Circle Hotel Seoul

2.5 star property
Hotel near Hongik University in Seoul

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Suite
Suite
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Deluxe Double Room
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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15, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 121-885
  • Place, YG Entertainment Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongdae Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (Standard double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room (Suite Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Seoul

Mapo-gu stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Mapo-gu hotel, you'll find YG Entertainment Building and KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae. Hongdae Street and Hongik University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mecenatpolis Mall - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • YG Entertainment Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mangwon Market - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hongik University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hongdae Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Hapjeong Station - 5 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪저스티나 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪합정옥 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪너랑나랑호프 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪덕이손만두 (Deoki Son Mandu) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪함반 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Circle Hotel Seoul

Hotel near Hongik University in Seoul
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seoul hotel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Circle Hotel Seoul offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Circle Hotel Seoul to the airport?

Circle Hotel Seoul is 11 mi (31-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Circle Hotel Seoul?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Circle Hotel Seoul on Jul 2, 2026 start from CA $83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Circle Hotel Seoul have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Circle Hotel Seoul.

Does Circle Hotel Seoul offer free breakfast?

Circle Hotel Seoul does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Circle Hotel Seoul?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (8-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Circle Hotel Seoul?

Check-in start time: 9:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Circle Hotel Seoul?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Circle Hotel Seoul have a pool?

Circle Hotel Seoul does not have a pool.

Does Circle Hotel Seoul have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Circle Hotel Seoul to downtown Seoul?

Circle Hotel Seoul is 3.9 mi away from Seoul.

Circle Hotel Seoul Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 142 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff were awesome- very polite and helpful, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the bathtub in the room and the heated floors!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew So

great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very decent. It had nice features like a rainfall shower head, and full size bath. Room was not spotless, but was clean enough to be enjoyable with no problems. Check-in was very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very unique from other hotel internal design’s, really enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hatsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kofi

The location is in rhe center of everything. Trains, subway and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pablo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check checkin time before booking, i had a weird 9pm checkin time unflexible, the attendants at reception only speak korean and are not very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soraia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was super nice, as a solo traveller I really enjoyed it, however if you are staying with a friend or family instead of a partner it can be awkward as there is not a lot of bathroom privacy, however overall the hotel was super nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

YOU

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and service. But wall of bed is not clean, no working washing on toilet. 서비스는 좋아요.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Do not stay here. This was the grossest hotels I’ve stayed in. The room looked nothing like the photos and all the walls and surfaces were dirty. The bathroom was disgusting with a brown stained toilet and the whole room smelled like mold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Toshiaki

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very useful, where it is near by Hapjeong Station. However, My booked room was not clean, the insects were flying…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Declan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing to be blown away by. Bed was comfortable but hotel was tired and in need of some tlc. Cigarette smell prevalent throughout. Decent location right by Hapjeong station.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelt tobacco in the room and it wasn’t cleaned properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had several issues during my stay at this hotel. Unfortunately, the blanket in my room was dirty and had visible bloodstains, which was unacceptable. Additionally, the reception staff struggled to communicate in English, making it difficult to address concerns or ask for assistance. Lastly, there was no daily room service provided—our room was only cleaned once during a five-night stay. Overall, I was disappointed with the cleanliness and service, and I hope the management takes steps to improve these aspects for future guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MIHYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

홍대근처

홍대입구역과 가깝고, 좋은 컨디션에 더 저렴합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
직원분들은 매우 친철하나 시설낙후가 심함
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
安靜 方便 不錯
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

HYUNHO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

깨끗한 모텔 수준

흡연객실이 있다보니 다른객실에도 전체적으로 담배냄새가 나고 대로변에 있어서 방음이 중요한데 차소리, 바람소리기 많이 나네요. 객실내부와 침구는 깨끗한데 침구류는 락스냄새가 많이 나요 전반적으로 편안한 잠을 못 잤네요
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EUN JEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

가끔 쉬고싶을때 갑니다

집이멀어서 가끔 이곳에서 자고 출근하고 있습니다. 이제 두번째지만 계속 이용하려고합니다. 청결하고 조용하고 편안합니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EUNJEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

참 마음이 편안한 곳이었습니다

집이 너무 멀어 회식하고나면 너무 피곤해서 하루밤 신세졌습니다. 너무 깔끔하고 마음도 편안하게 잘 쉬고 다음날 출근했습니다. 가끔 이용해야겠습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
本当はチェックインが21時だったのに早めにチェックインしていただいたり次の旅行のホテルを取る時に少し手間がかかったけど嫌な顔せず予約できるまで一緒にしていただいて嬉しかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックインの時間がまだまだ早かったにも関わらず行ってすぐにチェックインしていただいたりゴミ捨てとタオル交換のみ頼んだにも関わらずベッドメーキングまでしていただき本当にありがとうございます。いつもよくしていただき本当に嬉しいです。韓国行く時は必ずサークルホテルに泊まろうねとお友達と言うぐらいホテルの方がたも親切で本当にとてもいいホテルです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
21時チェックインだったにもかかわらず早めにチェックインしてくださったのでとても嬉しかったです。また是非泊まりたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
テレビがつかなくなった時に嫌な顔せずすぐ対応してくださって嬉しかったです。