Via Korean Air Limousine (KAL) Bus
Fare : Adults – 16,000 won / Children (6-12 years) – 10,000 won
Take KAL Limousine Bus #6703 bound for the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam Hotel at Bus Stop 4B between Gates 4 and 5 and get off at the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam Hotel.
Walk towards Shinnonhyeon Station and turn left at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Take the road beside Ritz-Carlton Hotel and walk straight for about 150m. When you see EJ Baking at the intersection, turn left.Walk straight for about 30m, and turn left into the alleyway next to the Director’s coffee cafe. (Directly opposite Fit Angel)
You will see Big John’s Place at the end of the alleyway.
(We are located 191m away from Ritz-Carlton hotel (3 mins walk))
Via Airport Limousine Bus
Fare : 15,000won
Take the airport limousine bus 6009 bound for Ilwon Station at either Bus Stop 5A or 11B and get off at Sinnonhyeon station (4th stop ).
Upon alighting, cross the road towards CGV Gangnam. Turn left and keep walking straight (along the way you will pass by Nike) turn right at the first alley just before it. And keep on walking straight up. When you see a Dumpling shop with the Mango Ice (Mango Cha Cha) sign above, turn left, walk to the end and you shall see a “ 3 in a bed” pub. Turn Right and walk up the slope. Diagonally across you should see a “ Fit Angel”, walk straight and turn left to the alleyway in front of Fit Angel.
You will see Big John’s Place at the end of the alleyway.
(We are located 477m away from Sinnonhyeon Airport bus stop (7 mins walk))
Via Subway
Fare : 4,050won
Take the subway AREX line from Incheon Airport to Gimpo Airport and change to subway line #9 bound for Sinnonhyeon Station and get off at Sinnonhyeon Station (Exit #4).
Take a right and walk straight for about 63m till you see CU Convenience Store that will be on your left.
Turn left and take the road next to it and walk straight for about 200m.
When you see Directors Coffee, walk past that building and turn to the alleyway right next to it.
You will see Big John’s Place at the end of the alleyway.
(263m from Line 9 Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4 (4 mins walk))
Via Cab / Taxi
Fare (Estimated) : Meter Fare – 48,400won Toll Charge – 7,600won
Big John’s Place
615-11 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
Seoul, Korea 135-907
빅존스 플레이스
서울특별시 강남구 역삼동 615-11
Getting Here from Incheon Airport
From Incheon Airport to Big John's Place. Taking the direct airport bus or cab takes about 70mins here and about 90mins if via train.
Via Subway
Fare : 1,350won
Take the subway line #9 bound for Sinnonhyeon Station and get off at Sinnonhyeon Station (Exit #4).
Take a right and walk straight for about 63m till you see CU Convenience Store that will be on your left.
Turn left and take the road next to it and walk straight for about 200m. When you see Directors Coffee, walk past that building and turn to the alleyway right next to it.
You will see Big John’s Place at the end of the alleyway.
(263m from Line 9 Sinnonhyun Station Exit 4 (4 mins walk))
Cab/ Taxi
Fare (Estimated) : Meter Fare – 26,200won
Big John’s Place
615-11 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
Seoul, Korea 135-907
빅존스 플레이스
서울특별시 강남구 역삼동 615-11
Getting Here from Gimpo Airport
From Gimpo Airport to Big John's Place. The cab takes about 40mins here and about 50mins if via train.
Around Here
Big John’s Place is a guesthouse located in Gangnam. Offering you the serenity and security that no other guesthouse can offer, truly very much like being at home. Whether you’re here on business or to travel , Big John’s Place is ideally located. With the train station less then 3 minutes away and the street of Gangnam right at our footstep, Gangnam is South Korea’s dynamic epicenter of culture,arts, fashion, technology, business, finance and premium health care. Big John's Place Guesthouse looks forward to seeing you.
Useful Information
For all travel in Seoul.
Seoul Tourist Information
It is the official Seoul Tour Information website. All you need to know about Seoul is here.
