When you think of Euljiro, you might not immediately think of shopping, but there is still a lot of fun stores to check out.
In the past, Euljiro was known for having lots of print shops, metal goods shops, lighting shops, etc., and you can still see traces of that today. Although you probably won't be shopping for those things during your stay in Seoul, it's still interesting to see hints of what Euljiro looked like in the past!
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Bangsan Market
방산시장
This market is right by Euljiro 4-ga Station and while walking to the building, you'll pass lots of stores on the streets selling things like packaging.
Inside, you'll find stores selling lots of DIY supplies for making candles, diffusers, perfumes, and baking supplies. As you can see, lots of the supplies start from around 500-1,000 won.
If you don't like making your own, they have lots of ready-made products you can buy, like these super cute candles starting from around 10,000 won.
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00
Sat 09:00-15:00
Hours may vary by store
Address: 서울 중구 을지로33길 18-1
18-1 Eulji-ro 33-gil, Jugyo-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Grandma Cabinet
그랜마캐비넷
Because the Euljiro area is known for its retro vibe, it's no surprise to find vintage stores here.
If you're interested in vintage goods, you have to visit Grandma Cabinet because of it's interesting theme! It's actually karaoke rooms that have been redesigned into a store, so each room has different items and the interior is decorated with a retro aesthetic.
They sell things like cute little knick-knacks, clothes, accessories, figurines, and cups.
Hours: Wed, Fri-Sun 13:00-20:00
Address: 서울특별시 중구 퇴계로27길 42 3층
42 Toegye-ro 27-gil, Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Mind Things
마인띵스
Mind Things is a stationery store on the second floor of this building. Once you step inside, it'll be hard to leave without getting anything.
The interior is very bright and organized, making it easy to look around and find what you want. These stationary items start at around 2,000 won.
Not only do they have stationary, but they also sell accessories, like bags, pouches, and phone cases. The rings above were around 5,000 won and the hair clips 14,000 won. Everything is pretty affordable!
Information:
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12:00-19:30
Sun: 12:00-18:00
Address: 서울특별시 중구 수표로 32-1 2층
32-1 Supyo-ro, Jeodong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Zero Things
제로띵쓰
Through this sliding door, you'll find both Mind Things and Zero Things, which is just up the stairs from Mind Things. It's a store that sells sustainable products.
Like Mind Things, the interior is very open and bright and the store was very well-organized. You will also find lots of cute things here!
I didn't know what to expect from a sustainable store, but they actually sold many many useful items, like soap, phone cases, and bags. Most items seemed to be within 10,000-40,000 won. For example, phone cases were around 16,000 won.
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12:00-19:30
Sun: 12:00-18:00
Address: 서울특별시 중구 수표로 32-1 3층
32-1 Supyo-ro, Jeodong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fennec Square
페넥 스퀘어
Fennec is a very popular brand among people in their 20s because they sell affordable, high-quality leather goods.
They're also known for making very colorful products. In addition to wallets and bags, they also had jewelry, phone cases, AirPod cases, and Apple Watch straps.
Prices are the same as what is listed on their website. Wallets started around 30,000 won and most of the jewelry started around 15,000 won. They often seem to have sales, making their products even more affordable!
Hours: Tue-Sat 13:00-19:00
Break 16:00-16:30
Address: 서울특별시 중구 을지로 138 2층
138 Eulji-ro, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Lotte Department Store
롯데백화점 본점
There is also a huge Lotte Department Store located by Euljiro 1-ga Station where you'll be able to find whatever you're looking for.
There's a lot of different cosmetics brands available, if you want to purchase makeup or skincare.
There's also both men's and women's clothes and you can find everything from businesswear, casual trendy clothes, to sporty clothes. The prices are similar to those listed on the brands' websites. There's also other things to do in the mall, like restaurants, cafes, and a movie theater if you need to take a break.
Address: 서울 중구 남대문로 81
81 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hours: 10:30-20:00
Kkottbatt
꽃밭
Kkottbatt is another really unique stationary store in Euljiro on the basement level of this building behind the store sign.
The interior feels very vintage with the wooden shelves and colorful items. They sell things like clothes, scarves, stationary, candles, jewelry, and phone cases.
Everything was reasonably priced. The candles were between 10,000-18,000 won, there's stationary starting at around 2,000 won, and I even bought a cute ring for myself since it was only 4,000 won!
Address: 서울특별시 중구 퇴계로27길 40 B1
B1 40 Toegye-ro 27-gil, Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hours: Tue-Sat 12:00-20:00
These are some places you should visit if you're looking to shop in the Euljiro area!
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Although Euljiro has a lot of fun stores to visit, if you're looking to spend a whole day shopping and have a lot you want to buy, we recommend you visit Myeongdong, which is very closeby.
