Nightlife & youth culture

Hongdae Street

홍대거리

The art-school district, and the easiest nightlife to handle if you don't speak Korean. Expect buskers, indie clubs, and cheap food until late.

Admission: Free
Booking: Not required
Hours: Liveliest from late afternoon past midnight
Getting there: Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2 / AREX), Exit 9
Nearby food: Cheap eats and dessert cafes everywhere, with buskers along the main street

K-pop concerts near here

Shows within about 15km, with where to stay and how to get home after.

Prices and hours change, so check the official source before you go.