends to find Oppa in Hongdae. 📍 Hongdae area is an area with Hongdae University, a center for many Korean teenagers. Here, there are markets, shops for shopping at low prices, dormitories, restaurants, chill-out spots, and many things to sell. 🚆 It's very easy to travel. Take the MRT and get off at Hongdae Station. ✨ The wow thing here is that there are often cute Oppas who come to dance and busk every day along the street. We can stop by and watch. It's so cool. You can reserve a seat starting at 5 pm. #TravelKorea #TravelAbroad #SouthKorea #Seoul #ReviewKorea #HongdaeArea #StreetDance

Have you heard of chicken wrap? Chicken wrap, which has a completely different charm from chicken, is a food that wraps charcoal-grilled chicken. Since it is located in a university district, it is very cost-effective and delicious. Try it once~~~ #Hongdae travel #Hongdae restaurants #Chicken wrap #Local restaurants #Cost-effective #Gourmet conquest #Gourmet tour

The Common Unique Showroom, located near the entrance of Hongdae Station, is a great photo spot right from the entrance! The Common Unique Showroom boasts a very pretty exterior, and the interior is lined with very pretty clothes ㅎㅎ In particular, there is a huge glass inside, so it was very convenient to be able to see the clothes from various angles while wearing them!! In particular, I liked the fact that I could try on and buy clothes that I had only seen offline without waiting! I recommend visiting if you are nearby♡ ⭕️Location: 1F, 32-23, Donggyo-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul ⭕️Business hours: 12:00 ~ 21:00 (Closed on Mondays) #Summer #CoupleTravel #FriendshipTravel #TrainTravel #FamilyTravel #SoloTravel #LifeShotPlace #CommonUnique #Hongdae #HongdaeClothes #Showroom #ShowroomRecommendation

Are there any people who like yogurt!? I really really really really really like it! The place I want to introduce today is a place called #ThanksOat that you should visit during your #Hongdae trip! There is a basic menu and seasonal menus with seasonal fruits! In winter, it's all about strawberries! 🍓 It's really so delicious! When you travel to Hongdae or #Yeonnam-dong, please introduce ThanksOat❤️ #Domestic travel #Youth travel #Traveling alone #I'm here now #Romantic king #Hot cafe #Place to take a picture of your life #Winter travel #Food tour #Safe travel #Happy New Year #City travel

Introducing Hongdae, one of the most hip and popular area in Seoul 🙌🙌 But, note that the restaurants and pub along the main street is quite overpriced and touristy. If you want to be local and try out real one, I'd recommend you to take a detour towards Habjeong station. Please make sure to try Gobchang(cow intestine) and Shabu. Yummmmmm 🤤🤤 #givethanks #seoul #hongdae #gobchang

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. These unique places plus the cultural events, street performances, and festivals held here make Hongdae an area that is always packed with people and excitement. #GiveThanks

#JapanFlightEvent Pork belly grilled on a pot lid is popular these days, and I think this is the original among the pot lid pork belly franchises~ You have to wait at least an hour to eat in Hongdae, and I think the price is a little high compared to the amount, but the kimchi itself is so delicious, and the udon noodles that I put in the last kimchi stew were especially delicious~ Hongdae Grandma's Pot Lid Pork Belly

#JapanFlightEvent When I get together with several friends, I usually head to a room bar. Regular restaurants are too noisy, and I want to have a quick conversation, but I need a private space. This is a room bar located in Hongdae that is good for those times. There are a lot of cost-effective side dishes, and there is a minimum order depending on the number of people, but everything I ordered was delicious~ Hongdae Nora Bara

3-day tour of 서울♡서울 3/15 21:35 Arrive at Incheon Airport/Spa on air steam room (Incheon Terminal 1 B1) Approximately ₩25,000 per person 🌟Bring your own bath towel, toothpaste, and toothbrush 3/16 7:28AREX Express/Seoul Station Subway to Hongik University Entrance/ Hongdae DW(DW스테이홍대)/caré Layared/free stroll/ Hongik Sauce Crab (홍익게장) About ₩20,000 per person/Free shopping/Check in/Hyundai Department Store (더현대) The first time I saw you was 108 B1 Chilam Unagi (칠암만장)/Grilled sausage, Gyochon fried chicken 3/17 Tongin Market (raw octopus)/Tosokchon Ginseng Chicken (토속춘삼계탕)/Gyeongbokgung Hanbok/Hannam-dong/Seongsu-dong "Dinner 고공 GoGong" 3/18 Check out/Alver🌟Tiramisu🌟/ Apgujeong Dumplings (만두집)/Lotte Department Store/The Queen's BBQ （월화고기）/Incheon boarding#100 ways to travel

There are many unique cafes hidden on the streets of Seoul. Step into the Japan-Ki Cafe in Hongdae and be captivated by the pink vending machine facade. Spending time here while sipping a fragrant homemade cafe latte is the best afternoon. Or go to Dore Dore in Cheongdam-dong and taste the famous rainbow cake and feel the colorful sweetness. Each cafe has its own unique style and taste, and it is a place where you can explore Korean coffee culture. #The Pansy Cafe # #DreDre #

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Transportation Tips: Seoul Subway Must-see attraction: Hanok Village Recommended hotel: Hongdae Guesthouse Must-eat food: roasted pig's feet, fried gizzard ribs Shopping Guide: Hongdae Shopping District Every minute is a blockbuster.

