🔥 TOP 10 HOT PLACES IN SEOUL
1. 성수동 (Seongsu-dong) 🏙️
📌 Why it's hot? Trendy cafes, handmade shops, rooftop bars
✅ Recommended Places:
- Cafés: Dior Seongsu, Grandpa Factory
- Restaurants: Orso (Pizza), Umaten (Gyukatsu)
- Shopping: Clap Seongsu, Portland Seongsu
2. 익선동 (Ikseon-dong) 🏡
📌 Why it's hot? Retro vibes with traditional hanok houses
✅ Recommended Places:
- Cafés: Ikseon Japhwa, Le Blancer
- Hanok Rooftop Bar: Giwa
- Food: Gyeongyangsik 1920, Hoho Sikdang
3. 한강뷰 카페 & 라운지 (Han River View Cafes & Lounges) 🌊
📌 Why it's hot? Beautiful sunset and night views along Han River
✅ Recommended Places:
- Ttukseom: Dirty Trunk, River View 19
- Yeouido: Seoul Marina, Sebitseom
- Banpo: Pier59, Chaebit Cuisine
4. 을지로 (Euljiro) 🏮
📌 Why it's hot? The heart of Seoul’s ‘Newtro’ (New + Retro) trend
✅ Recommended Places:
- Cafés: Coffee Hanyakbang, Tiger Sugar Bar
- Retro Pubs: Super Makgeolli, Eulji Beer House
- Art Galleries: Factory2, Hobbyga
5. 동대문디자인플라자 (DDP) & LED 장미정원 (DDP & LED Rose Garden) 🌹
📌 Why it's hot? Futuristic architecture and night lights
✅ Recommended Places:
- LED Rose Garden at night
- Dongdaemun Shopping Malls (Doota, Migliore)
- Exhibitions at DDP
6. 한남동 & 이태원 (Hannam-dong & Itaewon) 🌍
📌 Why it's hot? International vibes with stylish cafes & restaurants
✅ Recommended Places:
- Luxury Cafés: Club D Cheongdam, Café Knotted at The Hyundai Seoul
- Trendy Restaurants: Itaewon Foreign Restaurant, Downtowner Hannam
- Rooftop Bars: Mangwon Tiramisu, Anthracite Hannam
7. 광화문 & 북촌 한옥마을 (Gwanghwamun & Bukchon Hanok Village) 🏯
📌 Why it's hot? A mix of traditional and modern Seoul
✅ Recommended Places:
- Historic Sites: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village
- Traditional Cafés: 1in1cup, Samcheong-dong Handmade Street
- Charming alleys for a relaxing walk
8. 더현대 서울 & IFC몰 (The Hyundai Seoul & IFC Mall) 🛍️
📌 Why it's hot? High-end shopping malls with stylish interiors
✅ Recommended Places:
- Luxury shopping: Apple Store, Louis Vuitton Café at The Hyundai Seoul
- IFC Mall for premium brand shopping
- Trendy food court: Chapter One
9. 석촌호수 & 롯데월드타워 (Seokchon Lake & Lotte World Tower) 🎡
📌 Why it's hot? Stunning lakeside views and the tallest tower in Korea
✅ Recommended Places:
- Seokchon Lake (especially during cherry blossom season)
- Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky Observatory
- Trendy Café: Crème de la Crème
10. 홍대 & 연남동 (Hongdae & Yeonnam-dong) 🎨
📌 Why it's hot? The heart of youth culture, indie music, and street art
✅ Recommended Places:
- Hipster Cafés: Tailor Coffee, Fallen
- Artistic Pubs: Yeonnam Bangatgan, Chacha Tea
- Street performances & indie shopping streets
🔥 Seoul Hot Place Summary
🔥 Hot Place📌 Why It’s Hot?
| Seongsu-dong | Trendy cafes, handmade shops |
| Ikseon-dong | Retro Hanok vibes & hidden gems |
| Han River Cafes | Best sunset & night view spots |
| Euljiro | Seoul’s ‘Newtro’ culture & cool pubs |
| DDP | Futuristic architecture & LED roses |
| Hannam/Itaewon | Global vibes & rooftop bars |
| Gwanghwamun/Bukchon | Traditional meets modern Seoul |
| The Hyundai Seoul | High-end shopping & luxury cafes |
| Seokchon Lake/Lotte Tower | Beautiful lakeside & skyscraper view |
| Hongdae/Yeonnam | Youth culture, indie music, & art scene |
📌 How to Plan Your Seoul Trip
✔ Trendy & Hipster Vibes → Seongsu-dong, Hongdae, Euljiro
✔ Traditional & Cultural Experience → Ikseon-dong, Gwanghwamun, Bukchon
✔ Breathtaking Views → Han River, Lotte World Tower, DDP
✔ Luxury Shopping → The Hyundai Seoul, IFC Mall
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