Hotels near Hongdae, Seoul

Recommended to stay here as staff were very friendly and assisted fully in checking in and providing assistance. Breakfast was pretty decent as well and area was close to station, so it was easy to access other food areas such a Myeongdong. However, not much food options in the proximity of the hotel, aside from a 24hr ramyeon store.

The location is fantastic, just a 5-minute walk from Exit 14 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park subway station (though my navigation suggested 10 minutes via main roads, there's a convenient shortcut). The lobby on the 14th floor is very spacious. The room was impressively large, bigger than other properties of the same brand I've stayed at, including one nearby and another in Jeju Island (this is my third time staying with this chain). The bed was nothing special, about 1 meter wide, but perfectly adequate for a solo traveler. If I return to the area, this would absolutely be my top choice! The attached photo is of Hongdae – I completely forgot to take pictures of the hotel itself!

Very impressed with this accomodation for the price paid. Common area is clean and sleek - good massage chairs ($2 for 15 mins!), plenty of study tables, multiple washer and dryers, big kitchen with vending machines and a big 24/7 gym with pilates. Deluxe room is big enough for 2 opened luggages. Walking distance to a few good bakeries and coffee, 15 mins walk to Hongik University station and Hongdae shopping area. Only con is the bed is slightly hard. Will recommend all my friends to this place

Nice to have the airport limousine bus stop right at this hotel. Stayed in the exec twin room for 3nights. Very comfortable beds and fluffy towels! Room seems left ”vacant” for some time as the room doesnt smell fresh with stale-musky scent. Staff are professional but seems like the guest services is a little unsure of the hotel surroundings when we asked for directions. And regardless of being environmental friendly, my humble view is that a 5-star hotel should still provide to the basic toiletries amenities. On our 2nd night stay, strangely we can smell the cigarette smoke in our room - not sure if the air piping system is not good or some guest smoking in his/her room.

This hotel is very close to the metro station Bell Road 5th Street Exit 2, about 10 minutes walk, very close to the center point! The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful to our travelers. We checked in at 3pm and the room was very clean! There is also a large balcony, but in the summer I do not go out, the weather is too hot, if the winter, it is really perfect! There are many sockets in the room , remember to bring an adapter. The drinks and cakes at the coffee shop downstairs are excellent, and the owner even gave us free breakfast! You go every day and get free food every day, and it's very courteous so if you want to take out will give you a box to take away. Really good service 👍🏻 We were a group of 5 people and we liked this hotel! The one my brother lives in is a 3-person room with a bathtub! If I come back to play again, I will definitely book this one again 👍🏻 Highly recommended 👍🏻

Our 5-day, 4-night stay at this hotel was quite good! We booked a triple room for two adults and one child. It's worth noting that many hotels in Korea charge per person, unlike in China where a standard room can often accommodate three. It's best to confirm this before booking. Getting there from the airport: Take bus 6015 and get off at the 'Hotel G3' stop. While there are Chinese announcements before the stop, it's still wise to pay attention. Remember to press the red button above your seat one stop prior to signal the driver. Once you get off, walk down a gentle slope for a few dozen meters (no stairs), turn left, and you'll see the hotel. It's very conveniently located! (To return to the airport, wait at the same stop. Make sure to have 17,000 KRW cash per person ready.) The hotel lobby is on the second basement level (B2). The front desk staff speak English, and check-in was very quick. They'll hand you a small slip of paper with your room number and door code. Remember to take a photo of it and then dispose of the paper safely, as losing it could be a security risk. While the hotel isn't directly in Myeongdong (it's about a 10-15 minute walk to the shopping street), its location is excellent due to its proximity to public transport. Chungmuro subway station is right downstairs, just outside the hotel entrance, and it's only one stop away from Myeongdong. The room itself is a bit small, but it's well-equipped with a large refrigerator and a microwave, which were incredibly convenient. There's also a supermarket downstairs where we could easily grab snacks. For breakfast, we often bought rice balls, cakes, and delicious milk from the nearby convenience store. Additionally, there's a washing machine with a dryer function. If you plan to use it, make sure to bring your own laundry detergent, though we personally didn't use this amenity. The room's soundproofing was pretty good, and bath towels were replaced daily. The elevators were acceptable; we never had to wait too long. More specific details can be found in the hotel's informational guide (see my photo #6).

Friendly staff, everyone spoke English and was super kind and helpful. Right in front of subway and airport shuttle. Directly opposite Daiso. Can not fault!!!!

My partner and I stayed at the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun for 5 nights and had a truly wonderful experience. From the moment we checked in, we were warmly welcomed by Dennis, who went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. He provided us with a lot of helpful information about the hotel and surrounding area, and his service throughout our stay was exceptional – truly 5-star! The location is fantastic – just a short walk to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park subway station, which made getting around the city incredibly easy. There are also plenty of convenience stores and cafes nearby, which was super handy. We also appreciated that the airport limousine bus to Incheon Airport stops just a few minutes from the hotel – very convenient for our return trip. The hotel itself is modern, clean, and well-maintained, with great amenities and comfortable rooms. It definitely lives up to its 5-star rating. We highly recommend this hotel to couples, families, or anyone looking for a quality stay in Seoul. We would definitely return in the future!

Our room was consistently cleaned and tidied up every day without fail. New towels were also promptly provided and folded neatly in the bathroom. Room was clean and the ventilation was excellent as well! Pillows were plush and everything was very comfortable for our trip in Korea :). However one aspect that could be improved on would be the hotels breakfast buffet. Food items could be more varied and operated on a rotational menu.

Overall experience was ok. Location is fine but not as close like other hotel, Moxy. However, close to local market which added some new experience. Room was fine, the minor points are shower head is “Mist” style, I felt not strong shower at all. The hair dryer is not the strong one neither. Free mini bar but we are not big fans, however coffee machine is a very good one!