Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 서울 파르나스)

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 서울 파르나스)

- Homepage
www.grandicparnas.com (Korean, English)

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is conveniently located in the heart of southern Seoul’s business district, featuring COEX convention and exhibition center, and City Airport. THe nearby COEX Mall offers duty free shops, a casino, cinema and over 200 shops.


The hotel is the largest 5-star hotel in Korea, featuring state-of-the-art amenities, including a grand ballroom and 15 banquet halls, perfect for hosting conventions and gathers of all sizes. Each of the 516 guestrooms is large and decorated comfortably for the perfect stay. Also, the hotel offers various restaurants from French, Italian, Asian, Japanese, to Chinese with top of the line chefs that cook up a delicious meal.

- Address : 521, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Check-in Time
15:00

- Check-out Time
12:00

- Daily Rate
Not available

- Amenities
Restaurants, buffet, deli, lounge

- Parking Fee
Available

- Number of Rooms
516 rooms
















◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Muji - Parnas Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 파르나스몰)


- Homepage
muji.com

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⊙ Staypeople - Parnas Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스테이피플 파르나스몰)


- Homepage
staypeople.cpm

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⊙ Aēsop - Parnas Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이솝 파르나스몰)


- Homepage
Acsop.com

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⊙ Africa Eyewear - Parnas Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아프리카안경 파르나스몰)


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⊙ Allsaints - Parnas Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올세인츠 파르나스몰)


- Homepage
allsaints.com

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⊙ Olive Young - Parnas Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 파르나스몰점)


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⊙ Innisfree - City Airport Logis & Travel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 도심공항)


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⊙ Solb - Coex Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (솔브 코엑스)


- Homepage
venussolb.com

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This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) (서울한옥스테이(jnpstay))

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) (서울한옥스테이(jnpstay))

- Homepage
https://blog.naver.com/jnpstay

- Tel
+82-10-5720-6800

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) is a private hanok stay located 3 minutes' walking distance from Gyeongbokgung Station. You can play traditional Korean games such as jejichagi (hacky sack), yut nori (board game), and tuho (arrow-throwing) in the yard, and cooking barbecue adds to the charm of the hanok. From the yard, you can enjoy the sky view, feel the gentle breeze, and observe raindrops falling from the eaves.

- Address : 7-28 , Jahamun-ro 1na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Check-in Time
16:00

- Check-out Time
11:00

- Daily Rate
Available

- Amenities
No

- Parking Fee
Yes

- Number of Rooms
1



















◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)


- Tel
+82-2-722-3555

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).

⊙ STAY dayoff (스테이 데이 오프)


- Homepage
https://stay-dayoff.co.kr

- Tel
+82-504-0904-2406

Stay Day Off is a hanok stay just off Jahamun-no - known locally as ‘Food Street’ - in Seochon Village to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. It’s a 5-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3, so transport access is good. The main building comprises two bedrooms with queen-size bed, a living room and kitchen, and two bathrooms. The annex building is rather special: it has a bath and sauna behind a window wall with a fine view of the hanok garden. There’s a 10% discount for guests staying more than two nights during the week.

⊙ Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌삼계탕)


- Homepage
http://www.tosokchon.co.kr/main.php

- Tel
+82-2-737-7444

Tosokchon Samgyetang is a restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) near Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is housed in several renovated traditional hanok buildings, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Samgyetang is a traditional Korean nutritious food made by simmering cleaned young chicken with ginseng, jujube, sweet rice batter, and various nuts. The thick broth of samgyetang, served alongside ginseng liquor, stimulates the appetite. Diced radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi are served as basic side dishes.

⊙ Sejong Village Food Street (세종마을 음식문화거리)


- Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr

Previously known as Geumcheongyo Market, it was officially named Sejong Village Food Street in 2011, as King Sejong was born in this village. The street is full of lively energy and features both long-standing restaurants, also known as nopo in Korean, and recently established trendy eateries. Its convenient location and inviting atmosphere make it a popular place to visit.


⊙ Ground Seesaw Seochon (그라운드시소 서촌)


- Homepage
www.groundseesaw.co.kr

Ground Seesaw is a cultural complex located in Seochon, Jongno presented by Media & Art, an exhibition production company, and designed by SoA, an architecture firm, and Loci Studio, a landscaping studio. Visitors are able to check out a variety of exhibits at Ground Seesaw Seochon.

