Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

- Address : Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• +82-2-334-7878

- Parking
Available

- Day Off
Varies by shop and facility

- Operating Hours
Open 24 hr



- Available Facilities
Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Gyeongui Line Book Street, Mural Alleyway, Dongjin Market, Hwagyo Restaurant Street, cafes, restaurants, guesthouses, etc.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ 17℃ (17도씨)

- Homepage
www.17dossi.com (Korean only)

17℃ stands for the optimum temperature to preserve chocolates at its best quality. Presenting a wide variety of hand-made chocolates, purchasable items include chocolate bars and café menus like chocolate cakes and chocolate beverages. In particular, you can control the amount of cacao in your chocolate drink ranging from 40%~80% according to your preference.

⊙ Haha (하하)

- Tel
+82-2-337-0211

This Chinese restaurant is famous for dumplings and fried eggplant. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is dumpling.

⊙ Yeonnam Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (연남약국)

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⊙ Soi Yeonnam (소이연남)

Soi Yeonnam is a rice noodle specialty restaurant where you can experience the atmosphere of Thailand. The signature dish is the flavorful and rich sogogi ssalguksu (beef noodle soup). Other popular dishes include soi popia (spring roll), which is fried with shrimp, pork, mushrooms, tom yam ssalguksu (tom yum noodle), and som tam (green papaya salad). It's so famous that people line up to eat there, and it's beloved by both locals and tourists alike.

⊙ Dongjin Market (동진시장)

- Tel
+82-2-325-9559

Dongjin Market is the only traditional market located in Yeonnam-dong, and operates much as a normal market on weekdays. However, Dongjin Market operates a special Night Market on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as special Saturday and Sunday markets. The market changes into the form of a flea market on the weekends with people selling handmade accessories and produce grown within the city. The market also offers a cooking workshop and other dynamic programs.

⊙ Seoul Crown 88 Guest House[Korea Quality] / 서울크라운88게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

- Tel
+82-10-3408-0031

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House is a foreigner-only guesthouse located right in the middle of Yeonnam-dong, the hottest district in Seoul at the moment. Its proximity to Hongik University Station makes it accessible to Incheon International Airport, Gangnam, and Digital Media City (DMC) Station. Exiting the inn brings one to a series of chic and trendy cafés and famous restaurants, which is truly a dream come true for visitors itching to get into Seoul’s alleyways. The guesthouse is also close to Gyeongui Line Forest Park, a space of natural healing in the city. All rooms are four-person dormitory-style rooms, furnished with fragrant wooden beds and comfortable beddings. The window toward the top of the bed provides a view of the residential district and brings in sunlight throughout the day to brighten the room. Moreover, all rooms have personal lockers and dressing tables. Community facilities in the guesthouse include the living room, which is equipped with a sofa, TV, and table, restrooms, and a kitchenette for simple reheating. Finally, the guesthouse offers free breakfast between 08:00 and 10:00, which includes toast, milk, and juice, and provides services in English and Chinese.

⊙ GS25 - Hongdae Donggyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25홍대동교점)

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⊙ Olive Young - Donggyo-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동교동)

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⊙ Dorocy (도로시)

- Homepage
dorocy.co.kr (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-3144-2533

Dorocy means "Gift of God" in Greek. It specializes in jewelry and offers outstanding repair and management services. It is a popular shop among women because of its colorful items. Various items range from inexpensive to expensive prices. Professional assistants give visitors tips on how to choose items matching up well with their clothing. Designers of Dorocy have completed GIA GG, GIA Design, and IGI EG courses in Santa Monica, the United States and produce items with unique designs.



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