[2025 Seoul Stay] Travel Guide for Hotel Poco Seongsu (Updated May)

Songsu (also spelled Seongsu) is an area located in the eastern part of Seoul, known for the following features: 1. Trendy Cafes and Restaurants Songsu is home to many unique and stylish cafes and restaurants, where you can enjoy meals and coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. 2. Art and Culture The area boasts art galleries and independent exhibition spaces, allowing visitors to appreciate works by local artists. 3. Shopping There are numerous chic boutiques and designer shops scattered throughout, making it a great place for shopping. 4. Quiet Environment Compared to areas like Hongdae and Gangnam, Songsu offers a relatively calm atmosphere where you can experience the local lifestyle. 5. Parks and Green Spaces The surroundings include parks and green spaces, perfect for strolling and relaxing. Songsu is a quiet area slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, making it an ideal place to experience unique culture and local life.

📌Hotel Poco The place I stayed was the rooftop royal suite, which has a double bed and a garden and outdoor pool in the room, a completely independent space! Party decoration + wine + snacks + bath bombs are provided, so go for a private party in the city with your lover or friend! #Hokanseung #Rooftop #Seongsu #HotelRecommendation #PartyRoom #GoodValueHotel

Located near Hapjeong Station in Seoul, Hotel Poco is a small yet sophisticated boutique hotel that combines minimalist design with warm wooden tones to create a clean and cozy accommodation experience. Though the rooms are compact, they are cleverly designed and fully equipped, with some offering floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a serene view of the Han River. The friendly service and smooth check-in and check-out processes make it ideal for short trips or business stays. Conveniently situated within walking distance of the bustling Hongdae and Hapjeong districts, the hotel is surrounded by a variety of dining and shopping options. While it may lack the extensive facilities of larger chain hotels, its unique design and tranquil ambiance offer travelers a peaceful retreat in the heart of busy Seoul. It's a simple yet stylish choice for accommodation.

It's like a photo studio.. smoothmood's SHOWROOM 🩵 . The cute Smoothmood showroom in the backstreets of Seongsu 🪟 . The interior of the store was inspired by 18th century buildings in Lisbon 🩵 It's great to be able to see the products in person, and the interior is so cute it's like heaven.. . 📍 2F, 32, Seongsuil-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul ⏱️ 12:00- 20:00 (WED-SUN . . #smoothmood#Smoothmood#Smoothmood#SeongsuCafe#SeongsuShopping#SeongsuShopping#SeongsuCafe#SeongsuShopping#SeongsuGourmet#SeongsuDong#SeongsuDongCafe #0YenTrip

