Hongdae travel blog — How to visit, what to do in Hongdae & what to eat in Hongdae?

Otherwise, try a BBQ-style meal at Seoul Hongdae Yesnaljib restaurant after visiting Hongdae for about $10.77.

Visit unique cafes in Hongdae

Thanks Nature Cafe

Address: 486 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Near subway station: Hongik University (exit 9)
Opening hours: 11 A.M – 10 P.M.

The shop is not only a normal cafe: the shop owns two sheep and a very cute hybrid dog. Their fur is really soft, and you can feel their excitement and warm welcoming. The specialty dish of the restaurant is waffle and latte art coffee, which are awesome.

And if you are a fan of pink and Hello Kitty, definitely can’t miss the following cafe:

Hello Kitty

Address: 364-14 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Travel by subway: Hongik University (exit 9)
Opening hours: 10 A.M – 12 P.M.

Located right next to Hongdae’s main shopping street, you can see a beautiful pink Hello Kitty cafe and everything is literally pink. The store’s pastries are also designed in the main tone of pink and Hello Kitty.

Experience the bar in Hongdae

When referring to Korea beside Kpop culture, Korean drinking culture cannot be disregarded. It would be a shame to have been in Hongdae, visiting Hongdae but not going to the bar. Let’s drop by OK Pong Pong bar.

Address: 65 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04049, Korea
Opening hours: 6 P.M – 2 A.M.

The bar is not too crowded or loud, instead, very polite but it does not mean boring. The music here is good, everyone can socialize with people at other tables but if I do not like it and refuse, then they are very polite and move to another table. One important thing is that the beer here is quite good and it’s a perfect place to enjoy your time in Hongdae.

And a reminder for you: Hongdae on the weekend is bustling, a playground for the youth that is full of dancing, singing and these activities are free. Dance covers of the latest hits of Korean idols are available on Hongdae night streets. Also, you can catch the real Idols here when they are filming reality shows. What are you waiting for to discover the distinguished Hongdae Area?

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