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.
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.
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.
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
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Top hotels in Mapo-gu
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
Amazing view of main Hongdae road. The cleaning staff were nice. Room was spacious for solo traveler.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
The rooms were large and having the humidifier by the bedside was a big plus. One consideration for the hotel is to allow guests to use their own streaming accounts for the TVs. The room had a huge TV, but we couldn't watch Netflix as they only had TV channels on it.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Seoul Garden Hotel
Nice neighborhood, good restaurants around areas, nice room with view, clean, nice staffs
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
There was 3 of us traveling together, so needed a room with 3 beds and Holiday Inn provided this which was awesome. The location was great, right next to a subway station and a shopping mall too!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Clean and kind
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. I appreciated their hospitality. The building was a bit old and looked a bit worn. However, the location was excellent. The staff were very friendly and made me feel very welcome.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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 Hongdae Street, 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.
