Mapo-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River
Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Our pick of the best Mapo-gu Hotel Deals
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
the is small but comfortable
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
room was clean and staff was nice.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
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
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
직원분들 다 친절하시고 방도 깨끗해서 잘 지내고 갔습니다. 옆 방에서 응급상황 때문에 조금 시끄럽긴 했는데 잘 땐 괜찮았습니다. 홍대처럼 소리 나는 것 싫어하시면 여기 좋습니다. 공항철도도 근처라 편해용
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Extremely convenient that it’s directly connected to multiple subway lines, including the one that goes directly to the 2 major airports. Multiple dining options and a market in the basement made it very convenient as well. I docked a point because the room started to show its age a bit (compared ...
Reviewed on 30 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.
Mapo-gu Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Holiday Homes in Yeouido
- Condo Rentals in Seoul Station
- Serviced Apartments in Gongdeok Station
- Apartments in Gongdeok Station
- Yongsan-Gu Hotels
- Gongdeok-Dong Hotels
- Sangsu-Dong Hotels
- Hotels near Hongik University Station
- Seodaemun-Gu Hotels
- Hotels near Sookmyung Women's University
- Hapjeong-Dong Hotels
- Mapo-Gu Hotels
- Seogyo-Dong Hotels
- Eunpyeong-Gu Hotels
- Hotels near Sinchon Station
- Mok-Dong Hotels
- Hotels near Deungchon Station
- Hotels near Hapjeong Station
- Hotels near Severance Hospital
- Hotels near Seoul Station
- Sinchon-Dong Hotels
- Dangsan 2-dong Hotels
- Sinsa 1-dong Hotels
- Hotels near Deoksugung Palace
- Yeongdeungpo-Gu Hotels
- Hotels near Yeouido Hangang Park
- Hotels near Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Hotels near Seonyudo Station
- Hotels near YG Entertainment Building
- Hongdae Hotels
- Hotels near Seoul World Cup Stadium
- Sogong-Dong Hotels
- Yeomni-Dong Hotels
- Hotels near Gongdeok Station
- Seoul Hotels
- Hotels near Gwanghwamun
- Nokbeon-Dong Hotels
- Business Hotels in Yongsan-gu
- Family Hotels in Yongsan-gu
- Romantic Hotels in Hongdae
- Cheap Hotels in Hongdae
- Business Hotels in Seodaemun-gu
- Hotels with Parking in Yeouido
- Cheap Hotels in Yeouido
- Family Hotels in Yeouido
- Yeouido Park
- Chongdong Theater
- Hongdae Holidays
- Namdaemun Market
- Mangwon Market
- Bongwonsa Temple
- Yoido Full Gospel Church
- Deoksugung Palace
- Sungkok Art Museum
- Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch
- Hope Market
- Yg Entertainment Building
- Seoul World Cup Stadium
- Hongik University
- National Palace Museum of Korea
- Yeouido Hangang Park
- Seoul Metropolitan Library
- Haneul Park
- National Assembly Building
- Sungnyemun Gate
- Visit Eungam 2-dong
- Visit Seodaemun-gu
- Visit Singil 1-dong
- Visit Singil-dong
- Visit Eunpyeong-gu
- Visit Wonhyoro-dong
- Visit Gahoe-dong
- Visit Jongno-gu
- Visit Yeouido
- Visit Buam-dong
- Visit Mok 4-dong
- Visit Yeongdeungpo-gu
- Visit Hapjeong-dong
- Visit Deungchon-dong
- Visit Hongeun-dong
- Visit Ahyeon-dong
- Visit Myeong-dong
- Visit Sangsu-dong
- Visit Yeoui-dong
- Visit Gayang 1-dong
- Visit Seogyo-dong
- Visit Yongsan-gu
- Visit Yeongdeungpo-dong
- Visit Sogong-dong
- Visit Mok-dong
- Visit Seoul
- Visit Eungam-dong
- Visit Samcheong-dong
- Visit Seongsan-dong
- Visit Yeonhui-dong
