Hongjei-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.577 and 126.948 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 34' 38" and E 126° 56' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:05 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 7:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Touring Hongjei-dong

Hongjei-dong in Seoul is a town located in South Korea a little north-west of Seoul, the country's capital place.

Time in Hongjei-dong is now 05:05 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Hongjei-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Jongmyo Shrine in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), South-East. We collected 4 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Gwangtan, Bupyeong and Gwangjeok. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 21%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Hilton Seoul

Address
1,1 mi
353, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu
120-710 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Westin Chosun Seoul

Address
2,0 mi
106 SOGONG-RO JUNG-GU
100070 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Golden Tulip M Seoul Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil
04526 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES SEOUL

Address
1,8 mi
151 SOONHWA DONG
100130 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Address
1,7 mi
97 Saemunan-ro
03183 Jongro-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fraser Place Namdaemun

Address
1,9 mi
58, Sejong-daero
04526 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shilla Stay Mapo Seoul

Address
2,4 mi
83, Mapo-daero
04156 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shinshin Hotel Myeongdong

Address
2,0 mi
17-5, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil
04526 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shilla Stay GwangHwaMun

Address
1,8 mi
71, Sambong-ro
03150 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


President

Address
1,9 mi
16, Eulji-ro
04533 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: 0:00 - 0:00


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Yonsei University

Yonsei University is a private research university, located in Wonju, Seoul,and Songdo, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive university in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive universities in the country.

Located at 37.5664, 126.939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Yonsei University, Christian universities and colleges, Universities and colleges in Seoul, SKY universities, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Seodaemun District, Educational institutions established in 1957, 1957 establishments in South Korea

Dongguk University

Dongguk University is a private, coeducational university in South Korea. It operates campuses in Seoul, Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, and Los Angeles, United States. In addition, it operates two affiliated hospitals of Western medicine, and four of Oriental medicine, a generic term which includes Traditional Korean medicine studies.

Located at 37.5658, 126.939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dongguk University, Universities and colleges in Seoul, Universities and colleges in Gyeongju, Buddhist universities and colleges

Hongje Station

Hongje Station is a rapid transit station on Seoul Subway Line 3.

Located at 37.589, 126.944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seodaemun District

Dongnimmun Station

Dongnimmun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. It is named after the nearby Independence Gate.

Located at 37.5745, 126.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seodaemun District

Muakjae Station

Muakjae Station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 3.

Located at 37.5822, 126.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seodaemun District

Seodaemun Prison

Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed beginning in 1907. The prison was opened on October 21, 1908, under the name Gyeongseong Gamok. Its name was changed to Seodaemun Prison in 1923. The prison was used during the Colonial period to house anti-colonial activists, and could accommodate around 500 people.

Located at 37.5744, 126.957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seodaemun District, Prison museums, Prisons in South Korea, Museums in Seoul, Korea under Japanese rule, Historic Sites of South Korea, Government buildings completed in 1908, History museums in South Korea

Independence Gate

The Independence Gate(독립문;獨立門) is a memorial gate located in Seoul, South Korea. The gate was built following the first Sino-Japanese war to inspire a spirit of independence away from previous Korean arrangement as a Chinese tributary state. design of Seo Jae-pil. The Independence Gate was built to replace the Yeongeunmun Gate(영은문;迎恩門). , which was a symbol of diplomatic relations between Korea and Qing Dynasty. To raise funds for the building, the Independence Club collected contributions.

Located at 37.5723, 126.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Seodaemun District, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Joseon Dynasty, Korean Empire, Seo Jae-pil, Yun Chi-ho, Buildings and structures completed in 1897, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul

Yeongeunmun

The Yeongeunmun (literally "welcoming gate for obligation") was a historical gate located in present Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, in the northwestern part of Seoul, South Korea. It was built in front of Mohwagwan during the Joseon Dynasty where envoys dispatched from Ming and Qing China were received as diplomatic guests.

Located at 37.5723, 126.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Joseon Dynasty, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Seo Jae-pil, Demolished buildings and structures, History of Seoul

Seoul Foreign School

Seoul Foreign School \tEstablished \t1912 \tSchool type \tPrivate School \tHead of School \tDr.

Located at 37.5692, 126.937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in South Korea, International Baccalaureate schools in South Korea, Educational institutions established in 1912, British international schools

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a first public museum of natural history of South Korea, located in a metropolitan area, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It is founded in 2003 and operated by Seodaemun-gu Administration. The purpose of the foundation is to preserve, to study and to exhibit geological and biological records about the local environment.

Located at 37.5765, 126.938 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Seodaemun District, Museums in Seoul, Natural history museums in South Korea

College of Engineering, Ewha Womans University

The College of Engineering is one of eleven major academic divisions (or colleges) of the Ewha Womans University. Established in 1996 with four departments, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Science, and Architecture, the college currently offers B.S. , M.S. , and Ph.D. degrees.

Located at 37.5664, 126.948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ewha Womans University

Seodaemun Independence Park

Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원) is an educational and cultural park located in Hyunjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The park contains various monuments and buildings, most notably the Seodaemun Prison Museum. The park receives nearly half a million visitors annually.

Located at 37.5736, 126.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Seodaemun District, Parks in Seoul

capture of the webcam Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeong-dong (source)

capture of the webcam Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
홍제2동, Hongjei-dong