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!

The staff is helpful and good English for communication. Solo travelling is good to meet other tourists in the common area. Good hot shower and beddy. The Aircon is not really working, the whole night room temperature is in 26degree ...

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 newly opened accommodation was clean and nice!! Gwangjang Market is within walking distance. The only downside is the soundproofing. ㅠㅠ The people staying in the room next door came in after midnight and were noisy, which was a bit uncomfortable. 🥲 The owner was also friendly, and the breakfast was delicious!! Thank you.

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).

Hotel in a very good location, in myeongdong. Good view of Seoul tower. Near to train station. If only the train station exit is with lift access, it will be even better. Staff were friendly and helpful! Recommended!

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.

Great hotel location with direct airport limousine 6001 stopping right in front of the hotel. There is also Hoehyeon subway station right below the hotel on Line 4 with 1 stopping from Myeondong in one direction and Seoul Station on the other side. It’s opposite Namdaemum Market and at the bottom of Namsan Hill. It’s a short walk to Myeongdong shopping district via the underground station fully connected.  The room is clean and well maintained. It has a few restaurants right inside the hotel building and a convenient store next to the lift lobby.