C27 cafe, a popular cafe in Sinsa-dong, has opened a new branch in Hongdae not too long ago. Why is this cafe called C27 Cheesecake & Coffee? C27 Cheesecake & Coffee is a cafe that serves 27 types of cheesecakes!
If you have been to C27 cafe in Sinsa-dong, you know how beautiful their interior is. C27 cafe -Hongdae branch is also nicely decorated and is definitely a good place for taking photos while you enjoy a slice of delicious cheesecake.
C27 Cheesecake & Coffee - Hongdae branch
Hongdae is the must-visit area for foreign visitors who are traveling in Korea. C27 Cheesecake & Coffeewould be the must-visit cafe in Hongdae, especially for travelers who love pretty cafe, cheesecakes and coffee!
Check out some photos of this cafe!
Cute ferris wheel and decoration by the window.
Roller coaster in C27 cafe :)
C27 Cheesecake and Coffee can be considered as an instagram-worthy cafe. There are many beautiful spots for pictures! If you post a photo of C27 cafe on your instagram, you will definitely make your friends want to visit this cafe too.
C27 Cheesecake & Coffee - Hongdae branch
Why do we recommend this cafe?
- They close at 01:00 midnight!
If you are looking for a place to hang out with your friends at night and you do not like drinking places, here is where you can visit with your friends. Also, if you are planning to take the last Airport Railroad AREX train to Incheon Airport, you can enjoy some coffee and cakes here before leaving to the airport. (Reminder: Remember to check the train schedule for last train from Hongik University Station to Incheon Airport)
Cheesecakes @ C27 Cheesecake & Coffee
Cheesecakes @ C27 Cheesecake & Coffee
Bread is also available @ C27 Cheesecake & Coffee
Cheesecake - KRW 8,800
GETTING HERE:
Take Airport Railroad Line, Seoul Subway Line 2 or Gyeongui-Jungang Line to Hongik University Station, Exit 2.
C27 Cheesecake & Coffee (Hongdae branch) is located in between Hongik University Station Exit 2 and 1.
C27 Cheesecake & Coffee - Hongik University Station Exit 2
KOREA SALE FESTA 2017 is the biggest shopping tourism festival in Korea. This year, KOREA SALE FESTA is happening from 28 September ~ 31 October 2017.
KOREA SALE FESTA 2017
During this festival, you can get many discounts and offers when traveling in Korea. In addition, you can also join their event at the Tourist Service Center to get some tourism information and gifts.
There is one good news for people who are traveling to Korea during this period! You can get KRW1,500 discount on AREX Express Train!
AREX Express Train discount - KOREA SALE FESTA 2017
HOW TO GET THE DISCOUNT?
1. Visit https://www.koreasalefesta.kr/en/?submit_category=traffic. (choose from category - service > traffic) 2. Print out the discount promotion page that contains "AREX discount". 3. Show it to the staff at the counter when you buy AREX Express Train ticket to get the discount. 4. Enjoy AREX Express Train ride!
KOREA SALE FESTA - AREX discount promo page
Take this opportunity to enjoy AREX Express Train discount during KOREA SALE FESTA 2017!
Airport Railroad AREX train services will be extending their operating hours during the long Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) Holidays.
If you are wondering if AREX train is also on holiday during the long Chuseok holidays, don't worry! AREX train services are operating as usual and will be sending you from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station and Seoul Station to Incheon Airport. Not only AREX train services are working as usual, the operating hours will be extended as well.
AREX Train - Extended operating hours during Chuseok holidays
★First Train★
Period: 30 Sept ~ 3 Oct 2017 Seoul Station → Incheon Int'l Airport | 04:50 → 05:51
★Last Train★ Period: 5 Oct ~ 6 Oct 2017 (as of business day)* Incheon Int'l Airport → Seoul Station | 00:30 → 01:29 Seoul Station → Incheon Int'l Airport | 00:35 → 01:34
Note:
*The last train for 5 & 6 October (business day) that departs from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station will be at the midnight 00:30 of 6 & 7 October 2017.
**The last train for 5 & 6 October (business day) that departs from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport will be at the midnight 00:35 of 6 & 7 October 2017.
For more information about the train schedule, please visit AREX official website (www.arex.or.kr) or contact AREX call center (☎1599-7788).
In addition, you can also use the City Airport Terminal at Seoul Station like normal days. As it is peak season whereby many people will be traveling out of the country for vacation, the number of staff at the City Airport Terminal check in counters will be added to ease the check in of passengers.
Have a wonderful Chuseok holidays with your family and friends!
