Where to Stay in Hongdae, Seoul: 6 Accommodations In This Trendy Area

1. RYSE, Autograph Collection (from USD 382)

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RYSE, Autograph Collection is another stylish and trendy stay in Seoul that’s perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families. It is within walking distance to Hongdae Subway Station (Line 2, Jungang Line, and Airport Railroad) and downtown Hongdae, where you can find some of Seoul’s top shopping malls. Each room in this rental has a smart TV, a Bluetooth speaker, as well as a private bathroom with specially designed bathrobes and a rain shower. They also offer family rooms with amenities to suit the guests’ needs. Guests also enjoy staying at the property’s rooftop lounge and bar.

2. Hotel The Designers Hongdae (from USD 137)

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One more for you to pick that has an awesome location. Hotel The Designers Hongdae is not only within 3 minutes of walking distance to Hapjeong Subway Station (Line 2), it offers slick, stylish rooms that are spacious and feature all modern amenities, including free WiFi and an electric kettle (morning cuppa sorted for late risers!). Walk in to their in-house Italian restaurant for all-day a-la-carte menu as well as the sumptuous breakfast spread. It is one of the few hotels near Hongik University in Seoul.

The neighborhood is perfect for travellers interested in combing the streets for quaint cafes and local shops. The hipster area around Hongik University is a mere 10-minute walk away, while Myeongdong is a 25-minute ride away. Other attractions you can easily explore are National Museum of Korea (6.4 km or 4 miles) and Jongmyo Shrine (7.2 km or 4.4 miles) as well as I'Park Mall and Namdaemun Market that are around 5 km (3.1 miles) away.

3. Hi Jun The Style Guest House (from USD 52)

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If you are looking for homey accommodations, Hongdae, Seoul has a handful of rental that can give you this vibe. Hi Jun The Style Guest House is a place that guests love because the owner is just an awesome guy! This rental is located only 2 minutes away from Hongik University metro stop, giving it an unbeatable location and they only offer private rooms. They have singles, doubles, triples and family rooms on offer starting as low as 42 USD! Most rooms will have their own bathroom (if you pay a little more) but others will all have shared bathrooms. If you book a bigger room, they will even include a seating area to relax in after a busy day!

Of course, they offer free WiFi, access to a kitchen and they are the closest property to Gimpo International Airport, which is only 11 km (6.8 mi) away.

Address: 5, Donggyo-ro 25-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03992 Seoul, South Korea

4. Able Guesthouse Hongdae (from USD 12)

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It’s hard not to like this cosy guesthouse with heated floors and warm people. Exuding a hipster vibe, the accommodation doles out free breakfast, but you may need to fix your own while chatting up with fellow travelers. The no-frills rooms are all equipped with air-conditioning and heating and come with private baths, cable TV and free WiFi. What else can you ask for! There are both private and dorm rooms - just take your pick. All of them have great Internet coverage. The rooftop space and shared lounge area are perfect for mingling, while the on-site free parking takes care of rented cars for the road trippers.

Located only a 5-minute walk from Hongik University Subway Station (Airport Rail Line and Line 2), you’re surrounded by some of the popular pubs, shops, and cafes in Seoul. Venture a little further and you’ll find yourself near attractions and marketplaces like Namdaemun Market, Dongwha Duty-Free Shop, Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, and National Museum of Korea - to name a few.

5. Gateway Korea Guesthouse (from 35 USD)

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This property caters to solo travelers and offers a dorm setup, or double rooms for couples or two friends. The property is located in a quiet residential neighborhood 500 meters (1,640 feet) from Hapjeong Subway Station (Lines 2 and 6). Gateway Korea Guesthouse offers both free WiFi and a free continental breakfast for guests. Their simple rooms have air-conditioning in the summer and heating systems for the winter months. Bathrooms at this guesthouse are shared and towels, shampoo, and conditioner are provided. There is a shared kitchen just in case you want to cook and lounge areas to relax in throughout the guesthouse. If you are heading out early and need to store anything they do provide a luggage storage service upon request.

If you want to head to the popular Hongdae area, you can either walk 15 minutes or so right down the street or take a quick five minute subway ride from the property on Line 2. Incheon International Airport is a 45-minute drive from Gateway Korea Guesthouse or about an hour and 10 minutes on the subway from Hapjeong station.

Address: 2F, 50, Dongmak-ro 3-gil, Seoul, SO (see map)

Price: from 35 USD

Contact: +82 01068183103

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6. UWA Guesthouse

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UWA Guesthouse is one of my personal favorites in all of Seoul to stay for weekends in town. This property is located in Hongdae, a short 6 minute walk to Hongik University metro station. This is really a great area to stay in as it is quiet, but still well connected to anything and everything you want to see in Hongdae. Across the street you have 52nd Street Bar, a cool beer bar playing 80’s and 90’s music on large screens. Nearby you have the popular Han River to walk along, at only 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) away.

As soon as we walked in here I felt at home, the common areas were well equipped with TV’s and bean bag chairs, and the place was spotless. Included with your rate is a free simple breakfast of toast, coffee and tea is served in the mornings. Double rooms here go from a mere 30 USD, and for that price we had everything we needed and more. You will have a shared bathroom in this property but it was also spotless, which included hot-water showers and hairdryers. Individual lockers are provided as well. If you have an extended stay here at UWA Guesthouse, you will find barbeque facilities and a shared kitchen where hot meals and snacks can be prepared. Other facilities offered include a tour desk, luggage storage space and laundry facilities. This affordable self-catering accommodation provides clean and comfortable rooms with air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi access is available in this guesthouse.

This area is best for travelers interested in cafés, gourmet food and shopping for clothes. It is only an 8-minute walk from the vibrant streets of Hong Dae. Incheon International Airport is 50 minutes away by car.

A trendy place to call home

We hope you found your new place to call home in Seoul from our budget and value list, even if it is just for a few days. These properties have been tried and tested by real people, who thought they stood out and deserved recognition, so we hope you do too!