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Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Seoul World Cup Stadium

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Property amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Free Breakfast)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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188 Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, Seoul, 04052
  • Place, Hongdae Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Yonsei University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Extra Floor Space with Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Extra Floor Space with Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Free Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Inner Room with Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Inner Room with Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Inner Room with Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 3 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds (Free Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Seoul

Hongdae stay.A stay at this Hongdae hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Seoul World Cup Stadium and 6 miles (10 km) of Namsan Mountain Park. War Memorial of Korea and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hongdae Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hongik University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yonsei University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 1 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 13 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪델트렌 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪AFTERNOON COFFEE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪millo coffee roasters - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

3.5-star hotel near Seoul World Cup Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and shopping on site.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Seoul hotel.

  • 294 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2018
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG offers 294 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KRW 55000

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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: KRW 55000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hongdae Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hongdae

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joemark, arleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Holiday Inn IHG in Hongdae! The location was perfect—right in the middle of all the fun spots, shops, and restaurants. The room was clean, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet considering how lively the area is. Staff were friendly and super helpful, and check-in/check-out was a breeze. Overall, an easy, convenient, and comfortable place to stay in Hongdae. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast excellent, clean and professional people,bed and pillows are confortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff, clean room, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Must place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and breakfast menu changes slightly everyday. Only small issue is that the lobby location not on the ground floor and the lift can be pretty slow and packed. Room is of decent size and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Gym is small but good enough for basic exercise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good 👍 It was hard to find hotel signs, I took long time to find hotel reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ting Ting

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grace Y

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Swee Kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dom

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, Valhalla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was able to accommodate my early check in. Clean room and convenient location. It was quiet where I was.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel right next to subway and more importantly the Airport Express train. One note on the subway, the hotel is just a few steps, literally, from the subway station, however if you want to #2 Green line you'll end up walking several hundred meters to the subway platform. But the below ground of Seoul is really cool with shopping and clean restrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Amazing location

Staff are really kind and helpful, thank you for organising our check in so quickly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond, Burnaby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was looking for a room with 3 beds and they had it! Close to the subway, walking distance always a good option! Room are clean and simple. Breakfast was great with western and eastern food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geordie, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shohei

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith Yeseul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent service.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member upon check in said Expedia rewards are not applicable and separate to the hotel rewards program, so my VIP gold membership rewards could not be used. I had to sign up to the IHG membership in order to get my late check out perk. I spoke to Shad from Expedia customer support and he confirmed that this hotel is indeed a VIP access hotel, so I should have been given the late check out and free upgrade (which I understand is subject to availability). Not sure why the hotel is saying that Expedia rewards can’t be used? Maybe it’s a communication problem between the hotel and Expedia. Not very satisfied with the hotel check in. On top of the unpleasant check in situation, I found hair in the shower and bathroom floor. I honestly couldn’t be bothered calling up the front desk to sort it out after what happened prior. I stayed at this hotel back in April and had a great experience back then with service and cleanliness, which is why I booked again. Don’t know if I’m willing to come back here in all honesty. Have posted this same review on google. Despite everything the inclusive breakfast is great and the location
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025