Mapo-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

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.
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Stay near popular Mapo-gu attractions

A large open field with bleachers, trees, and a building in the background.

Hongik University

8.4/10 (2,018 reviews)
Explore the campus of Hongik University during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,335
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul Night Tour

Han River Night Cruise Tour: Local Market Food & Hidden Viewpoint

฿1,506
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Han River Night Cruise Tour: Local Market Food & Hidden Viewpoint
South Korea: Lotte World Tower

South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)

฿659
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
South Korea: Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

฿1,506
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
Seoul: Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

Seoul: Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

฿2,305
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour
From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour

From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour

฿3,414
per adult
From Seoul: Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Mapo-gu

Glad Mapo

Glad Mapo

3.5 out of 5
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Mapo
The price is ฿5,234 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,234
฿5,758 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel very conveniently located right next to subway entrance. Walking distance to a restaurant and bar street in the area. Room is spacious and clean. However, some of the amenities in the room feel like they r falling apart. Shower drain doesn’t work properly, makeup mirror is water stained and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Glad Mapo
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

4 out of 5
83 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is ฿3,869 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,869
฿4,256 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

4 out of 5
188 Yanghwa-ro Seoul Seoul
The price is ฿5,780 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,780
฿6,358 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

4 out of 5
144, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is ฿6,486 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿6,486
฿7,134 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO

4 out of 5
109, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ฿4,460 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,460
฿4,906 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is ฿3,832 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,832
฿4,216 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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
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Where to stay in Mapo-gu

Find the best Mapo-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Mapo-gu
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A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

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.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

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.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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.

A modern building with a large sign, steps leading up to it, and people walking around.

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.

Mapo-gu Travel Guide