Able Guesthouse Hongdae
8.4
Excellent(115 reviews)
7-5 Wausan-ro 29ma-gil, Mapo-gu, 서울, South Korea
+82 10-2909-1086
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Hotel Description
Able Guesthouse Hongdae is an inviting and vibrant accommodation located at 7-5 Wausan-ro 29ma-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Nestled in the lively Hongdae area, this trendy district is known for its youthful energy, filled with student bars, unique shops, and artistic spaces. Just a short walk away, guests can enjoy the serene trails of Haneul Park, perfect for an afternoon escape from the bustling streets. The hotel offers a cozy, comfortable ambiance, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and excitement in the heart of one of Seoul's most dynamic neighborhoods. It’s also one of the few accommodations in Hongdae that features an on-site restaurant, serving a delicious breakfast to kick-start the day.The rooms at Able Guesthouse Hongdae are designed for comfort and convenience, equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and other essential amenities to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Whether you're staying for a weekend or a longer vacation, the hotel provides a cozy environment to unwind after a day of exploring the area. The hotel's smoke-free, kid-friendly atmosphere ensures that all guests, including families, feel at home.Although the hotel doesn't feature a fitness center or spa, its prime location more than compensates for these amenities, offering easy access to the area's vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions. Guests also appreciate the hotel’s accessibility to public transportation, with both Gimpo and Incheon International Airports reachable within 25 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes, respectively. Famous landmarks such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower are within a short transit ride, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in Seoul's history and culture.With so much to see and do in the area, Able Guesthouse Hongdae provides a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and local culture, making it a wonderful base for your Seoul adventure.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located in the trendy Hongdae district, known for its vibrant atmosphere and nightlife.
2. One of the few hotels in the area with an on-site restaurant serving breakfast.
3. Cozy, smoke-free, and kid-friendly property ideal for families and solo travelers.
4. Air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and essential amenities for a comfortable stay.
5. Perfectly positioned near the scenic Haneul Park and bustling Hongdae shopping and dining options.
6. Convenient access to public transportation, including easy routes to major landmarks and airports.
7. Close proximity to key attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower.
8. Nearby famous restaurants including Mediterranean, Mexican, and Asian fusion dining experiences.
9. Minutes away from vibrant cultural sites like Bukchon Hanok Village and Cheonggyecheon stream.
10. A great base for exploring Seoul, offering easy access to both local and historical attractions.
8.8 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Gyeongbokgung Palace
39 min
N Seoul Tower51 min
Bukchon Hanok Village38 min
Myeong-dong34 min
Cheonggyecheon23 min
Nearest locations
Sodam Sikdang
13 min
홍대 맛집 홍대IN파스타 | Hongdae Restaurant HongdaeINPasta14 min
Kamiya14 min
Jin Jin Ga-yeon15 min
흠식당15 min
아민 연남17 min
Taegugsu17 min
Gusto Taco19 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 8.8 |
| Nearest airport | Gimpo International Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 25 min |
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Location
7-5 Wausan-ro 29ma-gil, Mapo-gu, 서울, South Korea
Airports:
Gimpo International Airport
Transit: 25 min
Incheon International Airport
Transit: 1 hr 15 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
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Amenities and Facilities
Pets
No pets
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
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7.5
40 reviews
Wonderful
22
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5
Good
3
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1
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9
Andreea Răduț
5/5
It was a very pleasant stay in one of the best locations in the city.
Room 4
Service 5
Location5
Noëllie Roselier
1/5
Worst experienceI made my reservation via Agoda (I advise against it because it is impossible to retrieve the phone numbers or videos via messaging). So I didn't have all the information to check in independently. I arrive at 1 a.m. unable to find the place. Fortunately I managed to get a response from the host after an hour of trying. I finally get to my bed. But this dear gentleman was not happy with my late arrival (even though he had been informed of my reservation) and the fact that I called him in the middle of the night. It was therefore without any shame that he canceled my reservation and asked me to find new accommodation the next day. Very unprofessional and I have never seen such an unpleasant host with no understanding of the problem
pani tato
3/5
[Good points] Great location! It is close to Hongdae Station and there are many restaurants around.On the day of my stay, I was sent a video with instructions on how to get to the guesthouse and a password, so I was able to get there safely even if I arrived late at night.Washing machine and dryer available at 1000w (from 9:00 to 21:00)[Not so good] Although the room is kept clean, the shower and toilet smell like sewage.There were a lot of cockroaches in the communal kitchen at night and it was very scary. I don't feel like eating breakfast made in an unsanitary kitchen even if it's free.
