The Hyundai Seoul is currently the most recently opened department store in Seoul and the largest department store in a single building in Seoul. It is currently one of the most popular places in Korea and is crowded with people regardless of weekends or weekdays.
It is a complex shopping mall that gathers the latest and trending things such as food, shopping and sights. There are many trendy select shops as well as famous luxury brands. Even if you don’t interested in shopping, there are many interesting attractions such as cultural exhibitions, so it’s a good place to spend a day. In particular, if it is difficult to tour Korea outside in cold, hot or rainy weather, so I recommend it as the best indoor tourist destination.
In addition, there are many famous restaurants are gathered in all over South Korea, so many people visit The Hyundai Seoul to go to these restaurants.
Location
The Hyundai Seoul is connected to Yeouido Station on Lines 5 and 9 and IFC Mall.
When you get off at Yeouido Station and head toward Exit 3, there is a passageway connecting the department store. Therefore, you can go directly to the department store without going outside. However, you have to walk a while as there is a distance from the subway.
Opening Hours
Monday ~ Thursday : 10:30AM – 8PM
Friday ~ Sunday : 10:30AM–8:30PM
Floor Guide
Each floor has shops and restaurants worth visiting in The Hyundai Seoul. I can’t introduce all the stores, but there are many things to see in all the stores here, so if you have time, it would be nice to take a look around. In addition, I only introduced Korean food and famous cafes are briefly in this page, but all the restaurants here are famous nationwide. So, I think you will be satisfied wherever you go.
B2: Creative Ground
Culture & Lifestyle, Street Fashion & Sports, Subway Connecting Passage
It is a floor with a passage connected to the subway, and there are many trendy shops, so it is a fun space to browse.
1. Niceweather Market
A shop that sells a variety of items and sells products and groceries that are difficult to find in regular stores. Every day at 1:00 PM, they sell Old Perry donuts, which are popular, so there is a line waiting at sales time.
2. BGZT
This is an offline store of Byeongjeon Market, a second-hand trading platform in Korea. It is popular as a store that sells resale products that are difficult to find, such as premium sneakers.
3. Thisisneverthat
As a South Korean popular street casual brand. They sells an exclusive line sold only at The Hyundai Seoul store, for making a difference from online stores.
B1: Tasty SEOUL
food court
It is a food court where many famous restaurants in South Korea are gathered.
If there is a restaurant or shop you want to visit here, it is recommended to visit this place first and wait as there are some restaurants with a long wait.
1. Food Court
On the B1 floor of The Hyundai Seoul, there is a food court offering a wide variety of dishes, including delicious Korean cuisine. Check out our the post below for local Koreans’ recommended menu options.
The Hyundai Seoul is a bustling and popular destination in Seoul, always teeming with people eager to indulge in its culinary delights.
2. sooty
As a Korean BBQ restaurant, it is gaining popularity as a collaboration brand with famous Korean restaurants. Roast beef, roast chicken, lasagna, etc. are the representative menus, and it is a fusion restaurant that combines traditional Korean BBQ with European casual dining.
3. Camel Coffee
This cafe is famous for “Camel Coffee,” an Einstephener coffee. The line is always long, so if you want to visit, I recommend waiting first. Among the desserts, the ang butter bread is also popular.
4. Milbon
This is a chain of restaurants selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand. It sells Korean food such as kalguksu and dumplings. Kalguksu and meat rice bowls are the most popular.
5. Super matcha
This is a cafe that sells matcha drinks and ice cream. They uses stevia instead of sugar. It is a good option for those who are sensitive to calories.
1F : Exclusive LABEL
Luxury Brands, luxury watches, jewelry, cosmetics, perfumes
There is a “Waterfall Garden”, a unique fountain that runs from the 3rd floor to the 1st floor.“Waterfall Garden”is also a place where people who visit the Hyundai Seoul to take pictures.
2F : Modern MOOD
Fashion, contemporary, luxury shoes
3F : About FASHION
Fashion, shoes & bags, fashion accessories
4F : Life & Balance
Tableware, home décor, furniture, bedding, golf, leisure
5F: Sounds & Forest
Sounds Forest, Children & Toddlers, Home Appliances
As a representative space of The Hyundai Seoul, it drew attention by creating an indoor garden with trees under a unique and high ceiling. It is a popular Instagram photo spot. Since the garden can be seen clearly from the 6th floor, also there are many people taking pictures.
Sound & forest, the hyundai seoul
“Sounds & Forest”are held with different themes each time, such as the Christmas tree or Finding Wally.
In December of 2022, it became a hot topic by creating a super-large Christmas tree and various sculptures. There was a line so long that you had to register for a separate wait to enter this place, look around, and take pictures.
6F : Dining & Art
Restaurant, ALT.1
You can see Sounds & Forest on the 5th floor
ALT.1
As a space for various cultural exhibitions, you can see the exhibitions of various artists. You can buy a ticket right on the spot and visit it. So, if there is an exhibition you are interested in, I recommend that you watch.
2. Sunok’s Myeongga(순옥이네 명가)
This is a famous restaurant in Jeju Island, famous for Korean-style seafood dishes and pot rice. Abalone pot rice is a famous menu.
