Sinchon (신촌) and Ewha (이화) sit side by side in western Seoul — two university neighborhoods that together form one of the city’s most affordable, youthful, and energetic districts. Sinchon is anchored by Yonsei University, Sogang University, and Hongik University (a short walk away). Ewha is dominated by Ewha Womans University, one of Korea’s most prestigious institutions and home to one of Seoul’s most photogenic campus entrances.

What to Do in Sinchon & Ewha

• Ewha University Campus: The glass-and-concrete main entrance (ECC building) designed by Dominique Perrault is one of Seoul’s most photographed architectural sights. The surrounding campus is open to visitors
• Sinchon main street: Affordable Korean restaurants, PC bangs, norebang (karaoke), and student bars — great for an evening out on a budget
• Yonsei University campus: Beautiful tree-lined walkways, especially stunning in spring and autumn
• Vintage fashion: The streets between Sinchon and Ewha stations have excellent vintage and secondhand clothing shops
• Yeonnam-dong: Immediately north — one of Seoul’s most Instagram-worthy café streets, developed along a former rail line

Best Budget Food in Sinchon

Sinchon is one of Seoul’s best areas for cheap, quality Korean food — the student population ensures fierce competition keeps prices low. Look for jokbal (braised pig’s trotters), dakbal (spicy chicken feet), and Korean fried chicken in the streets around Sinchon Station. Ddeokbokki pojangmacha (street tents) operate until late.

Luggage Delivery in Sinchon & Mapo-gu

Sinchon and Ewha are in Seodaemun-gu and Mapo-gu respectively, both covered by our same-day Seoul delivery. Whether you’re moving from this area to Myeongdong, Gangnam, or anywhere else, we pick up in the morning and deliver to your next hotel the same day.