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Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

3.5 star property

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 3 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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
(33 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Breakfast)

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

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)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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)

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

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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 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Seoul World Cup Stadium
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 clean accommodations and the proximity to shopping
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Seoul World Cup Stadium and 6 minutes from Namsan Mountain Park
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.

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 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. 581 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

bong

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, the staff is friendly! The buffet is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Keshia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not a good experience. Wouldn’t book again. Husband and I stayed here two nights and were put in two single beds, air conditioning didn’t work at all… no city view at all … the only good thing was the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hoi Wah Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are nice, room is clean and tidy. Only the waiting time of the elevator is a bit too long.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

Excellent Experience!

Very conveniently located just outside of the subway and inside of the shopping mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating when my aircon wasn’t working properly. The room was very clean and i’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place in the Hongdae neighbourhood of Seoul.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bong

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bong

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice location for me
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't know there was a hotel on top of AK Plaza! Location is great. Room is quiet, and everything was great. I noticed a few hairs in the bathroom that weren't mine, including in one of the towels. Everything was clean, but it made me feel the staff isn't very detailed about cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chung Ming Connie

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

8/10 Good

Hal

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

8/10 Good

SUNG WHAN, Teaneck

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nemanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good impression overall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Longhuan, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hub of transportation to everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chanho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cassandra

Travelled with family
This hotel was super noisy. Of all the hotels we stayed at in South Korea, this was my least favorite. I could hear everything happening outside and inside the hotel. Room was small and the bathroom was cramped (plus door had large gaps to the toilet so it lacked privacy). Would not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Mira

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No closets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025