Mapo-gu Travel Guide
Seoul
Popular places to visit
Hongik University
Explore the campus of Hongik University during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Hongdae Street
You can enjoy the entertainment at Hongdae Street during your travels to Seoul. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Football and music fans won’t want to miss visiting this sports complex and events space in the shape of a traditional Korean kite.
Haneul Park
Explore the great outdoors at Haneul Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Nanji Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nanji Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Trickeye Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Trickeye Museum during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Seoul: NANTA Show Ticket at Myeongdong or Hongdae Theater
Top hotels in Mapo-gu
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
Room was clean, good size for seoul and had what we needed. For the size of the hotel 3 lifts was not enough though and we often had to wait long times to catch them
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
Breakfast menu was really limited. The room was good though
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Seoul Garden Hotel
Nice neighborhood, good restaurants around areas, nice room with view, clean, nice staffs
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Great service backed by clean facilities and very convenient location. Will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
Had a great stay at the Holiday Inn IHG in Hongdae! The location was perfect—right in the middle of all the fun spots, shops, and restaurants. The room was clean, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet considering how lively the area is. Staff were friendly and super helpful, and check-in/check-out ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The room is spacey & spotless, the staff were quite helpful to our inquiries about tours and booked a taxi to take us to the airport at 3 am. The location is walking distance to most of the attractions. Within 15-20 minutes you can be in one of the palaces in Sejong-daero Jung district. To reach ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mapo-gu
Hongdae
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.
Yongsan-gu
Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seoul Museum of Art and Sungnyemun Gate, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.
Hoehyeon-dong
While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
Mapo-gu Travel Guide
- Hongik University
- YG Entertainment Building
- Seoul World Cup Stadium
- Mangwon Market
- MBC Headquarters
- Nanji Hangang Park
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park
- Mecenatpolis Mall
- Noeul Park
- Yeonnam-dong Community Service Center
- StyleNanda Flagship store
- War and Women's Human Rights Museum
- Mangwon Riverside Terrace
- Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery
- Jeoldusan Martyrs Shrine
Choose Your Mapo-gu Hotel Style
Hotels Near Mapo-gu, Seoul
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