Hongdae 홍대 Seoul – Guide to Street Shopping and Cafes

28 August 2024 Gwendolyn

When in Seoul, visit Hongdae! It is a haven for shopping, eating and playing.

You can find K-pop-style clothes and streetwear, suitable for everyday wear and special occasions. Discover edgy and fashion-forward brands like ADER ERROR and GENTLE MONSTER too. Additionally, there are many small shops selling cute merchandise and accessories. Bigger malls in the vicinity include the hipster AK Plaza and multi-storey clothing shops like M Playground and Musinsa.

There are also numerous cafes with beautiful interiors and/or are themed-centric (e.g. Mint Choco World and Koriko Cafe), within walking distance.

ADER ERROR

19-18 Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Tel: +82 2-3143-2221

Daily: 11AM-9PM

Website: https://m.en.adererror.com/

GENTLE MONSTER

Not only is GENTLE MONSTER a popular Korean eyewear brand, it also has a dessert outlet in the Gangnam district. Savour unique artsy desserts at NUDAKE Haus Dosan.

54 Dongmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Tel: +82 2-3144-0864

Daily: 12NOON-10PM

Website: https://www.gentlemonster.com/kr/

What it isNt

26 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Tel: +82 70-8848-3316

Daily: 12NOON-10PM

Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store

162 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Tel: +82 2-6010-0104

Daily: 10:30AM-10PM

Website: https://store.kakao.com/

Ryan Cafe

162 Yanghwa-ro, Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South

Daily: 11AM-10PM

AK Plaza

A hipster shopping mall for the young and trendy, AK Plaza houses independent fashion and lifestyle brands, anime stores, cafes and eateries.

188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Tel: +82 2-789-9800

Daily: 11AM-10PM

Website: https://www.akplaza.com/

SUPY

Play ONE PIECE

SUPERPLAY

Anime Cafe and Merchandise

TTEOKBOKKI FARMS

Cafe Street

Hongdae is a bustling cafe district that has lots to offer. After shopping, there are ample spots for you to sit back and relax with a cuppa and mini pastries.

Mint Choco World

It is a must-visit for fans of mint chocolate. Don’t miss the icy cool mint ice cream and mint chocolate bakes like croissants, caneles and sliced cakes.

32, Seongmisan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Tel: +82 70 8829 6650

Daily: 10:30AM-9PM

Website: https://www.minchodan.com/

Koriko Cafe

A magical Kiki’s Delivery Service-themed cafe, Koriko Cafe is a dream come true for lovers of the Ghibli Studio collection. Indulge in themed cakes, tarts and beverages against picturesque backdrops and a charming rooftop garden.