Seoul(Gwangjin-gu)

Hankang Hotel is located along the upper banks of Hangang River in front of Mt. Acha, offering guests a stunning, scenic view. Each of the 116 guestrooms is designed in a simple and comfortable manner with the outside view as the central focus. The hotel has a range of subsidiary facilities such as a 400-car parking lot, a seminar hall, a banquet hall, a wedding hall and Korean & Western restaurants which serve excellent meals made of fresh ingredients.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Located on the first floor of the National Palace Museum of Korea, Gogung Tteurak consists of a museum shop and a café. It is open from 9am to 10pm everyday except Mondays. The museum shop has on sale a variety of items with a traditional Korean flavor. You will find postcards, small pocket books, umbrellas, cushions, and T-shirts. Right next door, there is a café selling coffee, ginger tea, gukwacha (tea of a chrysanthemum), mogwacha (tea of a quince), as well as wild vegetable salad, royal tteokbokki, and royal noodles. Foreign visitors can choose the royal tteokbokki and other simple meals that are not too spicy. For information, call the museum shop (+82-2-720-0381, Korean, English, Japanese) or the café (+82-2-720-0486, Korean, English, Japanese).


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Samcheongdong-gil Road stretches from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Samcheong Tunnel. Just past Samcheong Tunnel, at the end of the walkway, you’ll find Samcheong Park—a park famous for its thick forest and scenic views. Samcheongdong-gil goes through the middle of the city, but is a peaceful, quaint area. The street is lined with cafes, museums, antique shops and a number of famous art galleries. Since each art gallery building along Samcheongdong-gil has its own unique architectural design, taking a walk and appreciating the buildings is a journey in itself. Many galleries have their own cafes, restaurants, or craft shops, allowing visitors to enjoy art, shopping, and lunch all under one roof.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Tteul Gwa Dawon (literally "yard and tea garden") is an up-scale hanok-style tea and coffee house where you can enjoy a tranquil garden in the center of Seoul.The tea and coffee shop offers traditional Korean tea made of 100% natural ingredients, as well as organic coffee. It is equipped with large private rooms which can accomodate a large number of guests, making it the best place to hold seminars or other types of social gatherings.Tea, rice cakes, and other traditional snacks served here can be a good alternative for when you're in between meals.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The police museum opened on October 14, 2005 to give a better understanding of the job of the police and to offer a formal education to children who wish to become police officers in the future. The history hall of the museum is designed for visitors to learn about the history of Korean police at a glance, exhibiting information on the police force from the Joseon Dynasty up until current times.Visitors to the museum can pretend to be police officers by touching actual equipment and learning about an officer's daily tasks. Visitors can also get in patrol cars, wear a police uniform, experience shooting a gun through a simulation, and learn self-defense martial arts and arrest techniques. Visitors can also go to the museum jail!


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Marronnier Park has at its center a symbolic marronnier (horse chestnut) tree, and all kinds of outdoor cultural event centers, sculpture exhibitions, and art centers are congregated in the area. The area began to develop in 1975 when Seoul National University was relocated away from here, and some 50 small theaters and 500 cafes concentrated in the area making this place a greatly beloved meeting and relaxation place for young and old alike. The park gets especially busy on the weekends when crowds gather to share cultural events. Bands and singers, as well as dance groups and comedians gather here and give on-the-spot performances. Fortunetellers and street artists also sit here and tell your fortunes or draw portraits of you. The park has many trees and benches to sit and relax on, making it an ideal place for relaxation and leisurely walks.Marronnier Park is a part of Daehangno, the famous street known as the ‘mecca of plays’. Beside plays, there are many cultural performances here, and interesting restaurants and cafes that make this place a favorite hangout destination for many young people.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

New Chonji Hotel, reopened in 2004 after a series of upgrades and renovations, is a facility with 50 guestrooms and a modern and simple decor. The hotel is located 5 minutes from the famous Dongdaemun shopping town and nearby Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong. Since the hotel is only a 3-minute walk from the subway station, it is a convenient option for those traveling around Seoul via public transportation.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Mingles creates a new taste based on traditional Korean cuisine. It offers various selections depending on one’s favorite flavors through a tasting guide introduced on the menu board.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

The Youngbin Hotel is located in the center of Seoul, allowing guests easy access to Seoul's popular attractions, including its many famous palaces. For guests who want to shop, the Dongdaemun Shopping District is 10 minutes away on foot, and Namdaemun and Itaewon markets are only 10 minutes away by taxi. The hotel is close to Korea's foreign embassies and the headquarters of many major companies, making it a popular place for business guests. The hotel has a number of convenient facilities and services including a jjimjilbang (sauna), complimentary laundry services, and free pickup services.