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Hapjeong, in Mapo-gu next to Hongdae and the Han River, is a well-connected neighbourhood where quiet residential streets meet some of Seoul’s most interesting cafés and restaurants. It is a good place to rent in Seoul for professionals and couples who want a lively but liveable area.
Why Expats Consider Hapjeong
Hapjeong Station is a transfer point for two subway lines, the river is a short walk away, and the area sits between Yeonhui-dong, home to Seoul Foreign School, and the Sangam media district. It offers a younger, creative atmosphere without being as busy as central Hongdae.
Housing in Hapjeong
High-Rise Living by the Station
Mixed-use towers near Hapjeong Station, including the Mecenatpolis complex with its shopping mall, offer apartments and officetels with direct subway access.
Villas on Residential Streets
The streets between Hapjeong and Mangwon are lined with low-rise villas, many renovated, that suit couples and small families.
Getting Around
- Subway: Line 2 and Line 6 meet at Hapjeong Station; Hongik University Station nearby adds AREX to Incheon Airport.
- By car: the Yanghwa Bridge and the Gangbyeon Expressway connect quickly to Yeouido and Gangseo.
International Schools
Seoul Foreign School in Yeonhui-dong and Dwight School Seoul in Sangam are both within a short drive.
Daily Life and Landmarks
Cafés and Restaurants
Hapjeong and neighbouring Mangwon are known for independent cafés, bakeries and restaurants on quiet side streets.
Han River and Yanghwajin
Mangwon Hangang Park is close by, and the historic Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery overlooks the river.
Who Hapjeong Suits Best
- Singles and couples who want a lively neighbourhood with good transport
- Families looking near Seoul Foreign School at a different price and pace than Yeonhui
- Professionals working in Yeouido, Sangam or downtown
Find Your Home in Hapjeong
See current homes in our Yeonhui and Hapjeong listings, and read our guides to Yeonhui and Mapo.
