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Yeonnam-dong

Yeonnam-dong

연남동 · Seoul · Neighbourhoods & streets

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionSeoul
AddressYeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedVaries by shop and facility
ParkingAvailable
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Getting there

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What's on nearby

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Within walking distance

Jincheongyujeom (진청유점)
right next door

Jincheongyujeom

Ceramic Cafe JOOL(도자기카페 줄)
600 m walk

Ceramic Cafe JOOL

LEESEL Hanbok (리슬한복)
700 m walk

LEESEL Hanbok

Chosun Hwaro Gui (조선화로구이)
700 m walk

Chosun Hwaro Gui

SIDE NOTE CLUB - RYSE (라이즈 호텔 사이드 노트 클럽)
800 m walk

SIDE NOTE CLUB - RYSE

Real Escape Challenge (리얼 이스케이프 챌린지)
900 m walk

Real Escape Challenge

Cocory Color Research Institute - Hongdae Branch (코코리색채연구소(홍대점))
900 m walk

Cocory Color Research Institute - Hongdae Branch

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)
1200 m walk

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB