

홍대 # Stay H101 Overview
So I stumbled across 홍대 # Stay H101 during one of my Seoul trips, and honestly, it turned out to be one of those happy accidents that make travel worthwhile. You know how sometimes you book a place mostly because the price is right, then end up genuinely loving it? That’s exactly what happened here.
The thing about staying in Hongdae is that you’re basically throwing yourself into the heart of Seoul’s creative chaos – and this little 3-star spot gets that vibe completely right. I mean, you’re literally surrounded by indie music venues, underground clubs, and those tiny Korean BBQ joints that don’t even have English signs but somehow serve the best galbi you’ll ever taste. What I really appreciated about # Stay H101 was how it managed to give you a quiet retreat from all that energy without making you feel disconnected from it. The rooms are actually pretty modern and clean (way cleaner than I expected for the price point), and here’s the kicker – the soundproofing is surprisingly decent. Trust me, in Hongdae, that’s not something you can take for granted. I’ve stayed in fancier places where you could hear every conversation from the street below, but somehow this place figured out how to let you sleep even when the neighborhood’s in full party mode.
The staff there really knows their stuff too, which you don’t always get at smaller hotels. They gave me directions to this incredible vinyl record shop tucked away in some alley I never would’ve found otherwise, and when I mentioned I was looking for good Korean fried chicken at 2 AM (don’t judge), they didn’t even blink – just drew me a little map to three different spots within walking distance. That 8.9 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there. It’s not trying to be luxury, and it doesn’t need to be. What it does is nail all the basics while keeping that authentic Hongdae spirit alive. The location puts you maybe five minutes from Hongik University Station, so getting around Seoul is super easy, but more importantly, you’re right where all the action is. Late-night street food, random art installations, buskers who are probably way more talented than they should be – it’s all right there. I honestly think this place works best for people who want to experience Seoul rather than just visit it, if that makes sense. You’re not going to get a concierge or room service, but you will get clean sheets, hot showers, and a front-row seat to one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the city.
Hotels near me in Seoul offer convenient access to the city center, where guests can easily walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeongdong shopping district, and authentic Korean BBQ restaurants.
홍대 # Stay H101 Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2 × 1 double bed and 1 futon bed for 5 adults, 1 child |


Reviews of 홍대 # Stay H101
Catherinajg from Singapore (9/10)
Clean, cozy, very convenient location next to train station
Nurul from New Zealand (9/10)
Great location, excellent facilities.
Jane from Hong Kong (9/10)
The information to the house is simple & clear. Location is fine,not far from the exit 6, next to the bar street.
Bubb from Australia (9/10)
I loved the location, I absolutely loved the apartment we had, Sarah was very accommodating in terms of my situation changed, and we had an extra person come and stay, so I messaged Sarah, and that afternoon she had dropped of extra bedding and mattress. Absolutely loved it!
Mohd from Malaysia (8/10)
Location comfy bed , good shower
Somlurk from Thailand (9/10)
Good location / Room is comfortable & clean / Host is very helpful.
Wai from Hong Kong (8/10)
The location is very convenient and there are a lot of food choices around. The apartment is very clean and comfortable too with basic facilities provided. The rooms are spacious.
Aidie from South Korea (9/10)
The location was ideal and super close to all the bars and restaurants. The host was super nice too 🙂
Anonymous from Australia (8/10)
Location and facilities
Yu from Taiwan (9/10)
小而溫馨,備品齊全,晚上幽靜不吵鬧,同行友人都很喜歡,體驗韓劇裡住家的感覺,地鐵6號出口走路5分鐘內即可到達。需注意:6號出口離機場快線很近,但是離2號線需走10-15分鐘。
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Wau Park: 600 m
- Love Museum: 1.1 km
- Seonyudo Park: 3.4 km
- Modern Design Museum: 350 m
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 500 m
- Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 650 m
- Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 1.6 km
- Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 3 km
- War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.9 km
- Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 3.4 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Cafe Unplugged: 250 m
- Cafe/bar Florte Flower Cafe: 50 m
- Cafe/bar아메노히커피점: 50 m
Top attractions:
- Mapo Bridge: 3.7 km
- COEX Aquarium: 16 km
- Hyochang Park: 3.9 km
- N Seoul Tower: 7 km
- Kim Koo Museum: 3.9 km
- World Cup Park: 3.8 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 5 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 37 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 37 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 37 km
Public transport:
- Train Sangsu: 1.4 km
- Metro Sinchon Station: 700 m
- Train Gwangheungchang: 1.3 km
- Metro Hongik University Station: 500 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 13 km
- Incheon International Airport: 53 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Children’s high chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Accessibility:
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Carbon monoxide detector
Reception services:
- Luggage storage
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


House Rules at 홍대 # Stay H101
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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