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Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Seoul World Cup Stadium

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 3 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel is your gateway to Namsan Mountain Park and shopping. Savor the free breakfast buffet at Great Room or enjoy convenient laundry facilities during your stay. With a 24-hour business center, multilingual staff, and helpful staff on site, this hotel offers comfort and connection.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Room options

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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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

City view

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 3 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 3 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Hongdae, a neighbourhood in Seoul with great shopping, is home to Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Namsan Mountain Park and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, while War Memorial of Korea and National Museum of Korea are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Hongik University Station is just steps away and Sogang Univ. Station is 12 minutes on foot.
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188 Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, Seoul, 04052

What's nearby

  • Hongik University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seoul World Cup Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Namsan Mountain Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • N Seoul Tower - 10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 1 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 13 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪델트렌 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪AFTERNOON COFFEE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪millo coffee roasters - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

Hotel near Seoul World Cup Stadium
Located close to Namsan Mountain Park, Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a shopping centre on-site and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Great Room, the on-site buffet restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A lift, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and 1 meeting room
  • A computer station and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 294 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

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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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: KRW 55000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$181.76, including 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for KRW 55000 (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG located?

Located in Hongdae, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Seoul World Cup Stadium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Namsan Mountain Park and War Memorial of Korea. Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are also within 6 mi (10 km). Hongik University Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sogang Univ. Station is 12 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 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

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

10/10 Excellent

bong

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

Chung Ming Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 6 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Oumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location connected to subway
Stayed 8 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

8/10 Good

Hoi Wah Janice

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

Farzana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xai

Clean, friendly staff, and in the best spot if you want to live it up in Hongdae.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Longhuan

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and location. The breakfast was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

He-Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix Angelo

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

8/10 Good

PP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location, clean, and easy to get around. If you taking Metro to airport it is 50min and super convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is practically right next to a metro station exit and also next to a big mall. Lots of restaurants nearby. Really convenient and nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Sang

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

8/10 Good

VIVIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to transport and hongdae shopping and entertainment spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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