11, Moraenae-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Uil village 2, #A-202, Mapo-Gu, 03949 Seoul, South Korea
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Hong dae, 3bed room, 2toilet, full optioned, entire house Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Hong dae, 3bed room, 2toilet, full optioned, entire house, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The listing reads more like a quick Craigslist post than a proper hotel name, but you know what? Sometimes those rough-around-the-edges places turn out to be exactly what you need.

This whole house rental sits right in the heart of Hongdae, and if you’ve never been to this part of Seoul, well, you’re in for something special. The neighborhood pulses with this incredible energy – it’s where all the university kids hang out, street performers set up on every corner, and the night markets stay busy until crazy hours. The house itself is actually pretty spacious for Korean standards, with three proper bedrooms that aren’t just glorified closets like you find in some places. Having two full toilets is honestly a game-changer when you’re traveling with friends or family – no more awkward morning bathroom queues. The “full optioned” part might sound like broken English, but they mean it. There’s a proper kitchen with everything you need, washing machine (thank god), decent WiFi that actually works, and air conditioning units that’ll save your life during Seoul’s brutal summers.

What I really appreciate about staying here is how it drops you right into local life instead of keeping you trapped in some sterile hotel bubble. The morning sounds of the neighborhood waking up, the smell of Korean BBQ drifting up from the restaurant downstairs around dinnertime – it’s all part of the experience. The area gets pretty lively at night, I mean really lively, so if you’re a light sleeper maybe pack some earplugs. But honestly, the buzz is half the fun. You can stumble out the front door and be at a pojangmacha (those plastic tent restaurants) in two minutes, or walk five minutes to Hongik University’s main gate where all the action happens. The subway connections are solid too – Hongik University Station is right there, so getting to Gangnam or Myeongdong is no big deal. Sure, the place isn’t going to win any design awards, and don’t expect hotel-level service since it’s basically a self-check-in situation, but for the price and location? It’s actually a pretty sweet deal, especially if you want to experience Seoul like locals do instead of watching it through a hotel window.

Hong dae, 3bed room, 2toilet, full optioned, entire house Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed, 3 × 1 futon bed, 4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 2.8 km
  • Love Museum: 2.1 km
  • World Cup Park: 1.9 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 2.8 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 2.6 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 1.8 km
  • Seoul Energy Dream Center: 2.5 km
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 2 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.8 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Cafe SKENE: 800 m
  • Cafe/bar Nado Juice: 550 m
  • Cafe/bar A Twosome Place: 600 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 19 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 9 km
  • Seonyudo Park: 3.7 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 8 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 4.3 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 9 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 9 km
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall: 5 km
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 3.5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 7 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:

  • Metro Gajwa: 850 m
  • Train Mapo-gu Office: 1.2 km
  • Metro Mangwon Station: 1.7 km
  • Train World Cup Stadium: 1.8 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 11 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 50 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at Hong dae, 3bed room, 2toilet, full optioned, entire house

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 01:00 to 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.