Mapo-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern urban area with a stone wall, a glass building, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A statue of a man in a sports jersey holding a coffee cup, with a red umbrella and outdoor seating in the background.
A traditional Korean pavilion with ornate roof tiles and a red wooden structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
A park with a large open space, a few people, and modern buildings in the background.
A bridge over a river with a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular Mapo-gu attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Mapo-gu Hotel Deals

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

3 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$257 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$257
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
Stanford Hotel Seoul

Stanford Hotel Seoul

4 out of 5
15, World Cup buk-ro 58-gil, Mapo-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$180 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$180
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel beautiful surroundings friendly staff"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Stanford Hotel Seoul
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

3 out of 5
188 Yanghwa-ro Seoul Seoul
The price is NZ$363 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$363
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"clean room, service great, accommodating, great location, no complaints"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

3 out of 5
83 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$235 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$235
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,191 reviews)
"The property was clean and easy to stay. Rooms are quite small and building is getting a bit dated for the price we paid but it worked out fine for our need. Rooms were clean and it is very close to train. You can take the AREX all stops directly from ICN very easily. I would stay here again if need ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
K-Grand Hostel Sinchon

K-Grand Hostel Sinchon

2 out of 5
3F-7F, 34 Sinchon-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$118 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$118
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
"Although the front desk hours were a bit inconvenient (closing for the night at 10:00pm), the staff were friendly, professional, and went beyond the call of duty in helping successfully sort out some complex travel logistics. Sincere thanks to each!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

K-Grand Hostel Sinchon
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is NZ$325 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$325
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Mapo-gu

Find the best Mapo-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Mapo-gu
Learn more about Mapo-gu

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

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.

Dongdaemun-gu

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong 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 Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.



Mapo-gu Travel Guide

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