

SeoulLuck Your Stay in Hongdae near Hongik University Overview
I’ve stayed in my fair share of guesthouses around Seoul, but SeoulLuck Your Stay in Hongdae near Hongik University honestly surprised me in the best way possible. You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately think “okay, someone here actually gets it”? That’s exactly what happened here. The whole vibe feels like it was designed by someone who understands what travelers really want – not just a bed, but a genuine taste of what makes Hongdae so addictive.
What really struck me was how perfectly positioned this place is for soaking up the neighborhood’s energy without getting completely overwhelmed by it. I mean, you’re literally steps from all the chaos of Hongik University’s strip – the street food vendors who somehow make the most incredible hotteok at 2 AM, those tiny basement bars where Korean indie bands play sets that’ll blow your mind, and the 24-hour convenience stores that become your best friend after a night out. But here’s the thing that most places in this area get wrong – when you actually want to sleep, you can. The rooms are surprisingly well-insulated from the street noise, which honestly shocked me because I was prepared for the usual Hongdae soundtrack of drunk college students and motorbikes at all hours.
The staff here actually know the neighborhood, too, which makes such a difference. When I asked about finding good Korean BBQ that wasn’t just tourist-trap expensive, the guy at the front desk didn’t just point me toward some generic place – he drew me a little map to this family-run spot tucked away on a side street where locals actually eat. That kind of insider knowledge is worth its weight in gold, especially in an area like Hongdae where you can easily end up paying three times what you should for mediocre food if you’re not careful. The whole experience felt refreshingly honest – clean, comfortable rooms that don’t try to be fancy but nail all the basics perfectly, and a location that puts you right in the heart of Seoul’s most vibrant creative district without making you sacrifice sleep for the privilege. If you’re the type of traveler who wants to actually experience Seoul’s nightlife and creative scene rather than just observe it from the outside, this is exactly where you want to be.
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SeoulLuck Your Stay in Hongdae near Hongik University Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Two-Bedroom Villa | 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 futon bed for 3 adults, 1 child |


Reviews of SeoulLuck Your Stay in Hongdae near Hongik University
Aiden from Australia (10/10)
We stayed here for 3 weeks, and feel so lucky to have found this place. The beds were so comfortable, the place was so quiet and warm, there's lots of amazing cafes and restaurants in the backstreets between here and Hongdae. It was also the cleanest place I've stayed in bar none.
The host was very helpful, and has a YouTube channel with some shorts on the local area that we appreciated. There was some local Korean treats on arrival for us which was super cute.
It's around 10 minutes walk from Hongdae which isn't too bad, getting somewhere this comfortable and well priced close to Hongdae would be impossible.
Overall I loved the stay here, and would stay again.순원 from South Korea (10/10)
깨끗하고 아늑했습니다.
Lovelymia from South Korea (10/10)
신축건물인지 리모델링 인지 확실치 않으나
컨디션이 매우 좋았고 깨끗하고 작은 2룸이였으나
매우 만족스런 숙소입니다 어메니티도 잘갖추어져 있고 일리커피와 머신 까지 세심한 인테리어도 만족스러워 다음 기회에 다시 이용할 의향이 높습니다진호 from South Korea (10/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Wau Park: 1.8 km
- Love Museum: 850 m
- Seonyudo Park: 2.9 km
- World Cup Park: 2.5 km
- Mangwon Hangang Park: 2.4 km
- Modern Design Museum: 1.6 km
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 850 m
- Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 800 m
- Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2.9 km
- War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 500 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Ediya coffee: 300 m
- Cafe/bar Suave – Macaron: 400 m
- Restaurant Gorewa Chamchi: 350 m
Top attractions:
- COEX Aquarium: 18 km
- N Seoul Tower: 8 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 km
- Yanghwa Hangang Park: 3.4 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 9 km
- Seoul Energy Dream Center: 3 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
- Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 3 km
- Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 4.3 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:
- Train Sangsu: 1.6 km
- Train Mangwon: 900 m
- Metro Mangwon Station: 900 m
- Metro Hongik University Station: 850 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
- Incheon International Airport: 51 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Garden view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Carpeted
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
Great for your stay:
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Washing machine
- Shower
- Lift
- Coffee machine
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached


House Rules at SeoulLuck Your Stay in Hongdae near Hongik University
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:30
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 11:00 to 11:30
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
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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