There were so many cute and cheap clothing stores and it was fun to walk everywhere!! Also, not only the food but the interior of the cafes were super cute and relaxing♡♡♡ However, I was very surprised at how much trash there was on the streets compared to Japan, but other than that, the transportation was very convenient and it was great!!

Seoul is no longer limited to Myeongdong and Dongdaemun for shopping. In recent years, Hongdae has become a first-tier battleground. In addition to many young-style clothing stores, Hongdae also has many second-hand stores, not to mention cosmetics and restaurants. The interesting thing about Hongdae is that there are shopping areas on both sides of the main road, and the areas on the same side are endless. You always think you have finished shopping, but when you turn around, you will find another village, and the next shopping area is waiting for you. It is recommended to arrange a 1-2 day shopping trip in Hongdae, or choose to stay in the Hongdae business district. You can walk out of the hotel at night and go shopping freely. If you buy too much, you can take it back first. #Korea #Seoul Self-service tour#Self-service travel #Hongdae

The samgyeopsal and chijimi at this samgyeopsal restaurant in Hongdae were absolutely delicious ^^ I'd like to go back when I visit Korea again in 2 months. #Korea #KoreaTrip #Myeongdong #Hongdae #HongdaeGourmet

🇰🇷Jfeel Clinic This time I went to the Jfeel Clinic in Hongdae, Korea for a Shrink Universe HIFU lifting treatment♡ I was originally concerned about the fat and sagging of my face, so I decided to make a reservation. Compared to regular shrinks, I expected more effective and quicker treatments, so it only took about 10 minutes, including counseling✨ Counseling is available in Japan, so for me it was a big plus that they only proceeded with the things I was concerned about and the treatments I needed‼ The results will be visible in 2-3 weeks, so I'll post a report around that time, so please check it out♡ 📍Jefeel Clinic Right next to Exit 8 of Hongdae Station #KoreaTrip #777 #KoreanDermatology #KoreanBeauty

✏️ Name: Littledle Vintage Store ✏️ Location: 1st floor, 42, Wausan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Littledle is a vintage store in Hongdae full of cute and adorable items! It's located in front of Exit 6 of Hongik University Station, in front of Gyeongui Line Forest Road. It's fun to look around because it has not only clothes and bags, but also various fancy items~ The interior is also very pretty and nice 😊 #SeoulTravel #Vintage #GyeonguiLineForestRoad #Hongdae #PropShop

There are many delicious restaurants in Hongdae, but this steak with plenty of garlic was not greasy and was very tasty. The pasta was also delicious, so I think it's a perfect restaurant for a date! There is a menu at the entrance, so you can check the price before entering, so you can feel at ease! There is also a photo spot, so I recommend taking a selfie by the blue wall of the restaurant♪ Address: 1F, 62, Dom-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seo-gu Phone number: 0507-1321-3381 Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 (break time 15:00-16:00) #Korea #Korea trip #Korean food #Gourmet trip #Korea information #Seoul #Seoul trip #Seoul food #Seoul trip #rintomokorea #Hongdae #Hongdae food

I went to Hongdae! The streets were stylish, there were lots of cute clothing stores and cafes, and the atmosphere was soothing. #KoreanCafe #OverseasTravel #TripToKorea

This is a cafe in Hongdae, a town popular among young people. This is only a part of it, but it was fun just looking at the really stylish and attractive places. However, there were many places where there were lines because there were a lot of people. I recommend going there with plenty of time 👌🏻 Also, personally, I think Hongdae Station is the easiest place to explore. #HongdaeCafe #Hongdae

Booked our family trip to Korea via trip.com and it was great! This is our first winter trip and all of bought winter clothings before embarking on the trip. It was a fun experience with great food, great shopping, great accommodation, great activities and most importantly, great company! We really had lots of fun throughout the trip, and it feels good to be able to spend our Xmas in a cafe to hide from the cold! #2019koreatrip #familytrip #korea #seoul

#overseastravel Hongdae, a place to hang out in Seoul for the young people. Many great restaurants and bars nearby! And they are not expensive! And you can enjoy the busking culture of South Korea in here! To be honest, you can find many talented performances here!

Hongdae is a hot spot to hangout with friends for food, drinks, and entertainment. Many performers here! You can enjoy busking while exploring Hongdae at night. It gets more lively as it gets later, so don’t worry about the time 😂 #givethanks