⊙ Daelim Museum (대림미술관)


- Homepage
www.daelimmuseum.org

- Tel
+82-2-720-0667

The Daelim Museum, built by the Daelim Group, was first established in Daejeon in 1996 and later moved to Jongno, Seoul in 2002. The art gallery studies, analyzes, and presents modern art through the lens of photography and holds exhibitions centered around photo media.



The museum is located in the residential area of Tongui-dong, near the time-honored Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum, which was designed by French architect, Vincent Cornu, and built by the Daelim Corporation, opened its door to the public in late May 2002.



On the first floor, there is a garden, parking lot, reception desk, storage area, and conference room. On the second and third floor are offices and exhibition hall approximately 595 m² in size, consisting of small and large rooms, a long gallery, and a special high-ceilinged exhibition space. On the fourth floor, there is a seminar room that can seat up to 120 guests and a balcony with a beautiful view. From the balcony of the seminar room, Visitors can also enjoy a wide open view of Inwangsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain. The stained glass panels (designed to reflect the beauty of traditional Korean wrapping cloth) and the scenic lounges on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building add to the overall charm.



Above all else, the museum was designed with consideration of the photos, which are very sensitive to humidity, light, and temperature.

⊙ Seochon Village (서촌마을)


Seochon Village is the name given to the area to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a historic village, home to old shops and hanok buildings that have stood the test of time. Korean traditions and contemporary sensibilities coexist within Seochon Village’s maze-like alleyways, creating the unique ambience that makes the district so beloved. One can find shops, guesthouses, cafés, and restaurants in the village.

⊙ Gallery Simon (갤러리 시몬)


- Homepage
www.gallerysimon.com

- Tel
+82-2-720-3031

Since its opening in April, 1994, Gallery Simon has continued to focus on promoting the beauty of modern art. Exhibitions include works from experienced artists as well as the works of budding artists, both from Korea and abroad. Select artists, referred to collectively as "Simon's Friends," have exhibitions annually. The changing collections allow the museum and featured artists to constantly strive for improvement and follow the changes in art over time.

⊙ Seochon Guest House [Korea Quality] / 서촌게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]


- Homepage
http://www.seochonguesthouse.com

- Tel
+82-2-473-9680

Seochon Guest House in Seochon, Jongno, Seoul, consists of a 90 year-old hanok and a two-story Western-style house. A 6-cheop table is provided for meals, and travelers can use the 1st floor rooms and hall at any time. In the yard, Pansori performances are held twice a year, and residents can sample traditional music, wearing hanbok, and making Korean food; the guesthouse’s other name is Pleasure Valley (Jaeminan Gol)! There are programs for visiting Inwangsan-Bukaksan fortress trail, Gyeongbokgung and other royal palaces, and nearby traditional markets.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Lindapick [Korea Quality] / 린다픽 [한국관광 품질인증]

Lindapick [Korea Quality] / 린다픽 [한국관광 품질인증]

- Tel
+82-507-1326-4206

Lindapick is a guesthouse located a five-minute walk from Itaewon Station (line 6). The host of this new guesthouse, open in May 2021, prioritizes cleanliness by washing bedding and disinfect the whole place every time a guest leaves. The CCTVs that are installed outside and at the shared inner space are operated around the clock, strengthening the security.
The light-lemon-color exterior walls of the accommodation and the muted-colored rooms are in harmony, forming a fresh and calm atmosphere. The room that can accommodate two persons shows how the host is considerate. A 100% natural aroma diffuser emits peppermint scent that makes guest unwind, and the lavender scent lets guests sleep tight. The kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave oven is where you can cook a simple dishes, and the air purifier and the washing machine let you enjoy a fresher rest. From the entrance to the room, there is a garden that is decorated as an outdoor terrace, where you can have a leisurely time sunning yourself.

