Mapo-gu

Seoul

A modern urban area with a stone wall, a glass building, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A statue of a man in a sports jersey holding a coffee cup, with a red umbrella and outdoor seating in the background.
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

A large open field with bleachers, trees, and a building in the background.

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 family-friendly area.
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Things to do

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

€48
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

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

€26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

DMZ Tour: JSA Museum, Defector Live Talk & Red Bridge Option

€39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour: JSA Museum, Defector Live Talk & Red Bridge Option
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)

€43
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Seoul Night Tour

Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

€39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)
GyeongBokGung Palace

Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)

€59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
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Top hotels in Mapo-gu

Glad Mapo

Glad Mapo

3.5 out of 5
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Mapo
The price is €154 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
€154
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay at the Glad Mapo hotel in Seoul. Hotel is ideally located, right next to Gongdoek station which made travelling around Seoul very easy. Room was perfect with walk in shower and plenty of space. Breakfast was good especially the Asian selection. Highly recommend a stay here, very reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Glad Mapo
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

4 out of 5
188 Yanghwa-ro Seoul Seoul
The price is €149 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€149
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación! Tiene un Mall maravilloso en el mismo edificio! Me volvería a quedar! Los desayunos deliciosos."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

4 out of 5
83 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is €116 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€116
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,161 reviews)
"Location was great, easy to travel to anywhere"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is €125 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€125
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,157 reviews)
"We had the suite on the 23rd floor and it was so spacious. Two toilets room and shower and bath room. The beds were so comfortable. The room was so clean. The property is close to Mapo community which is very convenient for food and shopping. Close to good cafes. Love the place."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO

4 out of 5
109, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is €122 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€122
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,473 reviews)
"Nice hotel, convenient to everything."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

4 out of 5
144, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is €172 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
€172
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was great with many options to choose from."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae
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Where to stay in Mapo-gu

Find the best Mapo-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building and a tall glass structure.

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.

A street with various shops, including a waffle shop and a coffee shop.

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.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

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 traditional Korean palace with stone lanterns and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Bukchon Hanok Village. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Mapo-gu

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