Visit Mapo-gu
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.
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 culturally rich area.
Haneul Park
Explore the great outdoors at Haneul Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant 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 vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge
South Korea: SEA LIFE COEX Admission Ticket
Seoul: Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour
Top hotels in Mapo-gu
Glad Mapo
"Quite good experience with Mapo"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
"The staff is very kind, especially Ms.Choi"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
"More fitness equipment"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae
"Great location, but overall a disappointing stay. The room is very small with an odd layout, including a sink at the entrance next to the coffee machine. The "balcony" is tiny and not really usable, so it shouldn't be advertised as one. The hotel also seems reluctant to offer breakfast to guests ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
"Totally fine. Nothing fantastic or anything. Just very outdated for the price. Buffet restaurant was good."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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 Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch. 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.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while in the area.
