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)
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Hongik University, during your travels in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

￥6,291
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
Seoul: DMZ Tour, 3rd Tunnel, Suspension Bridge & NK Defector

Seoul: DMZ Tour, 3rd Tunnel, Suspension Bridge & NK Defector

￥6,908
per adult
Seoul: DMZ Tour, 3rd Tunnel, Suspension Bridge & NK Defector
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

￥7,314
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

￥1,416
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul

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

￥8,127
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

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

￥4,876
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
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Mapo-gu Hotel Deals

Glad Mapo

Glad Mapo

3.5 out of 5
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Mapo
The price is ￥24,090 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥24,090
￥26,737 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"I like its restaurant and location"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

Glad Mapo
Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae

4 out of 5
83 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is ￥15,926 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥15,926
￥17,585 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,160 reviews)
"Staff was really nice, the room was okay, the shower didn’t have a closing so water was on the floor. The room we got it was a double and single bed but it seems as they fit the beds together in a room made for a double only. We have 1ft of space between the beds. Also towels weren’t changed daily ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Shilla Stay Mapo Hongdae
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 ￥22,805 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥22,805
￥25,086 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Property was extremely difficult to find it’s on top of the train station . Reception not on ground floor and lifts take forever . The room I was given had no window and smelt like gas and rubbish . They moved me when I complained but the aircon didn’t work in the next room and they provide no bathroom ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

3.5 out of 5
67, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is ￥13,770 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥13,770
￥15,188 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu Seoul
The price is ￥25,370 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥25,370
￥27,907 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,322 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and friendly staffs"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO

4 out of 5
109, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ￥19,514 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥19,514
￥21,499 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,488 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in Mapo. Clean, convenient and comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO
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Where to stay in Mapo-gu

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

Myeong-dong

Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.

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

Gangnam-gu

Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch.

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

Hongdae

Spend some time visiting places like Gyeongui Line Forest Park while getting to know Hongdae, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

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Dongdaemun-gu

Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.

A modern building with a large sign, steps leading up to it, and people walking around.

Yongsan-gu

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yongsan-gu. If sightseeing is on the list, Yongsan Electronics Market is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station to see more of the area.

Mapo-gu

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