Hongdae
Seoul
Visit Hongdae
Popular places to visit
Hongik University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Hongik University, during your travels in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Hongdae Street
You can enjoy the entertainment at Hongdae Street during your travels to Seoul. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Myeongdong Street
When you visit Myeongdong Street, a popular shopping spot in Seoul, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World
Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, a favorite shopping spot in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
After visiting Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Hongdae Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae
"Great location, but overall a disappointing stay. The room is very small with an odd layout, including a sink at the entrance next to the coffee machine. The "balcony" is tiny and not really usable, so it shouldn't be advertised as one. The hotel also seems reluctant to offer breakfast to guests ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
"Gym is meh. Pool is nice. Staff were VERY KIND. blankets were too thick, and they didn't have thinner blankets options when i asked. But they did provide a fan for us to use. Their baseboards in our room was majorly chipped (but this is nitpicking.) Great location (near the subway station). Hip interior ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"Everything’s great. I’ll come back to it."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
"Had an amazing experience here. A slight 18 min walk to Myeongdong shopping district but close to subway and a lot of restaurants. The R.ena Italian restaurant on the 2nd floor is the so tasty. You gotta try it. If you're staying there you get a discount. Hotel Ena, is a def stay again. A stones ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Glad Mapo
"Quite good experience with Mapo"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Where to stay in Hongdae
Myeong-dong
Travelers love Myeong-dong for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral.
Gangnam-gu
Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch.
Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.
Insa-dong
Travelers come to Insa-dong for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon while you're in town.
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.
