Sinsa & Apgujeong Guide | Locals' Recommendations

The Sinsa and Apgujeong area is popular for both Korean residents and foreign tourists because there are great restaurants and cafes, shopping, and fun activities to enjoy.

To make your visit to the area easier and more convenient, we've collected information and comprehensive lists on where to eat, stay, play, and more. 

Anyone planning on visiting in 2022, don't miss out on our updated Sinsa-Apgujeong guides!

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Restaurants 

The Sinsa-Apgujeong area is another district of Seoul that is home to many popular and famous restaurants.

With a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world and charming atmospheres, there is something for everyone here.

If you come here, you absolutely have to grab a bite to eat. Check out our recommendations here.

Cafes

If you love cafes, you will love the Sinsa & Apgujeong area because there are so many beautiful and chic cafes to check out. 

From minimalist to Euro-style and more, there's a bit of everything.

See our recommended cafes here.

Activities

There's plenty to do here aside from shopping and cafe hopping.

Dosan Park, K-Star Road, and more await! Check out our activity guide for a full list of things to do in Sinsa and Apgujeong.

Shopping

But of course you have to get some shopping in while you're here, after all it is one of trendiest places in Korea!

There are many Korean and international brands and all kinds of price ranges, so everyone can find something to suit their style.

See our shopping guide for stores we recommend.

Beauty

Another highlight of the Sinsa & Apgujeong area is the beauty salons and clinics.

Whether you're looking for a luxury spa treatment, a new hairstyle, or anything beauty related, this is one of the best places to go!

Our list of recommendations can be found here.

Transportation

Sinsa and Apgujeong are located in Gangnam which has convenient public transportation such as subways, busses, airport busses, and night busses.

There are three subway stations in the Sinsa-Apgujeong area: Sinsa Station (신사역), Apgujeong Station (압구정역), and Apgujeong Rodeo Station (압구정로데오역).

We have all the details you need in our transportation guide.

Accommodation

If you're looking for a place to stay in Seoul, Apgujeong and Sinsa are very convenient places to consider.

Additionally, it has a very nice atmosphere and scenic views of the Han River during the day and the lights of Seoul and Namsan Tower at night.

To make things even easier for you, we have a guide to recommended hotels.

We hope you gleaned some useful information from this guide to make your trip to Korea easier and more enjoyable!

Feel free to refer back to this Sinsa & Apgujeong guide any time.