- Address : 26-5, Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Check-in Time
15:00

- Check-out Time
11:00

- Daily Rate
Available (kitchen)

- Amenities
N/A

- Parking Fee
N/A

- Number of Rooms
1















◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Ferrara Korea - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (페라라코리아 이태원)


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⊙ Ferrara Korea [Tax Refund Shop] (페라라코리아)


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⊙ Nike - JH Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 제이에이치타운)


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⊙ Red Container - Itaewon Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (레드컨테이너 이태원2호)


- Homepage
www.redctn.co.kr

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⊙ ABC-Mart - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST이태원)


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⊙ Innisfree - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 이태원)


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⊙ Lush Korea - Itaewon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 이태원역점)


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⊙ Olive Young - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 이태원입구)


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⊙ Itaewon Shopping Street (이태원 쇼핑거리)


- Tel
+82-2-797-7319

Itaewon Shopping Street is a 1.4-kilometer-long road located near Itaewon Station. There is an enormous variety of shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants lined along both sides of the street. As the neighborhood has a reputation as a mini melting pot in Seoul where languages other than Korean are widely spoken, it is one of the most visited places by international visitors. It has become a gateway for many international visitors to receive services and information on basic tourist needs such as accommodations, shopping, tourist attractions, and more.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Grand Hyatt Seoul (그랜드 하얏트 서울)

Grand Hyatt Seoul (그랜드 하얏트 서울)

- Homepage
www.hyatt.com

- Tel
+82-2-797-1234

The Grand Hyatt Seoul is an international business hotel located 10 minutes away from the center of the city and 20 minutes away from Yeouido and Gangnam, boasting a view of the Hangang River to the south and the scenery of Namsan Mountain to the north. It is also located only 70 minutes and 50 minutes away from Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport respecitvely, making the hotel a convenient option for international travelers.


Grand Hyatt Seoul has twelve restaurants and bars that serve authentic meals and develop menus that lead the culinery trend. The hotel is also equipped with conference rooms, sports facilities, and spa services.

- Address : 322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Check-in Time
15:00

- Check-out Time
11:00

- Amenities
Restaurants, lounge bar, bakery

- Parking Fee
Available

- Number of Rooms
615 rooms









◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (삼성미술관 리움)


- Homepage
leeum.samsungfoundation.org

- Tel
+82-2-2014-6901

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern art works by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the art works on display, since the museum's three buildings were designed by internationally renowned architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas.



MUSEUM 1 houses traditional Korean art, such as calligraphy, paintings, ceramic arts, and metal craftwork, while MUSEUM 2 displays modern and contemporary art by both Korean and international artists.

⊙ Suitsupply - Gyeongnidangil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (수트서플라이 경리단길점)


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⊙ Lush Korea - Gyeongnidangil Spa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 경리단길 스파)


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⊙ Lush Korea - Gyeongnidangil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 경리단길점)


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⊙ Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden (남산 야외식물원)


- Homepage
parks.seoul.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-798-3771

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden opened its doors on February 18, 1997 in Hannam-dong, where the residential complex for foreigners once stood before it was demolished in 1994. Covering an area of around 59 ㎡, it is divided into 13 themed gardens with a total 117,132 plants from 269 species. Among this diversity, 60,912 plants from 129 species are tree types and 56,220 plants from 140 species are grass types.

⊙ Lansmere - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (란스미어 한남점)


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⊙ Kuho - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구호 한남점)


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⊙ Theory - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (띠어리 한남점)


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⊙ Le Labo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르라보 이태원)


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This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 25 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Geoan (거안)

Geoan (거안)

- Homepage
www.instagram.com/geoan_official

Geoan, a store in Insa-dong, specializes in wooden furniture and accessories. Visitors can purchase products on display in the store or customize their pieces according to their preferences. In addition to furniture production, the shop also exhibits and sells various artworks such as celadon, lacquer mother-of-pearl, and sculptures by artists, making it a classy art space that harmonizes tradition and modernity.

- Address : 44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
+82-2-732-8811

- Opening Hours
10:30-19:00

- Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

- Items for Sale
Woodworking, pottery, celadon, lacquerware


















◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Ssamzigil (쌈지길)


- Homepage
www.instagram.com/ssamzigil_official

Ssamzigil is an Insa-dong landmark and a shopping mall specializing in crafts. It is a place where the traditions of Korea come together with its present. Follow the paths that lead seamlessly from the lower floors to the upper floors and browse the small craft shops that inhabit the floors. You can find both works of traditional craft and contemporary craft here. Some craft shops also offer craft experiences, and one can also find restaurants and galleries within the complex.