### **Seongsu-dong** **Seongsu-dong** is a new fashion destination in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at the junction of **Gangnam District** and **Seongdong District**. It was originally an industrial area. In recent years, due to the entry of cafes, hipster shops and fashion brands, it has become a check-in hotspot for young people and Internet celebrities, and is known as the "Brooklyn of Seoul." --- ## **📌 Seongsudong Highlights** ### **1. Specialty Cafe & Dessert Shop** ☕ **Cafe Onion（카페 어니언）** - An industrial-style cafe transformed from an abandoned factory, the signature "Snow Mountain Bread" (프링글스 크림빵) ​​is super popular. 📍 Address: 서울 성동구 아차산로9길 8 🍩 **London Bagel Museum（런던 베이글 뮤지엄）** - A very popular bagel shop, with queues starting at 1 hour. We recommend the "Blueberry Cheese Bagel". 📍 Address: 서울 성동구 왕십리로4길 20 🍰 **Daelim Changgo Gallery（대림창고）** - A complex space converted from an old warehouse, combining a cafe, art gallery and furniture store. 📍 Address: 서울 성동구 성수이로 78 ### **2. Trendy brands & hipster shops** 👕 **Ader Error（아더에러）** - A well-known Korean designer brand, the Seongsu flagship store is full of futuristic technology. 📍 Address: 서울 성동구 성수이로 82 🛍️ **Empty（엠티）** - A selection store that brings together niche designer brands, perfect for treasure hunting. 🎨 **Seongsu-dong Mural Painting Street** - Street graffiti can be seen everywhere, suitable for taking photos and checking in. ### **3. Food Recommendations** 🍜 **Seongsu Handmade Jjajangmyeon (성수손짜장)** - The black and delicious Korean jjajangmyeon has chewy noodles and is affordable. 📍 Address: 서울 성동구 연무장길 36 🍗 **Seongsudong Fried Chicken (성수통닭)** - Crispy and juicy Korean fried chicken, perfect with beer. --- ## **🚆 Transportation** - **Subway Line 2**: Seongsu Station (성수역), Exit 3, then walk for 5 minutes. - **Subway Bundang Line**: Seoul Forest Station (서울숲역) Exit 3, then walk for 10 minutes. --- ## **💡 Game Tips** ✅ **Best time**: After noon on weekdays (there are many people on holidays and there will be queues in the cafe). ✅ **Essential tools**: Naver Map (makes it easier to search for stores). ✅ **Visiting attractions**: - **Seoul Forest (서울숲)**: A large park suitable for walking and picnics. - **Build a big container house (Common Ground)**: Blue container shopping mall. Shengshui Cave is full of surprises and is suitable for hipsters, coffee lovers and fashion fans who like to explore shops! 📸☕

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 ### **A must-eat "Salt Bread (소금빵)" recommendation list in Seoul** **——Korea’s popular buttery and savory bread, a carb paradise with a crispy outside and soft inside! ** --- ## **🍞 Salt Bread Features** - **Korean Improved Version**: Fluffier than Japanese salt croissant, with a crispy bottom and covered with butter or honey sauce. - **Popular way to eat**: Heat in the microwave for 5 seconds and the taste will be enhanced after the butter melts! --- ## **🏆 5 must-eat restaurants in Seoul** ### **1. **밀도 (Mild Buckwheat)**** 📍 **Address**: Multiple branches in Seoul (Hongdae, Seongsu, Gangnam) 🌟 **Highlights**: - Made with buckwheat flour, the crust is slightly crispy with a wheaty aroma, and the filling is lava honey cream. - **Must order**: Original salt bread (소금빵) + black sesame latte. ⏰ **Queue**: You need to wait for more than 20 minutes on holidays, so it is recommended to go in the morning. ### **2. **뚜레쥬르 (Tous Les Jours)**** 📍 **Chain stores**: can be found everywhere in subway stations/business districts 🌟 **Highlights**: - Affordable salt bread (about ₩2,500), with plenty of butter, suitable for those on a budget. - **Hidden way to eat it**: Pair it with their "Sweet Potato Latte". ### **3. **어글리베이커리 (Ugly Bakery)**** 📍 **Address**: Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu (near Hongdae) 🌟 **Highlights**: - Caramel crispy bottom salt bread, sweet and salty, super chewy. - **Bonus**: Cinnamon rolls are also super popular! ### **4. **앤드밀 (AND. MIH)**** 📍 **Address**: Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu 🌟 **Highlights**: - Premium Salt Bread (₩4,500) uses French Échiré butter and has a delicate texture. - **Suitable for**: Foodies who want to experience boutique-level baking. ### **5. **빵장수단탈리온 (Bread Master Dantalion)**** 📍 **Address**: Hannam-dong, Yongsan District 🌟 **Highlights**: - Garlic Salt Bread (마늘소금빵), with a strong garlic flavor but not overpowering, highly recommended by Korean netizens! - **Note**: Closed on Tuesdays, don’t miss it. --- ## **⚠️ Purchase Tips** 1. **Oven-out time**: Most famous shops bake their dough at 11am/3pm, and it is the freshest during this period. 2. **Storage method**: Best eaten on the same day, and can be baked in the oven the next day (180°C/3 minutes). 3. **Purchasing tips**: Some stores provide room temperature packaging (such as Mild), which can be brought back home as souvenirs. --- ## **🚶♀️ Itinerary suggestions** - **Mild Holy Water Store**: 5 minutes walk after visiting "Seoul Forest". - **Ugly Bakery**: Combine with Hongdae shopping trip (such as ADER ERROR, Object stationery store). --- ### **🍽️ Tips on Korean bread culture** - Why did it become so popular? **: After the epidemic, the "home coffee shop (홈카페)" trend has emerged, and salt bread with American coffee has become a standard on IG. - **Advanced version**: Some stores offer variations such as "Mentaiko Salt Bread" and "Matcha Salt Bread". **Summary**: Seoul Salt Bread is a "simple but addictive" delicacy. **Mild or Ugly Bakery is recommended as the first choice**. Paired with a cup of Korean American coffee, it perfectly replicates the locals' afternoon tea time!

