Solo visitors enjoy VR arcades, coin noraebang, photo booths and midnight busking shows, with dense public transport and many cafés providing safe seating when they need a break.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time to try cafés, games, and street performances without rushing.
Themed & Board-Game Cafés:
Rent board games by the hour in cozy cafés.
Tip: Pick a café near Hongik Univ. Station to join locals and fellow travelers.
VR Arcades:
Play short VR sessions at affordable rates.
Tip: Try “Show Me The VR” for 3,000 KRW per 10 min and avoid peak evening hours.
Coin Noraebang:
Sing solo in private karaoke booths.
Tip: Pay per song to control your budget and song list.
Photo-Booth Studios:
Capture fun selfies with neon backdrops and filters.
Tip: Visit studios on Eoulmadang-ro for the widest style choices.
Street Performances & Busking:
Watch indie bands and dancers near Hongik Children’s Park.
Tip: Arrive by 7 PM on Fri-Sat to see peak shows.
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Item | Cost (Approx.) |
---|---|
Board-game café session | KRW 7,500 |
VR arcade play | KRW 10,000 |
Coin noraebang (1 hr) | KRW 7,000 |
Photo-booth session | KRW 6,000 |
Street food snack | KRW 5,000 |
Total Estimated | KRW 35,500 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Fri–Sun afternoons from spring to fall, Eoulmadang-ro closes to traffic for extra pop-ups and busking. In winter look for performers earlier in the day.
Address: 365-9 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Jasmin V
What an amazing place you can explore a whole day in! During the day it slowly starts getting busier and then the evenings feel like it's times square in New York. So heads up haha. Might be lucky to catch some performances! So many food places and cafes to explore and there's pop up events. I recommend checking out Colline, such a lovely cafe surrounded by flowers. Lovely aesthetic.
Yawarakai O.
Hongdae Shopping Street was definitely a highlight of our trip in Seoul. We could walk through here multiple times and still discover new things to do and see each time! Prices are unusually affordable in many stores here, clothes especially! Food options are also plentiful from traditional menu items to modern fusion items. A must go to!
Earn S.
I really enjoyed walking around Hongdae. There’s a great mix of clothing shops, street food, and trendy cafes. It’s a fun place to explore, whether you’re shopping or just soaking in the atmosphere. The vibe is youthful and energetic, but still feels clean and well organized. It does get pretty crowded, especially in the evening, but that’s part of the charm. A must-visit spot if you’re in Seoul ...
L
Great shopping street. The vibe at night was amazing with locals singing and busking. Shops were great though I wish there were more street food vendors like myeongdong.
Yap Hoe BENG
April25, we came here in the morning before the shop opening 11-12 noon. As there were less visitors it gave us the opportunity to take photo and see shop through the window. We notice there r lot of eatery here, also cafe and believe night life is here too. We have the pork soup at Bosong which is a 24 hour eatery. There also a Tourist office along the street with washroom beside. We recommend to...
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