Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel
8.8
Excellent(1373 reviews)
Aekyung Tower, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-Gu, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
+82 2-768-3000
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Hotel Description
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel, located at Aekyung Tower, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, South Korea. This modern hotel occupies a prime position in a high-rise building above a vibrant shopping mall, seamlessly blending urban convenience with comfort. Situated in the buzzing area of Hongdae, renowned for its lively student bars, trendy shops, and artistic culture, the hotel provides an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers. Nearby attractions such as Haneul Park offer scenic trails along the riverside, making it easy to explore the natural beauty of Seoul.
The streamlined rooms at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae are thoughtfully designed to enhance your stay, featuring free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Each room is equipped with minifridges and safes, allowing for both relaxation and security. Guests can enjoy city views from their rooms, adding an extra touch of charm to their accommodation. The ambiance is warm and inviting, ensuring a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring the city.
The hotel boasts a range of special amenities that cater to the needs of modern travelers. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily in a low-key dining room, offering a delightful start to your day. For those looking to maintain their fitness routine, the hotel features a well-equipped fitness center, including treadmills and free weights, which is one of the few in the area. Additionally, two meeting rooms are available for business needs, complemented by a business center that offers essential services.
Transportation and accessibility are made easy, with the Hongik University subway station conveniently located nearby, providing quick access to the city's major attractions. Gyeongbokgung Palace, with its rich history, is just 25 minutes away by subway, while N Seoul Tower, offering panoramic city views, can be reached in a similar time frame. For international travelers, Gimpo International Airport is a quick 20-minute transit ride, while Incheon International Airport is about an hour away.
Health and safety are top priorities at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae. The hotel has implemented rigorous health protocols to ensure guest well-being throughout their stay, maintaining a smoke-free environment and adhering to cleanliness standards.
While staying at the hotel, guests will find plenty of activities and experiences to engage with the local culture. Explore the vibrant streets of Hongdae, known for its nightlife and art scene, or take leisurely walks along the scenic trails of nearby parks. Local entertainment options abound, with festivals and events often taking place, providing guests with an immersive experience in the heart of Seoul.
Nearby top sights include Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you can join free guided tours, the iconic N Seoul Tower with its revolving restaurant, the historic Bukchon Hanok Village, bustling Myeong-dong, and the tranquil Cheonggyecheon stream, all within a short transit distance.
Food lovers will appreciate the diverse dining options close to the hotel, including SOOKJAI for Thai cuisine (13 min taxi ride), JungHwaBokChun for Chinese delights (16 min), the Italian flavors at 테이커테이블 (17 min), the izakaya experience at Late Night Dining Haas (17 min), and Hong Kong Daepaedang also offering Chinese dishes (16 min). Each restaurant presents a unique culinary journey, ensuring guests can savor the best of local and international flavors.
We warmly invite you to experience the exceptional hospitality at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, where modern comfort meets the dynamic spirit of Seoul!
The streamlined rooms at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae are thoughtfully designed to enhance your stay, featuring free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Each room is equipped with minifridges and safes, allowing for both relaxation and security. Guests can enjoy city views from their rooms, adding an extra touch of charm to their accommodation. The ambiance is warm and inviting, ensuring a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring the city.
The hotel boasts a range of special amenities that cater to the needs of modern travelers. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily in a low-key dining room, offering a delightful start to your day. For those looking to maintain their fitness routine, the hotel features a well-equipped fitness center, including treadmills and free weights, which is one of the few in the area. Additionally, two meeting rooms are available for business needs, complemented by a business center that offers essential services.
Transportation and accessibility are made easy, with the Hongik University subway station conveniently located nearby, providing quick access to the city's major attractions. Gyeongbokgung Palace, with its rich history, is just 25 minutes away by subway, while N Seoul Tower, offering panoramic city views, can be reached in a similar time frame. For international travelers, Gimpo International Airport is a quick 20-minute transit ride, while Incheon International Airport is about an hour away.
Health and safety are top priorities at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae. The hotel has implemented rigorous health protocols to ensure guest well-being throughout their stay, maintaining a smoke-free environment and adhering to cleanliness standards.