⊙ Insa-dong Geujip (인사동그집)


- Tel
+82-2-737-0575

Insa-dong Geujip is a hanok-style Korean restaurant located in a narrow alley in Insa-dong. Their signature dish, bulgogi yachaemari (bulgogi and vegetable roll), allows you to choose between stir-fried pork bulgogi, beef bulgogi, or chicken bulgogi. Visitors can enjoy the tangy and sweet flavor of the radish wrap filled with bulgogi and julienned vegetables, accompanied by side dishes and soybean paste stew. They also offer bulgogi nakji jeongol (bulgogi and octopus hot pot), cheolpan sogalbijjim (stir-fried marinated galbi on hot iron plate), and dolsot bibimbap (hot stone pot bibimbap) along with hahu yukhoe bibimbap (Korean beef tartare bibimbap).

⊙ Toin (토인)


- Tel
+82-2-736-5142

Toy store where you can buy Dalgona sets
It is a retro-style store that sells nostalgic toys and snacks. The small space is filled with colorfully colored wrapping paper and toys that are difficult to understand at first glance. As soon as you enter this place, children and adults will feel excited and their eyes will sparkle. Among the various products, the most popular item is by far the Dalgona set. It is good to make new memories by choosing snacks and toys that suit your taste

⊙ Neulmajung (늘마중)


Makgeolli is a traditional liquor made from rice or wheat as a main ingredient and with yeast and various other ingredients. Its uniqueness lies in the main ingredient or yeast used, thus a variety of makgeolli made with local specialties can be found throughout Korea. Neulmajung is a pub restaurant that serves 34 types of makgeolli from all over the country, as well as many foods that go well with them. In addition, its soft wooden interior creates a comfortable atmosphere. Its representative dish is haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake), made with plenty of ingredients. They also serve crispy pan-fried gamja jeon (potato pancake)  and memil jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe), rich in both flavor and taste as it is made with buckwheat from Bongpyeong, Gangwon-do, all of which are a perfect paring to makgeolli.

⊙ Vegetarian Restaurant Osegyehyang (채식요리전문점 오세계향)


- Homepage
http://www.go5.co.kr/default/

- Tel
+82-2-735-7171

Osegyehyang is a vegetarian restaurant located in Insa-dong. It specializes in vegetarian cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including noodles, traditional Korean dishes, and specialty items. Some of its popular dishes include maesil tangsuchae (vegan deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), pyogobeoseotmari (rolled shiitake mushrooms), vegan yangnyeom chicken (vegan seasoned fried chicken), tteokbokki, jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), vegan steak, and bulgui ttukbaegi (vegan bulgogi), all prepared without meat but still delicious.

⊙ Asin [Tax Refund Shop] (아신)


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⊙ 853 (팔오삼)


- Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/bbq_853

- Tel
+82-70-8832-0853

853 is a pork barbecue restaurant located in a renovated hanokin Insa-dong, offering various cuts of pork such as shoulder, belly, blade-end fatback, and pork neck. They use thick cuts of domestically sourced pork and grill them to perfection, ensuring they are juicy and flavorful. Customers can enjoy dipping their meat in one of four sauces: Himalayan rock salt, mustard seeds and wasabi, salted cutlassfish intestines, and barley mixed paste. Their flying fish roe riceball mixed with pickled radish salad, burdock root, flying fish roe, perilla leaves, and mayonnaise pairs perfectly with the meat.

⊙ Jeontong Dawon (전통다원)


- Homepage
https://kyunginartdawon.modoo.at/

- Tel
+82-2-730-6305

Jeontong Dawon is a hanok-style tea house located in Insa-dong. It offers seating both inside the hanok and in the outdoor garden, allowing guests to choose their preferred spot. Visitors can enjoy various types of traditional Korean tea along with traditional Korean snacks such as yugwa (fried rice sweet). It is situated within the Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art premises, offering the opportunity to explore the museum as well.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 25 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 서울 파르나스)

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 서울 파르나스) - Homepage www.grandicparnas.com (Korean, English) The Grand InterContinental Seo...