📍Location: 277-52, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 🕰️Business hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:30-20:30 (closed on Mondays) Some shops in Seongsu offer experience courses for making cosmetics, but in March, many people are on graduation trips, so it is difficult to make a reservation for the date and time you want to go. Amore Seongsu, which I visited this time, also offers several experience courses, but I enjoyed the "Make your own serum" course "CUSTOM.ME", which can be experienced without a reservation! ! After answering questions about your skin condition, preferred texture, etc. on a tablet in the store, the diagnosis results will be displayed on the tablet screen. Hand the displayed diagnosis results to the staff at the lab next door, pay on the spot, and the serum creation will begin. This serum was a ridiculously reasonable price of 40,000 won, even though it was customized for me🤩 The serum made in the lab was tailored to my skin condition, so when I applied it, it left my skin feeling very plump and comfortable💖 Since we had other plans, we came up with three strategies to experience CUSTOM.ME as quickly as possible. 1. Visit Amore Seongsu at 10:30, opening time 2. Start the experience as soon as the diagnostic tablet becomes available 3. While the serum is being made in the lab, look around the store and decide what you want to buy After us, many people came to the store and enjoyed CUSTOM.ME, so I think it was a good idea to follow the plan. #Korea #Seoul #Seongsu #Seongsu #AmorePacific #AmoreSeongsu #MakingCosmetics #MakingSerum #NoReservations Required

📍Location: 273-53, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-21:00 After touring several POPUPs in Seongsu, I went to StandardBread Seongsu, a bakery I had been interested in. It was past lunchtime, but there were many people waiting to enter the store. When I tried to wait my turn using the tablet in front of the store, I found out that there were 27 groups waiting... I regretted not making a reservation before going around the POPUP. I also found out that you can make a reservation using the CATCH TABLE app without having to go to the store, so next time I'll make a reservation using the app according to my schedule. After waiting for a long time, I was finally shown to my seat inside the store, but I was confused because I didn't know how to order. The staff only showed me to my seat, so if I wanted to eat the bread on display, I had to take it on my tray myself, and if I wanted something that wasn't on display or dipping sauce, I told the staff what I wanted, and then I could eat it after paying at the register near the entrance. After much deliberation, I decided on tissue bread and creme brulée French toast. For the tissue bread, I added "black truffle" and "bacon apple onion" dips. The "bacon apple onion" was sweet and salty and matched the bread perfectly, I was impressed. #Korea #SeoulGourmet #Seongsu #standardbread

