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Seoul Station Shopping Guide | Locals' Recommendations

Find out the best spots to shop around Seoul Station!

Kyul0205
3 years ago
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Seoul Station has many lines of transportation, such as Subway Lines 1, 4, Airport Express Line, and the KTX.

There are many places where you can shop and buy souvenirs around Seoul Station, the center of transportation in Seoul.

Today, we'll introduce some carefully selected shopping destinations around Seoul Station.

Click here for our complete guide of what to do around Seoul Station.


Lotte Mart
롯데마트 서울역점

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Lotte Mart is right in front of Seoul Station.

It's great for Koreans and tourists because of its easy accessibility.

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It's a very large supermarket that sells food, daily necessities, cosmetics, and even sweets that can be used as souvenirs.

In addition to selling products, there is also a food court where you can sit down and eat, so if you are a little hungry, you can grab a quick bite.

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There's even the famous Honey Butter Almond & Friends store with many different flavors.

There's lots of sweets and ramyun, so even if you forget to buy souvenirs, you can do some last-minute shopping here.

Address: 서울 중구 한강대로 405
405 Hangang-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:00-22:00
Closed 2nd & 4th Sun of every month

Transportation: About a 3 minute walk from Seoul Station Exit 1

Prices: Same as Lotte Mart website


Lotte Outlets
롯데아울렛 서울역점

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Lotte Outlets are just outside Seoul Station.

The KTX Station is directly connected to the outlets.

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You can get a variety of brand-name products such as clothes, sports equipment, and shoes at low prices here.

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In addition, there's a huge Zara right in front of Exit 1 where you can find a variety of products.

Address: 서울 용산구 한강대로 405
405 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Hours: 11:00-21:00

Transportation: About a 1 minute walk from Seoul Station Exit 1

Prices: Similar to store websites, outlets have frequent sales


Kakao Friends
카카오프렌즈 서울역점

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The Kakao Friends Seoul Station Branch is located by the KTX station.

There are many Kakao Friends items here.korea, seoul station shopping, kakao friends

It's not big, but it's full of cute Kakao Friends character goods!

There are also big pictures of the Kakao Friends characters in one corner of the store, so feel free to take a picture with them if you'd like.

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Definitely check out the stationmaster keychains (10,000 won) that are only available here!

Address: 서울 용산구 한강대로 405
405 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Hours: 8:00-22:00

Transportation: Inside KTX Seoul Station

Prices: Same as website


Olive Young
올리브영 서울스퀘어점

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The closest Olive Young to Seoul Station is located underground in Seoul Square across from Seoul Station.

Seoul Square is famous for being a filming location for the Korean drama Misaeng.

There is also a food court in the basement, so if you're a drama fan, you can go inside.

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The Olive Young here is very large with wide aisles, so it'll be easy to shop even if you have your luggage with you.

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You can see masks, skin care products, and cosmetics that are very popular in Korea at once.

You'll see the masks, skin care products, and cosmetics that are popular in Korea all at once.

If you like K-beauty, definitely stop by Olive Young.

Address: 서울 중구 한강대로 416 서울스퀘어 지하1층
B1 Seoul Square, 416 Hangang-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-21:00
Sat 11:00-20:00
Closed Sun, National Holidays

Transportation: About a minute walk from Seoul Station Exit 9

Prices: Same as website


Namdaemun Market
남대문시장

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Everyone, here is Namdaemun Market!

If you've ever traveled to Korea, have you been here before?

Here, you can find souvenirs such as Korean seaweed laver and sweets that are perfect for souvenirs at reasonable prices.

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You can also find K-pop and K-drama goods, so fans of Korean idols and actors definitely have to visit!

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Besides shopping, you can find lots of food at Namdaemun Market and there's so much to see that you could spend all day here.

You can buy street food such as hotteok from 1,000 won, but some stalls don't take card, so we recommend you bring cash.

Namdaemun Market is the best place to buy cheap products since it's a very famous market.

Address: 서울 중구 남대문시장4길 21
21 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hours: About an 8 minute walk from Seoul Station Exit 7


That's it for our shopping guide around Seoul Station!

It's a great area to get some last minute shopping done before you head to the airport.

Click here for our complete guide of what to do around Seoul Station.