156, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04050 Seoul, South Korea
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NEW Remodeling Hongdae House Overview

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Seoul, but NEW Remodeling Hongdae House honestly caught me off guard in the best way possible. You know how sometimes you book a place based on photos and reviews and just hope for the best? Well, this was one of those pleasant surprises where everything actually exceeded expectations. The whole place feels like someone took a traditional Korean house concept and gave it this really thoughtful modern makeover – I mean, the “remodeling” part of the name isn’t just marketing speak here.

What really strikes you first is how they’ve managed to capture that authentic neighborhood vibe without sacrificing comfort. Hongdae can get pretty intense with all the university students and nightlife chaos, but this place sits in one of those pockets where you’re close enough to walk to everything but far enough to actually get some sleep. The soundproofing is surprisingly good – I was there during a weekend and barely heard the street noise that usually keeps me up in this area. The rooms have this clean, minimalist feel but with warm touches that make it feel homey rather than sterile. Actually, the bedding was some of the most comfortable I’ve encountered in Seoul, which is saying something because Korean accommodations can be hit or miss with Western comfort standards.

Here’s what I really appreciated though – the attention to practical details that most places overlook. The Wi-Fi is legitimately fast (tested it for work calls, no issues), there are plenty of outlets positioned where you actually need them, and the bathroom setup is smart without being cramped. The staff seems to genuinely know the area well, not just the typical tourist spots but the good local restaurants and cafes that aren’t overrun with crowds. One person recommended this tiny Korean BBQ place about three blocks away that became my go-to dinner spot – exactly the kind of insider knowledge you hope for but rarely get. The check-in process was smooth and they’re pretty flexible with timing, which matters when you’re dealing with international flights and jet lag. Honestly, with a 9.3 rating, I was expecting maybe some minor disappointments, but this place delivers on what it promises. It’s the kind of spot where you feel like you’re staying in the real Seoul, not some sanitized tourist bubble, but with all the amenities that make travel comfortable rather than an endurance test.

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NEW Remodeling Hongdae House Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentdouble beds, 2 double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
One-Bedroom Apartment with City View2 × 3 double beds for 6 adults
One-Bedroom Apartment with View2 × 3 double beds for 6 adults
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Reviews of NEW Remodeling Hongdae House

  • Panida from Thailand (10/10)

    Perfect!! It's on the great location, the room have everything which you need, the host are kind and helpful, when you have some problem he reply in the immedietly

  • Yifang from Taiwan (10/10)

    住宿地點非常便利,距離地鐵站非常近,下樓就能逛街

  • Yip from Hong Kong (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.2 km
  • Love Museum: 400 m
  • Seonyudo Park: 2.7 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.2 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: 2.8 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Chicken Bus: 150 m
  • Cafe/bar Golden Crema: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Mapo Bridge: 4.4 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 15 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: 1.2 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

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security

Reception services:

  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
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House Rules at NEW Remodeling Hongdae House

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • Available 24 hours
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

9.2