#0yentravelFebruary2025 [Around Seongsu] The night view from the guesthouse in Seongdong-gu, where I stay regularly, is amazing✨ You can even see Namsan Tower🗼! From "Seoul Forest" I took a walk, marathon, and skateboarded in the morning The atmosphere of the forest when I left the city of buildings was overwhelming🌳 From I took a transfer to 🟩🚃 [Yakkansijang] It has Seoul's largest Starbucks and sells herbal medicine, so it's perfect for a leisurely stroll for people in their 40s and 50s🚶 From [RAVATREE] The entrance is very stylish and located near Ttukseom Station You enter through a parking lot. . The night view is amazing! From [fwee] A makeup💄 shop in Seongsu The products here are aimed at young people and are very cheap, and I recommend their foundation! I use cushion foundation a lot 🐍! Then You'll see it as soon as you walk down the main street of Seongsu! [KINFOLK] Perfume shop Here again! Wow, it smells amazing! I think you'll find your favorite perfume there! Then The convenience store at [Kenguk entrance] lol I feel like I've seen this somewhere before... And Before drinking, have a drink sold at the convenience store! There are lots of hints 📍Try to guess the location!

"Bribeet Brunch Cafe" in Seongsu 🩵 . Their signature dishes, pasta and gnocchi, are incredibly delicious.. I recommend the corn gnocchi 💛 . It's great that they have a menu in Japanese 🫶🏻Even though it was a weekday, there were a lot of customers and even though I went early, it was full..!! The quality is high and the prices are reasonable, so it's good value for money ◎ . ✔︎5-1, Seongdong-gu, Seongwon-6-ge 1st post . #Bribeet #Seoul Brunch #Seoul Cafe Recommendations #Seoul Dohra Pavilion #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Mart #Seoul Dohra Cafe #Seoul Dohra Mart #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Forest Cafe #Seongsu-dong Cafe #Life in Korea #Working Holiday in Korea #Study in Korea #Travel in Korea #Korean Cafe #Korean Food #Seoul Trip #Seoul Cafe #Seoul Food #Seasonal Places Overseas

#0yentravelJanuary2025 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The delicious kalguksu and seafood pancakes from the handsome guys👨 are super tasty 💰Price per person: 12,500 won! The food comes out quickly, and the price is 25,000 won for one serving! Enough for two people! Cheap, delicious, and big! Nothing to say! 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: It's white, very clean, and beautiful! The location is right next to Exit 2 of Seongsu 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-21:30 Location 📍Address: 289-257, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (289-257, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul) #Seongsu #Korea #Seongsu #Jojo Kalguksu #Kalguksu #Seafood Chijimi#Seoul Gourmet #Korean Food #Seoul Food #Seoul Trip

📍Location: Seongsu-dong 💰Price per person: about ¥1,000 (meal) I was happy with the famous Minari Yukhoe and the miscellaneous goods store🫶 Minari Yukhoe opened very early, so I went around 13:00 and there was no waiting time!! By the way, there was a famous gamjatang store nearby, and there was a huge line of people, so I thought I'd like to go there next time🎶 There were a lot of miscellaneous goods that you can't find in Japan, so I did a lot of shopping and made a lot of memories🤭 #0 yen trip February 2025

The stay at Hotel Poco Seongsu was enough to spend a comfortable time in a neat and practical space. The guest rooms were decorated with modern interiors and warm wood-toned furniture, creating a cozy atmosphere. In particular, the large mirror and organized table space were useful elements for both business travelers and tourists. The bedding was also fluffy and clean, making it perfect for relieving the day's fatigue. The bathroom was neatly organized without any unnecessary items, and towels and amenities were provided in abundance, which was convenient. Above all, the public spaces in the hotel were decorated with a stylish interior, so I could feel a sophisticated atmosphere throughout my stay. It was close to various hot places in Seongsu-dong, so it was a great location for cafe tours or visiting local restaurants. If you are looking for a stylish accommodation in Seoul, I recommend staying at Hotel Poco Seongsu. It is a place you will want to visit again thanks to the cozy interior and comfortable rooms! #Ho-kang-seu

