Hongdae Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Hongik University

4.5/5(77 reviews)

Explore the campus of Hongik University during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Hongik University
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Trickeye Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Trickeye Museum in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Trickeye Museum
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Hongdae Street

You can enjoy the entertainment at Hongdae Street during your travels to Seoul. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Hongdae Street
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Lotte World

4/5(66 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Lotte World
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Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(26 reviews)

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
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Lotte World Tower

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Lotte World Tower is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lotte World Tower

Top hotels in Hongdae

Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo
Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo
3 out of 5
460-25 Seogyo-dong Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €72 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
€72
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Namdaemun Market and Gyeongbokgung Palace are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (182 reviews)
"Around 10min walk to train station and mang won market Great for sole traveller or couple as rooms are not big enough for family There is a place for working out(gym) and cooking facility(microwaves, induction cookers and pots and pans), also laundry on the downstairs with reasonable price(4,000 ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo
L7 Hongdae
L7 Hongdae
4 out of 5
141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
The price is €149 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
€149
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
Great location!
"Good value for price, and excellent location in Hongdae. Also very convenient money exchange machine available in the common area. Could see some wear in the room (eg, scratches on walls). Elevators could be slow during peak times, and there was a line up to use the laundry room!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

L7 Hongdae
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
188 Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €127 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
€127
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"First 3 days I was in a room with a bathroom that was way too small for me to use the toilet since I'm so tall. Please make sure next time I get a bigger bathroom with no wall in front of the toilet. Thanks"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel
RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott
RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott
4.5 out of 5
130, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €191 per night from 27 May to 28 May
€191
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved staying here and will absolutely be back again! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul
5 out of 5
322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €295 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€295
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were truly fantastic in helping us with every query and ensuring that our stay was enjoyable. The rooms were lovely, spacious and comfortable with phenomenal views"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Grand Hyatt Seoul
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is €134 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
€134
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,757 reviews)
Good location and nice services
"This hotel location is excellent, rooms are clean and services are good, staff can speak English well, recommended. Thumb up and good job !!"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
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Other neighbourhoods around Hongdae

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Mapo-gu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Mangwon Market while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Mapo-gu
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Sinchon-dong

Consider a visit to Yonsei University Museum and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Sinchon-dong. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Sinchon Station or Ewha Woman's University Station.

Sinchon-dong
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Yeongdeungpo-gu

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.

Yeongdeungpo-gu
War Memorial of Korea featuring signage and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Yongsan-gu

4/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.

Yongsan-gu
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu

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