OPTIMA WELLNESS MUSEUMITAEWON

Optima Wellness Museum · Itaewon

Pharmacy open until 11 PM. Luggage lockers 24 hours.

You'll find us next to Olive Young on Itaewon-ro, on the first floor of Hamilton Shopping Center, just 6 m from Itaewon Station Exit 1. Talk to a pharmacist in English, Chinese or Japanese, get an instant tax refund on purchases of KRW 15,000 or more, or drop your bag and explore Itaewon hands-free.

Pharmacy open daily 11:00–23:00

Storefront of Optima Wellness Museum Pharmacy on Itaewon-ro in Seoul, with a window sign reading Enjoy Itaewon, All Day Protected, Drop and Go, Open 24H
Itaewon-ro storefront

Drop & Go

Drop your bag, free your hands

The pharmacy has luggage lockers in three sizes (S, M and L), available 24 hours a day, 6 m from Itaewon Station Exit 1. The sign in the store window puts it simply: “Drop your bag, free your hands, open 24H.”

Black luggage locker wall at Optima Wellness Museum Itaewon
Storefront window sign reading Drop and Go, Drop your bag, Free your hands, Open 24H, next to a Lockers Information price board

Fees are shown on the Lockers Information board in the store window. Staff can explain how the lockers work during pharmacy hours (11:00–23:00).

When it helps

  • Before check-in or after check-out, leave your bags and keep exploring.
  • Shopping in Itaewon? Lock your bags away and walk around hands-free.
  • Between hotels or before a flight, it’s a quick stop right by the station.
Luggage locker details →

Near your hotel

A pharmacy near your Itaewon hotel

Optima Wellness Museum Itaewon is at 179 Itaewon-ro, the same street address as Hamilton Hotel, and about 250 to 680 m, in a straight line, from four other hotels around Itaewon. The pharmacy is open 11:00–23:00 every day, so you can stop by after dinner or a night out. Coming from Hangangjin Station? Take Line 6 one stop west to Itaewon, or walk along Itaewon-ro for about 16 minutes.

  • Hamilton Hotel

    about 25 m

    Same street address: 179 Itaewon-ro. The pharmacy is on the first floor of Hamilton Shopping Center, about 25 m from the hotel on the map. Ask your front desk which door to use.

  • Nouvelle Seoul

    about 250 m
  • Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon

    about 420 m
  • Grand Hyatt Seoul

    about 650 m
  • Mondrian Seoul Itaewon

    about 680 m

Distances are measured in a straight line between map coordinates (OpenStreetMap), not along walking routes. Hills and crossings make the actual walk longer. This is not a full list of nearby hotels, and we are not affiliated with any of them.

Hotel-by-hotel directions →
Itaewon-roBogwang-roBogwang-roItaewon Stn.1Pharmacy6 m fromItaewon Stn. Exit 1Entrance next toOlive YoungGrand Hyatt Seoul14-min walkImperial Palace7-min walkHangangjin(Line 6)16-min walkNouvelle Seoul5-min walkMondrian Seoul Itaewon12-min walkN
Dotted lines are walking routes. The pharmacy area is enlarged, so the map isn't to scale, and times are approximate. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Inside

What’s inside

Light-wood shelving, a pharmacy counter and a self-service health check station, all on the ground floor of Hamilton Shopping Center.

A counter sign reading Care Talk next to a notice for the supplement portioning service and Make Your Day Vitamins packs
No.01

Care Talk and supplements portioned for you

Talk one-to-one with a pharmacist about your health goals and which products suit you. General guidance only. It does not replace a doctor’s diagnosis.

As the in-store sign explains, bring in the supplements you'd like packed and we'll divide them into 30-day packs.

The Biogram self health-measurement station inside the pharmacy
No.02

Self-service health checks

A Biogram station lets you check several health indicators yourself in one visit. Ask the staff which measurements are available and how to start.

No booking needed — just walk in.

Counter with a TAX FREE sign, payment kiosks and a wall screen reading Optima Wellness Museum
No.03

Instant tax refund

Foreign visitors get an instant tax refund at the counter on purchases of KRW 15,000 or more: show your passport and the tax is deducted before you pay. We accept Alipay, WeChat Pay and cards issued outside Korea.

Corner of wood shelving with wellness products and a refrigerated case
No.04

Shelves, chilled drinks and everyday essentials

Wood shelving wraps the room, with chilled drinks and product tables in the middle. Staff can point you to the right shelf.

Also on the shelves

  • Health supplements
  • Pet medicines, supplements and treats
  • Kids’ and family supplements and first-aid essentials
  • Premium skin care (acne, scar and pigmentation ranges)
Bright ground-floor hall with light-wood display tablesWood shelving wall with a central display table and a wall screen

Find us

Visit

11:00–23:00Pharmacy, open every day of the year
24 hoursLuggage lockers
Address
1F Hamilton Shopping Center, 179 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04350
Pharmacy hours
Every day 11:00–23:00, all year round
Luggage lockers
Available 24 hours a day in sizes S, M and L; fees are posted on the board in the window
Phone
02-749-3775
Station
Itaewon Station (Line 6) Exit 1, 6 m away
Parking
Paid parking nearby. 1 hour free with a ₩50,000 purchase; otherwise ₩1,500 per 10 minutes.
Good to know
Staff speak English, Chinese and Japanese. Alipay, WeChat Pay and cards issued outside Korea accepted. We offer free Wi-Fi, separate men’s and women’s restrooms and a waiting area. Pets are welcome.
Reservations
No booking needed — just walk in

FAQ

Before you come

How do I find the pharmacy from Olive Young in Itaewon?
We're right next door to Olive Young on Itaewon-ro, on the first floor of Hamilton Shopping Center, 6 m from Itaewon Station Exit 1.
Is there a pharmacy near Itaewon Station that is open late?
Yes. Optima Wellness Museum Itaewon is 6 m from Itaewon Station Exit 1 (Seoul Metro Line 6), and the pharmacy is open every day from 11:00 to 23:00.
Can I store my luggage near Itaewon Station?
Yes. The pharmacy, on the first floor of Hamilton Shopping Center, has luggage lockers in sizes S, M and L, available 24 hours a day. Fees are shown on the Lockers Information board in the store window.
Which hotels are close to the pharmacy?
Hamilton Hotel has the same street address, 179 Itaewon-ro. Nouvelle Seoul, Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon, Grand Hyatt Seoul and Mondrian Seoul Itaewon are about 250 to 680 m away in a straight line. See the hotel-by-hotel guide for details.
Can I get a tax refund?
Yes. Foreign visitors get an instant tax refund on purchases of KRW 15,000 or more. Show your passport at the counter and you pay the tax-free price right away.
Do the staff speak English, Chinese or Japanese?
Yes. Staff speak English, Chinese and Japanese, and ten of the pharmacists speak English.
Can I pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay?
Yes. We accept Alipay, WeChat Pay and cards issued outside Korea.
Can I get supplements split into daily packs?
Yes. Bring the dietary supplements you take, and we’ll divide them into 30-day packs.
What does the health check station measure?
It is a self-service station that checks several health indicators at once. Ask our staff which measurements are available.
Is there parking?
There is paid parking nearby. You get 1 hour free with a ₩50,000 purchase; otherwise it costs ₩1,500 per 10 minutes.
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are welcome, and the store also carries pet medicines, supplements and treats.
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