Mapo-gu
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 including Hotel Pick up

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge

DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Top hotels in Mapo-gu

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
My second time staying here and it’s always hard to leave! Love this L7!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
The shower often leaked onto the floor from not being properly sealed. They do provide water every day.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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
good location, clean room, great staff
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
Great breakfast buffet, clean room, comfortable beds and amazing friendly staff all around!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
A pretty good location for Myeongdong and for public transport from the airport (the Airport Limo bus stops by the nearby Park Hotel) and for City Hall Metro Station and lots of buses. Not too far from the main railway station either. There are better located hotels right in Myeongdong, but they ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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 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.
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