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.
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.
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.
YG Entertainment Building
After visiting YG Entertainment Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Small Group Tour to DMZ, Susp.Bridge&NKorea M. with Hotel Pickup
Full Day DMZ Tour with Red Susp.Bridge & North Korea Museum
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Our pick of the best Mapo-gu Hotel Deals
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
Great food options around
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
The room was clean and the location was perfect. The view from the rooftop was beautiful!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Very straightforward service for business professionals. Clean and efficient.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
this hotel was perfect, loved the breakfast and the cafe downstairs was super convenient. staff were really nice as well.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
We were at the 3rd floor, so we didnt have a good view, but the rooftop garden view was pretty good. Staff was nice and helpful. Room was big and clean. Breakfast was tasty and the location really good. Everything was as it should! :)
Reviewed on 5 Apr 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 Statue of Sejong the Great 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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- 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
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- Seoul Metropolitan Library
- Haneul Park
- National Assembly Building
- Sungnyemun Gate
- Visit Eungam 2-dong
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