While staying at the hotel, guests will find plenty of activities and experiences to engage with the local culture. Explore the vibrant streets of Hongdae, known for its nightlife and art scene, or take leisurely walks along the scenic trails of nearby parks. Local entertainment options abound, with festivals and events often taking place, providing guests with an immersive experience in the heart of Seoul.
Nearby top sights include Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you can join free guided tours, the iconic N Seoul Tower with its revolving restaurant, the historic Bukchon Hanok Village, bustling Myeong-dong, and the tranquil Cheonggyecheon stream, all within a short transit distance.
Food lovers will appreciate the diverse dining options close to the hotel, including SOOKJAI for Thai cuisine (13 min taxi ride), JungHwaBokChun for Chinese delights (16 min), the Italian flavors at 테이커테이블 (17 min), the izakaya experience at Late Night Dining Haas (17 min), and Hong Kong Daepaedang also offering Chinese dishes (16 min). Each restaurant presents a unique culinary journey, ensuring guests can savor the best of local and international flavors.
We warmly invite you to experience the exceptional hospitality at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, where modern comfort meets the dynamic spirit of Seoul!
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Modern hotel located above a shopping mall
2. Complimentary breakfast buffet served daily
3. Well-equipped fitness center with modern equipment
4. Quick access to public transportation options
5. Commitment to health and safety measures
6. Close to popular attractions and cultural sites
7. Stylish rooms with city views and essential amenities
8.8 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Gyeongbokgung Palace
39 min
N Seoul Tower41 min
Bukchon Hanok Village37 min
Myeong-dong40 min
Cheonggyecheon16 min
Nearest locations
SOOKJAI
13 min
동보성 정통 옛날 손 짜장13 min
홍대 맛집 홍대IN파스타 | Hongdae Restaurant HongdaeINPasta14 min
一片里脊弘大店（1++頂級韓牛）14 min
JungHwaBokChun16 min
Hong Kong Daepaedang16 min
테이커테이블17 min
Late Night Dining Haas17 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Location rating | 8.8 |
| Nearest airport | Gimpo International Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 20 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
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Location
Aekyung Tower, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-Gu, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Airports:
Gimpo International Airport
Transit: 20 min
Incheon International Airport
Transit: 1 hr 6 min
Nearby locations
8.8
Excellent Location
Mapo-gu
Buzzing area with student bars & shops in fashionable Hongdae, plus trails in riverside Haneul Park.
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Parking & transportation
Parking
Services
Front desk
Full-service laundry
Self-service laundry
Pets
No pets
Languages spoken
English
Accessibility
Accessible
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Business & events
Business center
Meeting rooms
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Wellness
Fitness center
Elliptical machine
Treadmill
Free weights
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Pools
No pools
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
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Michael
5/5
1. Location: Located at Exit 5 of Hongdae Entrance Station. There is an escalator at the exit. Once you get up, turn right and you will find the hotel, which is very convenient. It is within walking distance of the Hongdae business district. Although some people think it is relatively outlying, I like its secludedness. There are relatively few people and cars, and it is convenient to call a taxi. On the last day, I had an afternoon flight, so I had time to make final purchases nearby.2. Function: There is a 7-11 diagonally opposite the hotel, and the CU directly opposite is under renovation and will open in November. Various needs can be met within walking distance. Money exchange, Daiso, restaurants...all kinds of shops are easy to find. The 1st to 5th floors are shopping malls, focusing on celebrity chasing, animation, and clothing, with a younger audience; the 7th floor and above are the hotels, with the lobby and restaurant on the 7th floor. There are vending machines in the lobby to buy daily necessities, whether it is charging cables or cotton pads. Things like that can be purchased here. The breakfast dishes in the restaurant are extremely ordinary, but it's okay to have something fresh and convenient.3. Room:1. Because the end of the bed is too close to the wall, the room feels small when you enter the room. However, the triple room can still spread three 28-inch suitcases at the same time, so the space is not so unbearable.2. There is no wardrobe, only an open clothes rail and a few hangers are provided, enough to hang the next day's clothes; the pillows are available in two softness and hardness.3. Bottled water will be replenished according to the number of people every day, regardless of whether you drink it or not.4. An international socket is provided, no adapter is required; when the bed is pushed open, there is a Korean socket under the bed board, which requires an adapter.5. You can hear the conversation in the next room and the sound of the hair dryer in the bathroom, but I don't think it has much impact. I didn't hear any noise when I was sleeping, so I think this varies from person to person. People who are more sensitive should bring their own earplugs. Bar.6. When leaving the room the next day, remember to press the cleaning button near the door in the room so that the cleaning staff will come in to clean.7. The high-rise building has a good view. It overlooks Hongdae Street. It has a unique atmosphere. When the weather is good, you can see the moon while lying on the bed.4. Summary:The location and transportation are well developed, and the reception staff are friendly and polite. Although the price of NT$38,000 for four nights is a bit expensive, considering the location and the experience of staying, overall I feel it is quite comfortable. If I come to Hongdae again next time, I will If you want to stay here again, I recommend it to everyone.