Gangnam Tourist Information Center
You can find all the information about Gangnam and more here. Visit the official Gangnam tourist information center and find out the hidden attractions of Gangnam.
Gangnam Medical Tour Information
http://medicaltour.gangnam.go.kr
Standing in the spot light, Gangnam-gu is home to 80% of plastic surgery and dermatology clinics in Seoul. Now is the time to visit Gangnam-gu where you will be served with unforgettable experiences and filled with a satisfaction that will last you a lifetime.
In Seoul
Everything Around Gangnam
Restaurants
Gourmet Road – http://kstar.ihq.co.kr/ssroad/index.php
Wednesday Food Talk – http://program.interest.me/tvn/wedfoodtalk
Live Music
Once in a Blue Moon – http://www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr/main/
All that Jazz – http://allthatjazz.kr/
Club Evans – http://www.clubevans.com/
DOJO Lounge- https://www.facebook.com/dojolounge
J.J. Mahoney’s – http://www.seoul.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/jjmahoneys/entertainment-en.html
Clubs
Octagon – http://octagonkorea3.wix.com/cluboctagon)
Mass (http://clubmass.kr/)
Answer (https://www.facebook.com/THECLUBANSWER)
Arena (http://arebaseoull.wix.com/clubarena)
Ellui (http://www.elluiseoul.co.kr/)
M2 (http://www.ohoo.net/m2/)
Cocoon (https://www.facebook.com/clubcocoonseoul/?fref=ts)
Big John's Recommendations
Recommendations within walking distance
Restaurants
본갈비 (Korean BBQ) – http://postman6666.blog.me/220450682086
자연별곡 (Korean Buffet) – http://blog.naver.com/theazure7/220586292386
성성식당 (Korean Chicken Stew) – http://jiwon9117.blog.me/220562252209
새마을식당 (Korean BBQ) – http://blog.naver.com/h_docu/220602741656
강남곱창이야기(Korean intestine BBQ) – http://blog.naver.com/lovelyrananc/220565093627
갯벌의 진주 (Korean Seafood) – http://blog.naver.com/peonya_a/220597682088
진격대포 (Korean Seafood) – http://blog.naver.com/raonj/220627360685
원조쌈밥집 (Korean Vegetable Wrap)- http://blog.naver.com/yoonsh0609/220603080079
본가(Korean BBQ) – http://blog.naver.com/dldbfmls11/220551600042
토끼정 (Japanese Home Food ) – http://blog.naver.com/imha_rang/220622437325
아소산 (Japanese Fusion) – http://blog.naver.com/onlytodo/220629331366
아비꼬 (Japanese Curry) – http://horong95.blog.me/220589152668
다경 양꼬치 (Chinese Skewered Mutton) – http://santafe17.blog.me/120195826875
반피차이 (Thai Food) – http://blog.naver.com/purech87/220593050624
Muchacho (Mexican) – http://blog.naver.com/jongsung8351/220560626988
Cowboy (Texan BBQ) – http://blog.naver.com/redrabbit355/220540605177
Night Live/ Clubs / Entertainment
Club Mass – http://clubmass.kr/
Club Octagon – http://octagonkorea3.wix.com/cluboctagon
Cube Music Town (Karaoke) – http://blog.naver.com/lyjspace420/220225256440
Smashing Bowl (Bowling & Pub) – http://blog.naver.com/cameo1009/220282414653
Screen Baseball (Virtual Baseball Game) – http://blog.naver.com/romois/220534729113
Dart Prince (Dart Game) – http://blog.naver.com/jarjhk90/220447073963
Bar/Pub
Three in a Bed – http://blog.naver.com/lovelyrananc/220431367377
Dublin – http://blog.naver.com/olivia1113/220544083240
Bulldog Pub – http://blog.naver.com/kyb925/220548127340
코다차야 – http://blog.naver.com/sdy2579/220627587939
한신포차 – http://blog.naver.com/wqwq12/220628509958
Kathy Pub – http://banhada.co.kr/220624300264