

Hongdae ssuny house Overview
Honestly, when I first stumbled upon Hongdae ssuny house, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place in one of Seoul‘s most chaotic neighborhoods. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you’re not trying too hard to impress anyone – and this little guesthouse gets that perfectly.
The thing about staying in Hongdae is that you’re basically living inside Seoul’s heartbeat. I mean, this area never really sleeps, especially on weekends when university students spill out of clubs at 4 AM and the street food vendors are just getting their second wind. What surprised me about ssuny house (yeah, they spell it with two s’s – quirky touch) is how they’ve managed to create this bubble of calm without completely cutting you off from all the action. The rooms aren’t huge, but they’re thoughtfully designed with these thick windows that actually block out most of the street noise. You can still hear the distant hum of the neighborhood if you listen for it, but it’s more like white noise than a distraction.
The location is what really sold me, though. You’re literally a two-minute walk from Hongik University Station, which sounds convenient but doesn’t capture the real magic – you’re surrounded by some of the best late-night eats in the city. There’s this tiny hotteok stand right around the corner that locals line up for (trust me, get the one with seeds), and about five minutes down the main drag, you’ll find record shops and vintage clothing stores that don’t show up in guidebooks. The staff at ssuny house actually gave me a hand-drawn map of their favorite spots, which was way more useful than anything I found online. They’re the kind of people who remember your name after one conversation and genuinely want you to fall in love with their neighborhood.
What I really appreciated was how authentic everything felt – the building itself has character, with these narrow hallways and slightly creaky floors that remind you you’re staying somewhere with history, not some sterile hotel chain. The common areas encourage actual conversation (I ended up sharing travel stories with a couple from Germany until way past midnight), and there’s free coffee that’s surprisingly good. Sure, you might have to wait a few extra minutes for the elevator sometimes, and the shower pressure isn’t going to knock your socks off, but those feel like small trade-offs when you’re getting this much personality and a 9.2 rating that clearly reflects genuine guest satisfaction. If you want to experience Hongdae like someone who actually lives there rather than just passing through, this place understands the assignment.
Early hotels booking in Seoul requires advance planning during peak tourist seasons when visitors flock to enjoy the city’s legendary palaces, shopping districts, and Korean cultural attractions.
Hongdae ssuny house Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Two-Bedroom Villa | 2 × 1 single bed and 3 × 1 double bed for 5 adults |


Reviews of Hongdae ssuny house
Miles from United Kingdom (9/10)
The flat was spotlessly clean, the beds were comfortable, and the host was communicative and very generous, they left us lots of watermelon and drinks to enjoy as a gift at the end! The location is near Hongik University and the "Red Road" which is super trendy and full of young people and delicious food shops.
Shuli from Japan (8/10)
とても親切でいろいろ解決してくれて、部屋も綺麗です。
지안 from South Korea (10/10)
숙소가 엄청 깔끔하고 호스트님의 답변도 아주 빠르고 친절하셔서 좋았어요!
Keita from Japan (9/10)
リフォームしたばかりと言うこともあり
綺麗で衛生的だった。
2部屋、3ベッドある為、友人3人での滞在にはベストや選択だった。지연 from South Korea (10/10)
얼리 체크인을 부탁도 들어주시고 궁금한 점에 대해 바로 바로 답변을 주셔서 좋았습니다.
Fatin from Malaysia (9/10)
원갑 from South Korea (10/10)
Fleury from France (8/10)
김 from South Korea (8/10)
Eom from South Korea (10/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Wau Park: 1.9 km
- Love Museum: 1.7 km
- World Cup Park: 3.3 km
- Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.4 km
- Modern Design Museum: 1.7 km
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 850 m
- Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 1.2 km
- Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2 km
- Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 1.8 km
- War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.5 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Mongone: 300 m
- Restaurant Geobuki home: 250 m
- Restaurant Kyungsung Sushi: 450 m
Top attractions:
- COEX Aquarium: 15 km
- N Seoul Tower: 8 km
- Dongnimmun Gate: 4.4 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 6 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 7 km
- Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3.8 km
- Seodaemun Independence Park: 4.2 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
- Seodaemun Prison History Hall: 4.1 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 6 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 39 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 39 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 39 km
Public transport:
- Metro Gajwa: 1.3 km
- Train Sangsu: 2.4 km
- Train Mangwon: 2.2 km
- Metro Hongik University Station: 900 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
- Incheon International Airport: 51 km
Facilities
View:
- City view
Bedroom:
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
General:
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Kitchen:
- Children’s high chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- Korean
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Washing machine
- Shower


House Rules at Hongdae ssuny house
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out:
- From 11:00 to 13:00
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.
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