Tiong yew
5/5
Sound insulation is not good
Room 3
Service 5
Location5
Yi Hsuan
1/5
It is recommended that people who want to book this room please look for other places to stay!My friend and I booked this accommodation through Booking.com. When we wanted to check in on the first day, we couldn’t contact the landlord. He didn’t reply after sending messages. Even when we asked local Koreans to call him, he didn’t answer. We tried every possible method. After going through (KakaoTalk/Line/Booking), I still couldn’t contact the landlord, so my friend and I could only spend one night at the jjimjilbang:) Finally, when he replied to the message, it was already 12 a.m. pm, we have already rested at the steam room a few kilometers away. What does it mean to tell us that we can check in at this time?The next day we went to the accommodation according to the method he gave us, but it turned out that the address and room password were wrong. This was really nothing like this. We later found the right place and room on our own. We also reported to the landlord that we failed to check in on the first day, but his attitude was that he gave us the password, and it was us who failed to check in later, and it was not his problem. It’s not like this to bully tourists if you don’t criticize yourself at all==Because this happened, our subsequent itinerary was directly disrupted. It was really a bad experience. If I could, I really wouldn't give it even one star. I advise everyone who wants to live here to really think twice, otherwise it may happen that they have paid but have no place to live. ^^
Peggy Chen
1/5
I initially booked accommodation for April 27 through booking and didn’t notice that re-confirm was required. However, on the day of check-in on April 27, I saw a reminder message from the landlord who responded immediately and apologized for not re-confirming, and indeed informed us. We will check in today, and the landlord responded immediately that it was OK.But when we arrived at the booking address, we found that there was no counter on site, and the landlord didn’t give us the room password. He didn’t answer his phone calls, and he didn’t reply when we sent messages. We asked local Koreans to help us contact us. We tried all the contact methods he provided above ( line, whatsapp, kakaotalk, Korean number), the landlord did not respond, so my friend and I paid but had no place to stay, so we had to sleep in a steam room. Later, the landlord finally came back, but it was already 12 o'clock in the morning:) We had already rested at the steam room some distance away, and it was 12 o'clock in the morning when he told me that we could check in, right? ? The next day we went to the accommodation according to the method he gave us, but it turned out that the address and room password were wrong. This was really nothing like this. We later found the right place and room on our own. We also reported to the landlord that we failed to check in on the first day, but his attitude was that he gave us the password and we failed to check in later, so it was not his problem. Because this happened, our subsequent itinerary was directly disrupted. It was really a bad experience. I hope everyone can avoid lightning and don’t have to pay money but have no room to sleep==
HM
Hanene M
1/5
This is literally my worst tripe i ever had a nightmare, the owner is so rude and racist, the place is super dirty the toilets smells until outside disgusting humidity everywhere !!!! Please avoid this toxic atmosphere and find another property to spend a normal holiday because he ruined mine !!!!!
djmikekrm
1/5
location is hard to find , toilet super dirty and smells so bad , the owner is so rude he don’t pick up the phone and racist . Common area so messy and disgusting and super noisy no one is controlling anything everything is a choas there
Room 1
Service 1
Location1
Julia Beaudoin
5/5
I am 22 and did a solo trip to Seoul and this was a great place to stay. Very cheap and it’s such a cozy place. I payed $70 CAD for 4 nights which would be like less than 1 night somewhere in Canada. So I’d say pretty worth it. I stayed in the women’s dorm with 2 bunk beds and everyone was very respectful. There’s privacy curtains so it feels like you have your own place. The house has everything you need and it’s in such a great location with a night market right by and lots of places to eat. House was a little messy but that’s because there are lots of women with their luggage so not a big deal. Everything was contactless checkin I just texted the boss when I got there and told him what bed I chose which was nice and convenient. I saw some negative reviews before coming but I’m assuming those people just had higher expectations. I don’t mind a little mess and everything not being perfect. This isn’t a fancy hotel so if your just looking for a nice place to crash while you explore it’s great. Overall would definitely recommend, and will be staying here again if I’m back in seoul.
Светлана Васильева
5/5
The location is the main advantage of this place. The second huge plus is the excellent pressure of hot water, which allows you to wash with pleasure. The rooms are modest, corresponding to the price requested for them. The lack of sound insulation is compensated by transport accessibility and location
Apple Beauty
5/5
Very comfortable, quiet , in the center of Hongdea , easy walk to train station , shopping ,foods all night , staff very friendly , room clean , toilet good , cheap price , will 100% come back again and 100% recommend✌️✌️✌️Notice !!!They have 3 building near by each other , so when you arrive you will have no idea witch room or building will you get , you must have to wait until check in time about 3 pm until you get message from the owner witch room you are stay , it may a bit confused you but after everything will be good,They doesn’t have a big tower , so !! You may have to bring your own tower .
YKHome
5/5
Excellent value for money, close to Hongdae Pedestrian Area
JJL
3/5
Not very clean, construction going on outside so lots of noise from the early morning. The room was next to the communal area so you’d wake up early in the morning to the noise of pots and pans and smells of breakfast. When there was a whole family breakfasting you’d have to wait til they were done eating. Bread, juice, eggs, coffee and tee are provided though not worth waiting for. The communal area/kitchen didn't have much room to really sit and eat with a lot of people. Location is great though.
Alessia Piga
5/5
Everything perfect, I will definitely come back
R K
4/5
This place was a bit hard to find. When I got inside, I was really shocked at how messy the guesthouse was upon arrival. The common area was extremely hot and humid. Fridge was full of other people's food. When I got to my room, I was surprised at how big it was, I was expecting something a little bit smaller. The bathroom was always smelly, and could never dry, even with the window open. My bathroom curtain didnt even cover the entire window, so I had to buy a curtain myself so that people from outside couldnt see me showering or using the toilet.Overall the place is okay, but I only like my room, not the common area or the bathroom.
Zi Ran Xie
5/5
Best stay in hongdae
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Swetlana Schütz
5/5
Like this, so familiar 🥰 good central place on Hongdae! Owner is very nice and answer really fast. Room is clean and included all stuff you need.
VIPRED ROOM
5/5
Good location and clean
joan sim
4/5
stayed for a week. the triple room on the upper floor has a really small toilet and there was some drain pipe smell. requested to change room and they were able to accommodate which is very good.pros: has water dispenser. close to hongik station. cheap. fast reply.cons: have to carry luggage up the stairs. walls are a bit thin so there is occasional noise but is ok.water pressure was okay
Ashley Hu
5/5
I recommend it!