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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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Relax and socialize in this inviting outdoor space with comfortable seating and stunning views.
Experience the welcoming atmosphere of our lobby, featuring a central seating area and a striking blue sculpture.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed and city view, featuring a unique mural.
Enjoy a self-service breakfast at this stylish dining area with a communal table and city views.
Experience the vibrant city atmosphere from our hotel's central location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
188 Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, Seoul, 04052
  • Hongik University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Seoul World Cup Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (with Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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
(27 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds (with Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds (with Free Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds (with Free Breakfast)

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Breakfast)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (with Free Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Free Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Free Breakfast)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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

  • Hongik University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seoul World Cup Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Namsan Mountain Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • N Seoul Tower - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 4 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 13 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪조개이야기 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪millo coffee roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪서교동고기집 - ‬3 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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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

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • 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
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG is 12.1 mi (33-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 Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG on Aug 14, 2025 start from $113.08, 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 Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (6-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG to downtown Seoul?

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG is 2.9 mi away from Seoul.

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luke, BALMAIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful hotel because its close to everything. Clean and wonderful staff. The breakfast was good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very close to main district of hongdae. Was convenient to get to hotel from the airport via AREX railway. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max-Eddie

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

Would Stay Again

The staff at this hotel were extremely friendly and accommodating. When we had an issue with the A/C in our room, the employee we spoke to showed genuine concern and sent a technician to our room within minutes. Although the room lacked a closet, it was just what we needed since we spent most of our time exploring Seoul. Complimentary breakfast and coin laundry were definitely huge perks. The location of hotel was perfect especially since it’s above Hongdae Station and within a 5 minute walk of the main shopping street. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita, Singapore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service. Near shopping and eateries.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, Valhalla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix Angelo

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, close to all.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gianinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shipping around the hotel and in the tower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Methin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Great stay!

Great stay, everyone was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Food was good, amazing location. Recommend 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

Excellent hotel

J’ai adoré cet hôtel, il est moderne, propre et bien positionné dans la ville de Séoul
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TSZ CHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonides A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay and will recommend to my family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES ANN

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the 2 line and airport express, right outside the station exit. Lots of shopping and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was a fine hotel for walkability to transport. It was clean and staff were friendly . HOWEVER room 1618 has the worst sewage smell you can imagine. We called them 3 times and each time it was attended to promptly but the smell would come back through in the middle of the night and fill the whole room. Very unacceptable. It was nauseating and unpleasant for our 4 night stay at $AUD 1068.00
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lili

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family stayed in Holiday Inn Express In Hongdae Area, Korea on Jan 2—Jan 3, 2025. When trying to check in our flight of Asiana from Seoul to San Franscisco, we encountered some problems, so we asked the front desk staff to help us make the phone call to the airline company. It was 5:30pm and the phone line was busy for an hour, but the staff patiently used his own cell phone to call and was on hold for one hour without complaining. The airline operator finally picked up the phone and answered questions in Korean language which the hotel staff communicated without any issues. We were greatly appreciative of his kindness and patience as we traveled in this busy time of the year. We will definitely come back to stay when we visit Korea again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice because the hotel is in the same building as a mall
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024