Mangwon-dong is becoming more popular these days. The nearest subway station to Mangwon-dong is Mangwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 6) and it is also near Hapjeong Station and Hongik University Station. You can find many nice, cozy cafes and special food in this neighbourhood. Thus, this place is perfect for people who are looking for a new neighbourhood to explore in Seoul!
In this post, you can find three recommended hang out places in Mangwon-dong, namely La Bande Dessinee Cafe, Cheong-Eolam Restaurant and Tokyo Bingsu.
Whether you are looking for cafe to hang out with your lover or dessert place with your friends, Mangwon-dong has alot to offer you.
1. La Bande Dessinee Cafe (라방드데시네)
Mangwon-dong La Bande Dessinee Cafe
It may looks like an ordinary staircase, but this is actually the interior of La Bande Dessinee Cafe.
La Bande Dessinee Cafe - Interor
One of the uniqueness of La Bande Dessinee Cafe is that they use the plastic container that stores milk as the table. If you order some drinks at this cafe, they will bring the drinks to this area.
Recommended Menu in La Bande Dessinee Cafe -Egg Sandwich
The most popular menu in La Bande Dessinee Cafe is the Egg Sandwich (KRW 7,500). It may looks very simple, but it tastes very soft and delicious.
Comic books in La Bande Dessinee Cafe
Do you know that La Bande Dessinee Cafe is a comics cafe? You can find many comic books in this cafe! If you are a comic lover, you will definitely fall in love with this small and cozy cafe that has so many comic books. Have a drink while you read the comic book. It is such a perfect combination on a peaceful day!
La Bande Dessinee Cafe
It may seems like a small and simple cafe but there are many spots for photos here due to the nice decoration in the cafe.
< Information about La Bande Dessinee Cafe >
Address: 379-3 3F, Mangwon 1(il)-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Contact number: 010-2795-1143
Opening hours: 12:00 ~ 21:00
Getting here: Mangwon Station, Exit 2. Walk approx. 3 mins.
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2. Cheong-Eolam Restaurant
Cheong-Eolam Restauant is famous for its Pork Tripe Hot Pot (곱창전골).
Pork Tripe Hot Pot (곱창전골)
Pork Tripe Hot Pot (곱창전골) - (Big) KRW 25,000
This restaurant was introduced in one of the famous program called "Tasty Guys". Ever since then, more people visit this restaurant to try out their Pork Tripe Hot Pot. As the restaurant does not take reservation, you have to queue up during busy hours. Also, take out is available in this restaurant.
There is always queue outside Cheong-Eolam Restauarant
Last stage - Fried Rice
After you have almost finished with the Pork Tripe Hot Pot, you can order rice to make fried rice. On the days when you have no appetite, why not visit Cheong-Eolam Restauant and have Pork Tripe Hot Pot? It will definitely make you gain back your appetite.
< Information about Cheong-Eolam Restaurant >
Address: 97 Mangwon-ro, Mangwon 2(i)-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
SAFEX provides services such as baggage storage and baggage delivery to hotel / airport, and baggage wrapping service that enables the travellers to have a comfortable traveling trip in Korea.
WHY USE SAFEX?
Easy booking
Easy Processing
Store your baggage safely
Reasonable price
Convenient
Travel Light
SAFEX SERVICES:
1. Baggage Storage Service
- Store your heavy baggage at SAFEX and enjoy "hands-free" trip while shopping.
- You can use 'baggage storage service' without any reservation.
- Cheap and reasonable price for baggage storage - starts from KRW 3,000 for small size baggage (4 hours).
- Please refer to the Baggage Storage fee as stated below.
SAFEX Baggage storage fee
2, Baggage Delivery Service
- You do not have to drag your heavy luggage to the hotel or airport anymore! Entrust your heavy baggage to SAFEX. SAFEX will delivery your luggage to your hotel from airport / to airport from hotel.
- You have to make reservation for SAFEX 'baggage delivery service' from SAFEX website. Go to http://safex.kr/reserve
SAFEX Baggage Delivery Service - Online Resevation
- Please refer to the Baggage Delivery Fee as stated below.
SAFEX Baggage Delivery Service Fee (updated 2018)
3. Baggage Wrapping Service
- This is a new service provided by SAFEX starting from 2017.
- If you prefer to have your baggage wrapped before checking in your baggage at the airport, SAFEX baggage wrapping service is highly recommended for you.
- You can use 'baggage storage service' without any reservation.
- Please refer to the baggage wrapping service fee as stated below.
