Attractions near the Youth Hostel

  • Yeouido Hangang Park

    Yeouido Hangang Park is a popular spot for office workers and ordinary citizens due to its accessibility to public transportation such as subways and buses, and is a resting place with plenty of things to see and enjoy as various events such as spring flower festivals, world fireworks festivals, various performances and marathon events continue. In addition, Bamseom Island and Yeouido Saetgang are preserved as they are relatively natural, making them an ecological learning center and a nature-friendly park.

    330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 20 minutes

    Car: 10 minutes

  • National Assembly Building

    The National Assembly Hall is a venue for lawmakers to discuss state affairs. It includes the halls of the plenary session and the meeting room of the committee, as well as the buildings of various parliamentary institutions such as the chairman's office, the parliamentary hall, the guard building, and the vehicle maintenance department. In the National Assembly Hall, visitors can experience the roles and functions of the National Assembly by making reservations for visits to the plenary hall, experiences in the National Assembly, and visits to the Children's Museum.

    1, Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 20 minutes

    Car: 5 minutes

  • Mullae Arts Village

    Mullae Arts Village is a unique alley where the retro sensibility of ironworks and the sophisticated sense of artists coexist, and various exhibitions and performances are held throughout the year in galleries and theaters. In addition, various cafes and restaurants and special places such as Gamaekjip, which can only be met in long alleys, coexist, allowing people to feel a different atmosphere unique to Mullae Creative Village.

    13-8, Dorim-ro 128ga-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 16 minutes

    Walk: 25 minutes

  • Time Square

    Times Square is a new urban entertainment and cultural space that combines commerce, business, culture, and leisure, and is connected to Shinsegae Department Store in the southwest region. In addition to various stores such as movie theaters, indoor zoos, hypermarkets, fashion brands, and luxury stores, there are also rooftop parks and ecological parks, allowing for a pleasant cultural life. Korea's first animal theme park, ZOOLUNGZOOLUNG Yeongdeungpo Branch, can be found on the 4th floor of Times Square.

    15 Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 10 minutes

    Walk: 20 minutes

  • Seonyudo Park

    Seonyudo Park, located in the middle of Yanghwa Bridge, is the first environmental regeneration ecological park in Korea by recycling the architectural structure of a water purification plant in the past. On the Seonyudo area, you can enjoy aquatic plants and ecological forests in various gardens such as the water purification garden, green column garden, aquatic botanical garden, and time garden, and it provides a variety of attractions and rest areas such as a story hall and Seonyudojeong Pavilion.

    343, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 25 minutes

    Car: 15 minutes

  • Gwanghwamun Square

    Even after Gwanghwamun was destroyed by fire during the Imjin War, the road in front of Gwanghwamun was Yukjo-geori, a central government office street where private sectors gathered, and with the restoration of Gwanghwamun properly through historical examination in 2008, the road in front of Gwanghwamun took the shape of the square for the first time to match the meaning and function of the place. Currently, Gwanghwamun Square serves as the center of history and culture of Korea, with various festivals and events taking place.

    172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 30 minutes

    Car: 25 minutes

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest of the five major palaces, Gyeonghui Palace, Deoksu Palace, Changgyeong Palace, and Changdeok Palace, serving as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty and meaning that the new kingdom will prosper with great blessings. As Gyeongbokgung Palace is the best palace in the Joseon Dynasty, it is very large and allows you to freely adjust the routes of sightseeing. In addition, visitors can enjoy detailed viewing through the commentary of the Royal Guard.

    161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 35 minutes

    Car: 30 minutes

  • Hongik University Street

    Known as the Street of Youth, Hongik University Street is lined with numerous shops of all kinds, including fashion and beauty. It becomes lively every night with a variety of buskers coming from all over the country. Additionally, Hongik University Street features stylish and exotic shops, unique cafes, and the beautiful Gyeongui Line Forest Trail, making it an attractive destination.

    Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 30 minutes

    Car: 20 minutes

  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP)

    Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a complex cultural space located in Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, is the world's largest three-dimensional unstructured architecture designed by Zaha Hadid, the first female architect to win the Pritzker Prize. Currently, DDP operates contents that promote the world's first new products and fashion trends, share knowledge through new exhibitions, and experience various designs.

    281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

    Public transport: 40 minutes

    Car: 35 minutes

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