Mapo-gu Travel Guide

Seoul

A modern urban area with a stone wall, a glass building, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
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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

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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 vibrant area.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

£30
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

£40
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

£22
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer

Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A

£37
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Half-Day DMZ, Retired Military Officer & Defector Q&A
Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

Seoul Street Food Market Tour

£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Street Food Market Tour
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

£25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Mapo-gu

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

3 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is £128 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£128
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,250 reviews)
"Great location and stay for a family of four"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

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 £92 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£92
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
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 £131 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£131
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

3 out of 5
83 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is £111 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£111
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,216 reviews)
"The hotel is a bit worn and lacking amenities other than a smallish fitness centre. But is reasonably priced so if you really just want a decent bedroom, it’s fine. It is 26 floors high with just three elevators so waiting time can be quite long. Staff are really nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 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 £61 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£61
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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.
9/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
"Pristine room, had been traveling with friends and was fantastic to have a high quality single room in the heart of Seoul. Can’t beat the location."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 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 £179 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£179
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,344 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 bustling street with traditional Korean architecture, modern buildings, and a crowd of people.
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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.

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