Hotel Poco Seongsu is a place that stands out with its neat interior and stylish design. The interior of the guestrooms is cozy with wood-tone furniture and minimalist props, and the desk and mirror provide ample space, making it the perfect environment for working or putting on makeup while traveling. The beds offer a comfortable sleep with soft pillows, and the bathrooms are also neat and simple in design, making them well-organized. Amenities are also provided, so you don't have to worry about packing light. In particular, the stylish murals and sophisticated lighting interiors in the lobby on the first floor make the hotel's atmosphere even more stylish. There are many trendy cafes and hot places nearby, so we highly recommend it to those who want to truly feel the emotions of Seongsu-dong. If you want healing in the city, spend a day at Hotel Poco Seongsu! 📍 Location: Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 🏨 Recommended points: Stylish interior, neat rooms, and accessibility to hot places in Seongsu-dong #Ho-kang-seong #Seongsu-dong-hotel #Hotel Poco Seongsu

I was distracted by the wide variety of salted breads Beton, a cafe specializing in salted breads in Seongsu🥐 I came around 11:30, but the eat-in seats on the second floor were full. There was a line outside. The freshly baked crispy and fluffy salted bread is lighter than bagel dough, so it's easy to eat. You can have one between breakfast and lunch. The bread and soup are really delicious, so if you like salted bread, or even if you don't, you should definitely try it! My recommendation is definitely the truffle salted bread (and my friend did too), but the shop's recommendation is like Fig♡ The truffle salted bread was so delicious that I seriously hesitated for a moment, thinking, Huh? Should I buy two of these and bring them back to Japan? . 🥹 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 【BETON】 Address | 8, 7-ga-gil, Seongdong-gu (Seongdong-gu, Renbujo 7-ga-gil 8) Nearest station | 4-minute walk from Seongsu Station, Exit 3 Opening hours | 11:00-21:00 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #FreeTripWinter #0YenTrip #Korea

I went to the newly opened KITH flagship store in Seongsu 🥰 I feel like I always go to a KITH store when I go abroad 👟 The first thing that caught my eye when I entered the store was that there was a flower shop attached 🪻 It has been said for a long time that there are many men who send flowers in Korea, but having it inside the store makes it so nice that you can give a gift and a bouquet together 🥰 There is a cafe 📍 kithtreats at the back of the first floor There is also a restaurant on the rooftop 📍 sadelleskith It's a spot I'd like to visit again in Seongsu in the future 🥰　 　 #FreeTravellerWinter #0YenTravel

#FallTravel 🏠 Seongsu Squid Game Pop-up. The pop-up store felt even more special because of its trendy location in Seongsu. Although the waiting time was long on the weekend, the atmosphere on site and the participants' passion made even the waiting feel enjoyable. The interior was filled with detailed production, and you could experience the tension of the drama directly through various games. In addition to the games, there was also a goods purchase corner inside the pop-up store, providing special memories to fans.

I went to the "Chapagetti Flour Shop" that opened in Seongsu-dong, Seoul! 🍜 The pop-up store commemorating the 40th anniversary of the release is an interesting space that combines a nostalgic flour shop with a modern ramen shop. On the first floor, you can enjoy the "Modi Sumer" menu, and there are plenty of arrangement menus such as Chapaguri and Mala Chapagetti, which are popular in the movie "Parasite". ✨ The second floor is a history exhibition zone and a game area. Past packages that tell the history of 40 years are on display, and even development notes from 1982 are on display! If you choose your own toppings on the touch panel and create an original recipe, you can get a "Chapagetti Chef Certificate" depending on the score. It was a unique experience-based store that combined the history of Korean instant noodles with modern food culture. 🎮 #0 yen trip November

Maison De Margarett in Seongsu, Korea 🥐 I went to a bakery I've always wanted to visit...! It's a cute bakery near a park marked by a big pink ribbon. There is no eat-in area 🙂↕️! The photo shows the ribbon bread, but my main goal was to get the salted bread. Even though I was full, the salted bread was so delicious that I bought five more after eating it 🤤 lol I would like to introduce the salted bread to all bread lovers in the world, but the other breads were also really delicious, and they were selling plates on the day, so I bought those as souvenirs as well 𓌉◯𓇋 Please do (っ ॑꒳ ॑c)