Shing
5/5
I will stay here again next time I go to Korea. The hotel is located right above Exit 5 of Hongdae Subway. The transportation is very convenient. There is AK PLAZA department store and convenience store under the hotel. There is even WITHMUU, which is most familiar to star chasers. Walking to Hongdae The shopping district doesn’t take five minutes either.The hotel staff are very friendly and the environment is clean. The hotel also has a breakfast buffet bar. Although the dishes vary little, they are very, very delicious. The lighting in the room is super good, and you can see the view of Mapo. The room you stayed in this time can see Seoul. towerIt is a hotel that has all the advantages
潘心怡
5/5
Very suitable for families and children, the location is very convenient
TS
Tom S
5/5
I’ve stayed here a few times and it’s always been good. It’s very modern and comfortable. The rooms were comfortable and clean and I slept well. The staff are friendly and helpful. …
chalmers huang
4/5
Located at Exit 5 of Hongdae, take the escalator and turn right. You will see that the Lobby is on the 7th floor. You need to take the elevator to the 7th floor to check in. The elevator can also go directly to the store on the 5th floor. It is very convenient and nearby. The famous Hongdae business district is very convenient for shopping and eating.The only drawback is that the water pressure in the hotel is insufficient, it takes a long time to get hot water, and the temperature is not easily adjusted. Other than that, everything is acceptable.Personal toiletries (toothbrush, comb, razor) are not provided, but they can be purchased at the self-service vending machine in the Lobby and you can pay by credit card
Bena Roberts
4/5
Nice location. Weird access via the lobby on the 7th floor and not really a holiday inn atmosphere. This is like a city business hotel. Vending machines for both money exchange and toiletries. The washing room is practical but 45 mins on power was not enough to dry my clothes and I had to blow dry them as it was check out time! The irons are great. The location is good but the hotel needs a bar!
abdullah alhafidh
5/5
One of the most beautiful hotels in SeoulThe location is great and close to a lively streetSorry, the hotel has Hongik Station, from where you can travel to all parts of SeoulThere is also a very wonderful walkway underneath the hotelThe price is approximately 500 riyals per nightBreakfast is delicious but not variedThere is a grocery store at the hotel entrance and a mall as wellHeungdae Street is a 2-minute walk awayChecking in and out is very fastThe rooms are spacious and cleanLaundry and ironing service is available for a fee and is self-serviceIn general, great and I will visit again
フォンス
3/5
This is my second time using it.The convenience of the location is outstanding, that's for sure.It is no exaggeration to say that Hongdae is the most suitable base for traveling to Seoul, especially for young people, and is directly connected to the station. It's great to be able to get into the hotel without getting wet in the rain.It's a place where it's easy to go shopping and drop off your belongings.The location of the hotel is perfect. There is even a convenience store on the first floor.The second point is that it is kept very clean.As it is a popular hotel, it seems to be well-occupied and well-maintained.However, my complaint is that it is really just a place to sleep.There are 0 amenities. Nothing. It's tough if you don't bring a lot of things. Considering the price, I expected a bit more service, but there was nothing.The shower in the room was also very weak. It's fine in the summer, but it seems to be difficult during the severe cold season.Also, it was October, and although it was cold at night, the heating didn't turn on. This was also quite painful.Also, there are only 3 elevators, but they are always busy. You can't use the stairs, and the front desk is on the 7th floor, so you'll always have to wait, so even though it's in a great location, you'll end up wasting a lot of time going back to your room frequently.In terms of details, there are few electrical outlets in the room, the location is bad, there are no shelves at all, which is inconvenient for long-term stays, etc. Other than the location and cleanliness, I think it's quite difficult. .