Hongdae (Hongik University Street)

Korean name: 홍대

Seoul

Hongdae is a lively area in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. You can explore distinctive shops and cafes, street performances, a mural street and weekend art markets.

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The Hongdae area is packed with fashion, beauty, living, book and stationery shops, designer brands, select shops, bookstores, cafes and restaurants.

Well-known spots include a street with a steady stream of busking and dance performances, a mural street on Wausan-ro 22-gil, and a club street connected to Sangsu Station. At Hongik Children's Park, an art market flea market is held every Saturday and a Hope Market on Sundays. From Exit 3 of Hongik Univ.

Station you can head toward Yeonnam-dong and the Gyeongui Line Forest Park, while Exit 7 is where Gyeongui Line Book Street begins, leading to Sinchon Station. You can also look around by Seoul's public bike, Ttareungi, with rental stations at Exits 2, 3, 6 and 8 of the station.