Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Concierge service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Room size smaller than expected
Cleanliness issues
Noise problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Several mentions of issues, including odors and poor bathroom conditions.
Service
9.9
Generally positive feedback about friendly and helpful staff.
Location
10
Highly praised location, very close to public transportation and conveniences.
Room Quality
7.94
Reviews indicated rooms were smaller and had various issues regarding comfort.
Amenities
8.89
Basic amenities provided, but some issues noted with the room layout.
Value for Money
9.92
Affordable pricing and good location contribute positively.
Food and Beverage
9.38
Not explicitly mentioned, so assigned 'Standard quality for this hotel tier'.
Overall Experience
9.93
Mixed feelings but predominantly positive with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:01

Property Description

Prime Location
Hotel Firststay Hongdae is perfectly situated in the heart of Seoul, just a stone's throw away from major attractions like Hongik University and Seoul Station.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms even feature a cozy terrace for a relaxing evening.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the vibrant Namdaemun Market and Dongwha Duty Free Shop located just a short distance from the hotel. Make the most of your stay by visiting Ewha Womans University, only 1.3 km away.

Book your stay at Hotel Firststay Hongdae now for an unforgettable Seoul experience!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 695 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.89
Value for Money: 9.92
Food and Beverage: 9.38
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Jacques • extended_group • fr
10
Parfait pour un séjour à Séoul
Pros:

Très bien placé
Très bon accueil, notamment Sue qui a été très attentionnée avec Nous

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Arda • couple • tr
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Gencay • couple • de
10
We would especially like to thank Sue, a member of the staff. She was always very friendly, helpful, and respectful. Whe
Pros:

Our stay at the hotel in Seoul was truly wonderful. The hotel was very clean, modern, and overall very pleasant. The rooms were thoroughly cleaned, and we felt right at home.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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YT • couple • tr
10
Pros:

We had a great stay at Hotel Firststay Hongdae. Everything was excellent throughout our visit. The hotel was very clean, the rooms were comfortable, and the internet connection was fast and reliable. The overall service quality was great and made our trip much more enjoyable.

A special thanks to the receptionist Jin, who was incredibly kind and helpful during our stay. Jin assisted us with everything we needed and always approached us with a warm and professional attitude. Please pass along our thanks and appreciation to Jin for making our experience even better.

We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Seoul.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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YAMINA • solo_traveller • be
10
Clean hotel with good location
Pros:

Location of the property is well situated. Had a great stay. Room was clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We were helped by Min. Can only recommend this hotel! The hotel has a separated shower in the bathroom. Not all hotels have it in Seoul.

Cons:

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2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Nur Atina • extended_group • my
9
Hotel so good I forgive the uphill walk.
Pros:

🏨 Hotel - Loved the hotel. There is a small drawer area near the lobby elevator where you may get your amenities such as toothbrushes, hair ties, toothpaste and slippers. No sewing kit or scissors though. There are also coffee and tea sachets available near the lobby alongside the water dispenser machine where you can refill your bottle. The door is also now automated. You just need to press a button (before this you had to push/pull to open the door)

🛏️ Room - Was surprisingly bigger than I expected for a 15m room with 2 single beds (Superior Twin Room) and most importantly clean! There is a small fridge, hair dryer, kettle, mugs, a small window, a big TV in front of the beds, bathtub and shower. The hotel also provides 2 bottles of mineral water daily. It felt like it had everything I needed. Also, PEAK flushing system. No weird toilet smell after flushing at all.

🧍🏻‍♀️🧍🏻 The staff - They were warm and polite. Jin, Jaehyuk, Sue and I think there was another guy too. They would always greet you warmly every day which made me feel very welcomed. 10/10 to the staff.

🛍️ Neighbourhood - The neighbourhood is pretty lively but not hectic, which was nice. There were street performances near Hyundai Department(mall nearby) Store every other night and it was nice seeing people just chilling around, some on cute dates. It genuinely felt like I was in a K summer flick. Lots of places to eat, GS25, cafes.

Cons:

🏨 Hotel - While the location is great, it is situated slightly uphill which may not be ideal if you like wearing heels or have a few heavy luggages with you. I mean yes, yes there is an airport limousine bus stop nearby, but honestly just take K.Ride or Uber from the airport and save yourself the stress of dragging your luggage around here and there.

Is it family-friendly? Maybe not the most ideal for families with young children but perfect for younger travellers, couples or friends who enjoy walking around exploring cafés, food spots, vape shops and claw machine arcades.

🛏️ Room - It’s not that I didn’t like the room, it’s just that the wall plugs can feel a bit limited. Would advise bringing your own extension plug (ideally with a long cable) + a travel adapter so you’ll be able to charge multiple devices like phones and power banks all at once.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Berkan • family_with_children • nl
10
Amazing
Pros:

The hotel staff especially Min 🥰

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Katerina • couple • au
8
Our stay was short but was nice. The staff were very welcoming and explained everything to us perfectly. The location wa
Pros:

The location was great especially for us as we took the airport bus which was 3 mins away. The place was very welcoming and inviting, with the staff adding to that as well.

Cons:

Being on the first floor was fine but the doors could be fixed as we did bump into our neighbor across and the doors were hard to open as they open outwards. Also the windows were fine but the view of the parking and public was a bit strange.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • it
10
Pros:

Great location, very central and well communicated with the rest of the city but not directly on a busy road so you're shielded by noise. Jin and the staff in general are very nice and nice amenities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Denys • solo_traveller • it
10
Great
Pros:

I like the position and the staff, particulary Min, she 's very nice. Great stay, nice room and affordable price.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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xiaorui • couple • cn
10
完美的体验
Pros:

环境很好 很干净 工作人员都很热情 特别是min这位女孩 服务很热情很好 强烈推荐

Cons:

如果打扫卫生更细心一点更好

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Solene • couple • fr
8
Emplacement idéale
Pros:

Bien situé proche du métro et de hongdae. Bon accueille de Sue

Cons:

Chambre un peu petite pour pouvoir ouvrir ses valises et circuler

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
Μπεινά • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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JUHUNG • solo_traveller • tw
9
방이 너무 깔끔하고 배달이 바로 방문까지 가기도 편하고~ 위치도 편리하고 짐도 맡길 수 있고~ MIN 너무 친절하고 즐겁게 지내서 다음에 또 오겠습니다.
Pros:

位置非常的便利

위치도 편리하고 짐도 맡길 수 있고

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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MIYAKE • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

受付のMINさんにとても親切にして頂きました。

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
吳 • solo_traveller • tw
10
已經住了第三次了，位子離弘大很近，房間很乾淨，櫃檯人員英文溝通很順暢，這次退房的時候櫃檯人員Tin也很熱心給我協助
Pros:

整潔度 位子佳 櫃檯人員Tin還有其他人員都很友善

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Pinar • couple • at
7
Pros:

Location war gut

Cons:

Zu viele Lichter im Zimmer, es ist konstant etwas laut im Zimmer, Badetür schlecht und deswegen fühlt es sich schnell stickig an im Zimmer

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Hager • solo_traveller • ro
10
Great
Pros:

I had a great stay at Firststay Hotel in Hongdae. The hotel was very clean and the location is perfect, close to shops, restaurants, and public transport.

The staff were also incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better.

Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • us
9
Overall amazing
Pros:

Cleanliness

Cons:

No laundry service

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee