#F9, 156, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04050 Seoul, South Korea
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Cloud 9 Hongdae Overview

You know what really caught me off guard about Cloud 9 Hongdae? I was expecting just another basic budget spot in one of Seoul‘s most chaotic neighborhoods, but this place actually gets it right. I mean, with a 9.0 rating, something had to be working – and after staying there twice now, I can tell you it’s not just luck.

The thing about staying in Seoul is that location makes or breaks your experience, especially around Hongdae where the energy never really stops. Cloud 9 sits right in the thick of it all, which honestly worried me at first because I figured I’d be dealing with drunk college kids stumbling past my window all night. But here’s the clever bit – they’ve somehow managed to position themselves close enough that you can literally roll out of bed and be at Hongik University’s main strip in three minutes, yet far enough from the main drag that you actually get decent sleep. The soundproofing is surprisingly solid for a 3-star place, though you’ll still catch the occasional late-night karaoke session drifting through if you’re a really light sleeper.

What really sold me on this place wasn’t the fancy stuff (because let’s be honest, there isn’t much), but all the little details that show someone actually thought about what travelers need. The front desk staff – and I swear this isn’t just Korean hospitality being legendary – genuinely seem to care about helping you figure out the neighborhood. They’ll draw you actual maps on paper, not just hand you some glossy tourist brochure. The rooms are compact but smart about it, with enough outlets in the right places and hooks on the walls where you actually want to hang things. The shower pressure is solid (trust me, this matters after walking around Seoul all day), and the beds are firmer than most Western hotels but comfortable once you adjust. I actually started sleeping better there than I do at home, which is saying something. The breakfast isn’t going to win any awards, but it’s real food – some Korean basics mixed with continental stuff – and the coffee is surprisingly decent. Plus, you’re eating breakfast while watching the neighborhood wake up, which in Hongdae means street vendors setting up and the occasional person in yesterday’s clothes making the walk of shame. It’s all part of the charm, really. If you’re looking for luxury, keep walking, but if you want a place that feels like a good friend’s recommendation rather than a corporate booking – and you want to be right where Seoul’s creative energy is strongest – Cloud 9 gets the balance just right.

To book hotel in Seoul during the vibrant cherry blossom season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts K-culture enthusiasts and modern travelers from around the world.

Cloud 9 Hongdae Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 3 large double beds for 6 adults
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Reviews of Cloud 9 Hongdae

  • Seunghoon from South Korea (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.2 km
  • Love Museum: 350 m
  • Seonyudo Park: 2.6 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.1 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 900 m
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 300 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 40 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2.3 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.9 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Chicken Bus: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Golden Crema: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Mapo Bridge: 4.4 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 17 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 7 km
  • World Cup Park: 3.2 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 3.2 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 3.7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 40 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 40 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 40 km

Public transport:

  • Train Sangsu: 1.1 km
  • Train Mangwon: 1.5 km
  • Metro Sogang Subway Station: 1.4 km
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 300 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 52 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage Additional charge

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Cloud 9 Hongdae

Pets:

  • Pets 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

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10