Y202 & B201 near Hongdae Univ Station

Y202 & B201 near Hongdae Univ Station Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Y202 & B201 near Hongdae Univ Station, I thought it sounded more like apartment numbers than a hotel. But you know what? That’s actually pretty fitting because this place has this cool residential vibe that makes you feel like you’re crashing at a friend’s place rather than staying in some sterile hotel room. The location is absolutely killer if you’re planning to dive into Seoul‘s nightlife scene – I mean, you’re literally a few minutes’ walk from all the chaos and energy that makes Seoul so addictive.

What really struck me about this spot is how it sits right in the sweet spot between the university crowd energy and having a place to actually get some sleep. During the day, you’ve got this buzzing student atmosphere with coffee shops and cheap eats everywhere, but the actual building is tucked away just enough that you’re not dealing with drunk college kids stumbling around at 3 AM (well, not too much anyway). The 8.9 rating honestly makes sense once you spend a night or two there – it’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be fancy but nails the basics really well. Clean rooms, decent Wi-Fi, and the staff actually seems to care about helping you figure out the neighborhood instead of just handing you a generic tourist map.

I actually ended up staying an extra night because I got so caught up exploring the area. There’s this whole network of tiny alleys branching off from the main university strip, and you’ll find these incredible hole-in-the-wall BBQ joints and karaoke bars that you’d never discover if you were staying somewhere more touristy. The hotel itself feels very much part of that authentic Seoul experience – you’re not isolated in some international chain bubble. Getting to and from other parts of the city is super straightforward too, though honestly, I found myself wanting to stick around Hongdae more than I expected. The subway connections are solid, but there’s something about the energy here that makes you want to just wander and see what you stumble into. Sure, it’s a 3-star place, so don’t expect marble bathrooms or a concierge, but if you’re the type of traveler who’d rather spend your money on amazing food and experiences rather than thread count, this place totally gets it.

Y202 & B201 near Hongdae Univ Station Accommodations

Reviews of Y202 & B201 near Hongdae Univ Station

• Yuet from Hong Kong (8/10)

  Walking distance to Hongdae, close to subway station, shopping and eating.

• Marina from Denmark (9/10)

  The apartment is spacious with all the necessary facilities. Very great location in a quiet area with only a 5-minute walk to Hongdae metro st. and 10 minutes to Sinchon metro st. Easy and fast communication with the host. Clear and understandable guides on how to use the boiler and washing machine.

• Frida from Sweden (9/10)

  Very friendly host and spacious apartment. The location is also great, close to Hongik University. The apartment had all the amenities you need and we had a great stay, thank you!

• Ben from Australia (9/10)

  The location is really fantastic for being close to hongdae street but being quiet and cosy. Also very convenient to transport and other services. Also very good position for walking to sinchon. The property is old but spacious, cute, well equipped and clean.

• Wai from Hong Kong (9/10)

  舒適 交通方便

• Chiayun from Taiwan (8/10)

  有兩個房間，一個寢室、一個更衣室，廚房的設備也很齊全。住宿有任何問題，都獲得很好的協助。

• Brian from United States (9/10)

• Luc from Canada (9/10)

• Truc from Vietnam (7/10)

• Efong from Taiwan (9/10)

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