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Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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188 Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, Seoul, 04052
  • Place, Gyeongui Line Forest Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongdae Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Breakfast)

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 3 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 3 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

A restaurant, a 24-hour business center, and a business center are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hongik University. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the buffet restaurant
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Seoul World Cup Stadium and 6 minutes from Gyeongbokgung Palace
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 Seoul hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Great Room - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Things to do

  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 593 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and helpful staff in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sin Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are warm and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! The locat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location; clean room; nice breakfast; friendly staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hoi Kiu Haydn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was able to store packages, breakfast was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and courteous. Would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Savanny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet, clean room, comfortable beds and amazing friendly staff all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Must place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff, clean room, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

SUK MUN ANNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The services were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ming Sung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was 3 of us traveling together, so needed a room with 3 beds and Holiday Inn provided this which was awesome. The location was great, right next to a subway station and a shopping mall too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SINYEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice staff, very clean room and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Subway exit 20 yards
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with friendly staff and solid breakfast. Rooms are clean and amenities are great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Faith Yeseul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent service.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a well located accommodation with excellent staff and nice amenities, overall I hope it remains as my go to for the next trips
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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
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10/10 Excellent

Felix Angelo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, close to all.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

bong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice location for me
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel, close to Hongik station which is along AREX railroad to both airports
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chung Ming Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025