Jin’s prarise hostel

Jin’s prarise hostel is a hostel in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Jin’s prarise hostel is situated nearby to the art gallery Homi Art Shop, as well as near the theater building Nanta Theatre.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hongik University and Sangsu station.

Hongik University

Railway stop

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Hongik University station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 2, AREX and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Hongik University. Hongik University is situated 420 metres north of Jin’s prarise hostel.

Sangsu station

Metro station

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Sangsu station is a subway station on Seoul Subway Line 6. Along with Hongik University station on Line 2, it serves the area commonly called Hongdae, albeit geographically less convenient. Sangsu station is situated 600 metres south of Jin’s prarise hostel.

Sogang University

University

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Sogang University is a private Jesuit research university in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea. Sogang University was established on April 18, 1960 by the Society of Jesus, with the school being the oldest and only Jesuit institution of higher education in the country. Sogang University is situated 1½ km east of Jin’s prarise hostel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hongdae Street and Seodaemun-Mapo.

Hongdae Street

Neighborhood

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Hongdae is a neighborhood in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea, near Hongik University, after which it is named. The neighborhood is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, cafés and entertainment.

Seodaemun-Mapo

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Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern Seoul, by the banks of the Han River. They're most notable for their colleges and universities, resulting in a distinctly youthful culture, especially in the twin subdistricts of Hongdae and Sinchon, separated by a single subway stop, a 10-minute bus ride, or a 20-minute walk.