Hongdae Travel Guide

Seoul

Hongdae which includes outdoor art, street scenes and a city
Hongdae
Hongdae which includes night scenes, a city and street scenes
Hongdae
Hongdae featuring night scenes, markets and nightlife

Popular places to visit

Hongik University

Hongik University

4.5/5(77 reviews)

Explore the campus of Hongik University during your travels in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Hongik University
Hongdae Street

Hongdae Street

You can enjoy the entertainment at Hongdae Street during your travels to Seoul. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Hongdae Street
Trickeye Museum

Trickeye Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Trickeye Museum during your trip to Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Trickeye Museum
Lotte World

Lotte World

4/5(66 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Lotte World and see why people love this theme park in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Lotte World
Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Street

4.5/5(26 reviews)

When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.

Myeongdong Street
Namdaemun Market which includes street scenes, a city and markets

Namdaemun Market

4/5(75 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Namdaemun Market, a favourite shopping spot in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Namdaemun Market

Top hotels in Hongdae

Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo
Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo
3 out of 5
460-25 Seogyo-dong Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 2.172.170 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
2.172.170 ₫
2.389.387 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (375 reviews)
"Great amenities although I didn’t use (ex. gym), laundry worked well, vibes in the lounge was a great chill area. Only thing was the room lacked space for luggage and the shower head was very weak"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE
4 out of 5
141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
The price is 3.834.483 ₫ per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
3.834.483 ₫
4.217.931 ₫ total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,148 reviews)
Great stay! Will be back!
"Near hongdae station exit 1, so near the bustle of the area yet not too noisy. Easy check in & out. If you hold the wow pass, they have the machine on the same floor as hotel reception (which had vending machine if you’re lazy to head to CU or GD25 downstairs). The only downside for me was that the ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
3.5 out of 5
188 Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, Seoul
Fully refundable
The price is 3.002.400 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
3.002.400 ₫
3.302.640 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, and in the best spot if you want to live it up in Hongdae."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
The Shilla Seoul
The Shilla Seoul
5 out of 5
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
The price is 7.178.152 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
7.178.152 ₫
7.895.967 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"This location is very customer centric. We love staying here because they’re very attentive and prompt."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

The Shilla Seoul
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
4 out of 5
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is 2.230.972 ₫ per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
2.230.972 ₫
2.454.069 ₫ total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,554 reviews)
"Hotel muy confortable, limpio, bien ubicado, buena atención"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is 2.070.621 ₫ per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
2.070.621 ₫
2.277.683 ₫ total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,639 reviews)
"Located in the heart of K-Culture. Lots of dining options available at the walking range."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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Other neighbourhoods around Hongdae

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Mapo-gu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Seoul World Cup Stadium while getting to know Mapo-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Mapo-gu Office Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

Mapo-gu
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Yeongdeungpo-gu

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Top attractions like KBS Exhibition Hall and Times Square Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yeongdeungpo Market Station or Singil Station to see more of the city.

Yeongdeungpo-gu
War Memorial of Korea featuring signage and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Yongsan-gu

4/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers choose Yongsan-gu for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hyochang Park Station or Namyeong Station and check out top sights like Yongsan Electronics Market.

Yongsan-gu
Deoksugung Palace showing a garden as well as a small group of people

Sogong-dong

Sogong-dong is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Namdaemun Market and Seoul Museum of Art, and you can get around town on the metro at City Hall Station.

Sogong-dong
Namdaemun Market which includes a city, street scenes and markets

Hoehyeon-dong

While you're in Hoehyeon-dong, take in top sights like Namdaemun Market and jump on the metro at Hoehyeon Station to see more of the city.

Hoehyeon-dong
Gwangjang Traditional Market which includes signage

Jongno-gu

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sejong Cultural Center and National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu

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