18-8, Sinchon-ro 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04057 Seoul, South Korea
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K-7 Hongdae Yeontral park Overview

You know what really caught me off guard about K-7 Hongdae Yeontral park? It’s not trying to be fancy, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work so well in this neighborhood. I mean, Seoul‘s Hongdae district is all about that authentic, slightly chaotic energy anyway – you don’t want some sterile business hotel experience when you’re literally in the heart of Korea’s coolest university area.

The place has this refreshingly no-nonsense vibe that I actually appreciated after dealing with overly complicated check-ins at other spots. The lobby’s pretty compact, but the staff genuinely seemed to know the area inside and out. When I asked about late-night food options (because let’s be real, that’s half the reason you stay in Hongdae), they didn’t just point me toward tourist traps – they actually recommended this tiny 24-hour kimbap place around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid 3-star – clean, functional, with decent Wi-Fi that actually worked when I needed to upload photos. The beds were surprisingly comfortable, though I’ll be honest, you might hear some street noise on weekends since this is party central. But honestly? That’s part of the charm. You’re not here to hibernate in your room anyway.

What really sold me on this place was how it sits right in the thick of everything without feeling like you’re paying premium location prices. I could stumble back from Hongik University’s club scene in about five minutes, grab coffee from one of those trendy little cafes that seem to pop up overnight, or hit up the Hongdae Playground area whenever I felt like people-watching. The whole Hongdae Free Market happens practically on your doorstep during weekends – you know, where all the indie artists and musicians set up their stalls. There’s something pretty cool about waking up and immediately being surrounded by that creative energy instead of having to subway it in from some distant business district. Sure, the hotel itself won’t win any design awards, and the amenities are pretty basic, but the 7.5 rating makes sense when you factor in the location and the price point. It’s one of those places where you realize you’re paying for the experience of being exactly where you want to be, not for marble lobbies or fancy room service. Perfect for anyone who actually wants to experience Hongdae rather than just visit it.

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K-7 Hongdae Yeontral park Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment6 × 1 double bed for 6 adults
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Reviews of K-7 Hongdae Yeontral park

  • Olivier from France (5/10)

    Rooms and beds are ok but bathroom is not confortable. Very cold during winter. The shower in the middle of the bathroom splashed water around so you have feet wet when you go to the WC . A separate WC would have been much better

  • Kerem from Germany (5/10)

    Das Preis-Leistungs-Vehältniss der Wohnung ist in ordnung, bzw. gut – zu dritt zahlt man 25€ pro Person pro Nacht, kriegt dafür eine Wohnung in bester Lage in Hongdae in Nähe (ca. 7-10min zu Fuß) der Hongvik University Station. Von da aus geht die Ringbahnlinie 2, sowie eine direkte Anbindung mit dem Airport Express Train zum Incheon Airport (ca. 1 – 1,5h Reisezeit von Wohnung bis Airport). Außerdem gut an der Wohnung ist die Fußbodenheizung, die im Winter alles schnell aufheizt und ein Flachbildfernseher mit Smart TV in einem der 3 Zimmer. Es gibt außerdem einen großen Kühlschrank, sowie Waschmaschine + Trockner. Insgesamt war die Wohnung beim Einzug sauber und die Betten waren bequem und hatten große Decken.

  • Sergei from Russia (8/10)

    Хорошее расположение. До метро пешком 5 минут. Центр города в 4 остановках метро. (City Hall). Университетский район со станцией Hongik Univ. Пешком 15 мин или одну остановку на метро.

    Рядом с апартаментами много ресторанов и магазинов. В комнатах зимой нам было тепло. Теплый пол очень хорошо обогревал все апартаменты. Тихая улица, тихий район. Несмотря на близость к центру. Удобные кровати и подушки. Три отдельные комнаты. Но пешком до центра вы не дойдете.

  • Darkhizhavyn from South Korea (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 700 m
  • Love Museum: 1.2 km
  • Mapo Bridge: 3.6 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 450 m
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 800 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 950 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 1.6 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 3.2 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 2.2 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 3.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Sweet Roll: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar아메노히커피점: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar The Bread Blue (“No Egg!! No Milk!! No Butter!!”): 50 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 14 km
  • Hyochang Park: 3.8 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 7 km
  • Kim Koo Museum: 3.8 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • Seodaemun Independence Park: 4.4 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall: 4.2 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: 1.5 km
  • Metro Sinchon Station: 500 m
  • Train Gwangheungchang: 1.1 km
  • Metro Sogang Subway Station: 600 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 13 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 53 km

Facilities

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Languages spoken:

  • Korean

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
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House Rules at K-7 Hongdae Yeontral park

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:30
  • 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:

8.1

Comfort:

7.5

Location:

9.4

Facilities:

6.9

Cleanliness:

7.5

Value for money:

7.5