Hongdae

Seoul

Hongdae featuring street scenes, outdoor art and signage
Hongdae
Hongdae featuring night scenes, a city and street scenes
Hongdae
Hongdae which includes night scenes, markets and nightlife
This is Seoul at its most youthful and liveliest. Come here for cafés, bars, clubs, cinemas and boutiques.

The Hongdae district isclose to Hongik University, and is a favorite with young revellers. HongdaeYoung Street constitutes the main artery of life in the area. Soak up the urbanculture found in the shops and galleries by day. After dark, this is the placeto experience Seoul’s nightlife.

Start at the HongdaeTourism Information Center, where friendly staff will provide you with a mapand information about what’s happening in the area. The center is openlate.

If you’re looking forgifts or items for yourself, explore the various boutiques and vintage storesthat line Hongdae Young Street. Don’t miss Sangsangmadang this 11-storybuilding houses an independent cinema, performance hall and various stallsselling arty souvenirs. If you appreciate street art, bring your camera. Thearea around Hongik University is covered in accomplished work created bystudents and other artists.

You won’t have any troublefinding cafés and restaurants in Hongdae Young Street. There are manyindependent outlets selling homemade food for affordable prices. There’s also amassive variety of cuisine, including everything from Korean to Irish toVietnamese.

Hongdae Young Street isthe center of Seoul’s nightlife. During the day, you’ll likely see buskers andbreak dancers in the street. At night the clubs and bars along the street blastall types of music: indie, electronic, hip-hop and acid jazz. Many bars areopen late and some are open 24 hours a day, especially at the weekend.

There is often a specialevent happening in Hongdae Young Street. Club Day, on the last Friday of eachmonth, gives you entry to a number of clubs in the area for the price of onenormal entrance fee. Every Sunday, Hongdae hosts a bazaar, where you can pickup secondhand goods and handmade crafts.

To reach Hongdae YoungStreet, catch the subway to Hongik University Station.


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L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE
4 out of 5
141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
The price is €124 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
€124
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,074 reviews)
"Clean. Comfortable. Convenient to shops and restaurants near by."

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2025

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong
4 out of 5
362, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €102 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
€102
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,302 reviews)
"I really liked the area it was close enough to the things but not too close to the crowded areas."

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025

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Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul
5 out of 5
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €224 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
€224
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,952 reviews)
"This is safe and conveient to stay at this hotel. Staff is attentive and helpful. Room is spacious and equipped with everything needed. However, the slippers provided is not packed in sealed plastic bag . I am a bit doubted whether the slippers were used , left over from other customers. Other than ..."

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025

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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 €69 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
€69
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,222 reviews)
"Right in the middle of Myeongdong shopping street and City Hall Station (although both are about a 5 to 7 minute walk). All front desk staff were extremely kind and helpful. One staff even recommended a korean brand face wash which i really appreciated cause i had left mine at home. Convenient but ..."

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025

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The Westin Josun Seoul
The Westin Josun Seoul
5 out of 5
106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul
The price is €224 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
€224
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel, great location, but could improve.
"Hotel is well located but I find most of the staff are not familiar with sights around them and did not even give us the easiest direction to the myeongdong market which is right behind their hotel. For an intl brand - they don’t speak English so well and cannot understand. They were not aware of ..."

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025

The Westin Josun Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The price is €76 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€76
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,477 reviews)
"Staffs are very friendly and kind. The location is good and safe."

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025

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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 Mangwon Market 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 Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Jongno-gu

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