This restaurant serves delicious minari (water parsley) yukhoe! The dish is topped with plenty of minari and perilla seeds on top of rice, and then topped with yukhoe, with the amazing flavor of sesame oil! The amount of rice isn't that much, so you can eat it all in one go. The soup that comes with it is also incredibly delicious! I went there on a weekday at lunchtime, and was able to get in without having to queue. #FuriTabi

#フリタビ 📍Location: Myeongdong 📍Location: Holy Water

It's a very cozy cafe. If you get tired of walking, please take a rest here♪ The cakes are also very delicious😋 📍Location: 13-117, Seongsu-dong 1-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Recommended salt bread spot by Seisui I finally got the salt bread that is usually hard to get because of the long line! It was a weekday afternoon, but there were quite a few people lined up and I waited for 30 minutes. If you're going on a weekend or public holiday, you should prepare yourself. I ate the leftover salt bread the next day, and was surprised at how delicious it was, I couldn't believe it was yesterday. It was the first time in my life that I've eaten such delicious salt bread, and I'll definitely definitely definitely go back to eat salt bread next time I go. #0 yen trip

The Bokko Hotel Seong-su is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Seoul, just a few minutes' drive from the subway station and the airport. The hotel offers free WiFi, 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, and concierge services. The rooms are well-equipped with amenities including air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, and safe. In addition, the hotel has facilities such as a fitness center, swimming pool, and sauna to meet various needs of guests. The restaurant at Bokko Hotel Seong-su offers a variety of delicacies, including traditional Korean dishes and international cuisine. Moreover, the hotel also has a business center, concierge services, laundry and dry cleaning services, and a gym. In summary, Bokko Hotel Seong-su is a modern hotel with comprehensive facilities and attentive services, providing a comfortable and convenient accommodation experience for business travelers and tourists.

This is a pop-up held at EQL, 11 Yeonmujang 15-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul The Loose & Lounge pop-up is said to be held until the 4th In collaboration with the nearby cafe, Brady Post, if you post on your SNS account twice a day, you can receive a pretzel on a first-come, first-served basis Please visit before it's too late #HongKongFlightEvent #Seongsu #Couples #Friends

Located in Seongsu S Factory "Danny's Supermarket" A market concept cafe that sells churros sandwiches? How about a weekend date here? Take pictures and enjoy delicious desserts, killing two birds with one stone! It looks like a lot of care was put into the interior, so be sure to visit this week #HongKongFlightEvent #SeongsuCafe #SeongsuHotPlace

1. The staff speaks fluent English and kindly reminds us that there may be noise in the future. Makes you feel comfortable 2. Convenient location. The hotel is on the right after exiting Seongsu Station (Exit 3). There are many coffee shops and restaurants around 3.High cost performance#Overseas travel

#Ho-kang-su Hotel Poco Seongsu, a 3-minute walk from Seongsu Station We stayed at [Emma Mattress Double Room] The package included sleeping socks, pillow mist + deep sleep tea :-) 🏩 Hotel Poco Seongsu ⭐️ 2 stars ⏰ Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00

Address: 97 Seongsu-iro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 5th floor Atmosphere/Facilities: It has a view overlooking the entire Seongsu-dong area from the 5th floor. Opening hours: 12:00-21:30 (Closed on Mondays) #Seongsu Cafe #Seongsu Cafe Key points: They sell green tea and various herbal teas, so you can drink traditional tea without caffeine. It's good to visit during the day, but if you visit at night, you can see the night view of Seongsu-dong at a glance, making it a great date spot. Average price per person: 8,000 won Rating: 4.5 points #Seongsu Cafe #Seongsu #Seongsu-dong Cafe #Seongsu Date #Cafe with a good view #Cafe