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Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

4.0 star property

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A modern hotel with a rooftop patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a city view through large windows.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern glass facade, located in a cityscape at dusk.
A modern breakfast area with a long counter displaying pastries, coffee machines, and a buffet.
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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)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, a TV, and a city view.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a city view through large windows.

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

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

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)

A hotel room with two beds, a large cityscape mural, a television, and a view of the city through large windows.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with three beds, a minibar, a TV, and a city view.

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 Queen Standard With Free Breakfast

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

2 Queen Standard With Free Breakfast

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

A restaurant, a 24-hour business centre and a business centre 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 centre and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the proximity to shopping
  • 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 centre 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 4-star Seoul hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Great Room – On-site buffet restaurant. Open daily.

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
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 cots (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 aged 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).

Property class

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. 604 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location! Breakfast delicious. Great for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to go anywhere. Very family friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!!!! Employees are fantastic. Especially David, but all are great! Rooms are great breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and helpful staff in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chan Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, conveniently located above subway station. Clean rooms, good breakfast. Recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sin Yee

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yi-Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very helpful and professional. Facility is very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nghia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very spacious. I chose the queen bed with extra floor space option and it was very spacious. The breakfast was decent and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Spoke amazing English.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abimbola M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and clean rooms. The hotel is directly connected to Hongik University Station, which made travel around Seoul easy and the Airport Express train stops at this station with one of its exits providing elevator access to the hotel. Also, loved being able to step outside and immediately be in the heart of Hongdae’s nightlife, restaurants, and shopping streets. Despite the busy area, the room was quiet and restful. Breakfast was fresh with local and western options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This HIE property was very nice. It was in a large mall next to a train station used by college students
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Must place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff, clean room, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Myeongsuk

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms, furniture, and amenities were extremely limited for how much the hotel costed
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

SUK MUN ANNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The services were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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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