AREX Hongik station 3min

AREX Hongik station 3min Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name AREX Hongik station 3min, I thought it was just another generic Seoul guesthouse trying too hard to emphasize its subway proximity. But you know what? Sometimes the obvious selling points are obvious for a reason, and this little 3-star spot actually delivers on its promise in ways that surprised me.

The whole Hongik University area has this incredible energy that’s hard to describe – it’s like Brooklyn meets Tokyo, with art students everywhere and this constant hum of creativity. Seoul’s Hongdae district never really sleeps, and being practically next door to the AREX station means you can literally stumble off the airport train and be checking in within minutes. I mean, after a long flight, that’s honestly priceless. The walk is so short you barely have time to get your bearings, which is actually perfect when you’re dragging luggage through narrow Korean streets. What really caught me off guard was how quiet the rooms are despite being in the thick of everything – whoever designed this place clearly understood that travelers want to be close to the action but not necessarily hear every street performer and late-night reveler.

The staff here gets it, too. They’re not overly formal like some of the bigger hotels, but they’re genuinely helpful in that understated Korean way. I watched them give detailed directions to confused backpackers and help business travelers figure out the subway system without making anyone feel stupid. The rooms themselves are compact but thoughtfully laid out – honestly, it reminds me of those clever Japanese capsule hotels but with actual space to breathe. The 8.8 rating makes total sense once you spend a night here because it’s one of those places that just works without any drama. You’ll find yourself walking everywhere from here – the famous Hongdae clubs, those tiny basement bars that only locals seem to know about, and some seriously good late-night food spots that’ll ruin your diet in the best possible way. The morning crowd heading to the university creates this interesting mix of hungover party-goers and eager students, which somehow captures the whole vibe of this neighborhood perfectly. If you’re the type who wants to experience Seoul’s creative heart without paying Gangnam prices, this spot hits that sweet spot between convenience and authenticity.

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Reviews of AREX Hongik station 3min

• Nathan from Australia (9/10)

  Easy to get to from hongik station, bedroom is huge. Good for family n friends

• John from Australia (9/10)

  Close to Hongik Station Exit 6, Hongdae walking street, multiple convenience stores and restaurants nearby. This was such a good choice!

• Yvette from Singapore (9/10)

  I love the location of the property! About 5 mins walk to hongik uni station, hongdae and 7-11 / CU; about 7 mins walk to yeonnam dong and a direct train to incheon int airport (using AREX)

• Tara from Germany (8/10)

  We had a good amount of space in the apartment. The washing machine is super handy.
  Also the location is really good.
  Just keep in mind, that it is on the third floor with no elevator.

• Brittany from Australia (9/10)

  The location of the property was PERFECT. A very short walk to one of the best areas in Seoul, great shopping (vintage especially), restaurants and street performances. The instructions on how to reach the property were very in depth and it made the journey super easy. The apartment overall was very clean and it even had a kitchen for cooking which we loved. The beds were comfy and the heating was great for keeping warm in the extremely cold weather. Absolutely loved it and would stay again.

• Supuck from Thailand (9/10)

  the location is very good . We can walk to Hongdae walking street. Many restaurants nearby. Sunny (the owner) is very responsive and helpful.

• Wing from Hong Kong (9/10)

  民宿距離弘益地鐵站十分近，地鐵站6號出口，大約下五分鐘便到達民宿。沿途燈光充足，附近有便利店。民宿主人面對查詢，即時回應，值得讚賞。民宿整體清潔，洗衣機煮食用品齊全，只是廁所比較狹窄，並不是乾濕分離。民宿附近有餐廳選擇，步行十分鐘有超市，購物玩樂十分方便。整體十分滿意。

• Tzuan from Taiwan (9/10)

  離機場快綫的六號出口蠻近的，只是住宿沒有電梯所以要搬行李，但是兩人睡四人房非常舒服，行李可以全開，還有廚房可以簡易煮東西，瑕不掩瑜！下次跟朋友去還會考慮入住！

• Min from South Korea (9/10)

  거의 모든것이 좋은편입니다

• 林宜玫 from Taiwan (4/10)

  有小天地的感覺有廚房，洗衣機，偽咖啡廳感
  床真的認證好睡(長輩直接昏睡)
  貼心放置防蚊燈(真的有出沒)

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