Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.7 (3592 reviews)
188, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, , Seoul , KR

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (station, airport line, mall nearby)
Comfortable beds and good air conditioning
Professional, helpful housekeeping and staff
Convenient direct mall and transport access
Breakfast included and generally acceptable
Clean rooms
Cons:
Some rooms are small or windowless
Breakfast can be crowded with limited choices
Bathroom soundproofing and TV options limited (no Netflix)
Occasional elevator wait times
Language barrier for some staff (English)
Weekend rates perceived as expensive

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple reviews praise cleanliness and excellent housekeeping service; only isolated notes about occasional unemptied bowls or missed items.
Service
9.3
Staff frequently described as professional, friendly and helpful (upgrades, early check-in, late checkout); occasional language barrier (English) mentioned.
Location
9.6
Consistently highlighted as a major strength: direct access to Hongik Univ station, airport line, shopping mall and many dining options; great for transfers and exploring Hongdae.
Room Quality
8
Mixed feedback: beds and bedding are very comfortable and AC praised, but several mentions of small rooms, some windowless rooms and thin walls; bathroom soundproofing issues reported.
Amenities
8.6
Good basic amenities (effective AC, lobby/concierge setup, direct mall access); limitations include limited TV choices (no Netflix) and occasional elevator wait times.
Value for Money
7.6
Split sentiment: many find prices reasonable with breakfast included, but weekend rates described as high/crazy and some advise checking price before booking.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast is generally included and described as good or even luxurious by some, but others note crowds and limited choices; overall acceptable for the price point.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive experience driven by location, comfortable beds and reliable housekeeping; most guests recommend or would return despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 19:39

Property Description

Modern Amenities and Comfort
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae offers a range of modern amenities including a fitness centre and free WiFi. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, desk, and some even offer city views.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in American cuisine at the in-house restaurant. Whether it's a hearty breakfast or a satisfying dinner, guests can enjoy delicious meals without leaving the comfort of the hotel.

Convenience and Service
Guests can take advantage of the business centre and multilingual staff. Need tips on exploring the area? The reception staff, fluent in Japanese and Korean, are ready to assist.

Experience comfort, convenience, and great service at Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae. Book your stay now for a memorable trip to Seoul!

Important information:

The air conditioning system does not work during winter.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ICN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 3592 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Terrence • couple • ca
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
L
Lam • couple • us
9
It was a decent stay in general. We enjoy our stay.
Pros:

Location is perfect. Right near the subway exit and near the stores. The breakfast was great and has a good variety of food. The room size is decent in regards of the area.

Cons:

The hotel corridor smells like a sewer, but not inside the hotel room. Not sure if it’s the hongdae area has it because we smell that on the street as well.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
雅雯 • couple • tw
10
Pros:

地理位置非常好！很方便！離鬧區、百貨公司、地鐵都超近！
早餐也滿好吃的，有些是固定的菜色，但每天都有一些不一樣的！
服務人員英文非常流利！也很親切！
飯店也提供寄放行李的服務，可以放心！

很推薦可以來住這裡！

Cons:

預定時照片裡似乎沒有浴室的樣子，本來期待會有浴缸，但是是一般的淋浴間，
如果有浴缸就更好了！～

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
H
Hodes • couple • nl
9
Top
Pros:

Voor ons was dit de ideale plek. Onze zoon studeert nu in Seoel en ons verblijf was op loopafstand van hem . Het personeel
Was erg vriendelijk . Het ontbijt voor ieder wat wils. Voor ons Nederlanders was de yochert en brood prima . We zaten op de 6 e verdieping hadden geen last van het lawaai of id. van het verkeer of de jongeren . Prima geïsoleerd .

Cons:

De cappuccino was minder. Maar deze is in de stad heerlijk .

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
S
ShaoCong • couple • cn
8
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location and it’s also clean and tidy

Cons:

The hotel charges $10 to dispose of an old suitcase and another $10 even for a pair of old shoes. I found these fees rather excessive and not very guest-friendly

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
K
Kai-Ding • couple • tw
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
Z
Zofia • couple • pl
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Cih Ying • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • couple • us
8
Good but not great. I would stay again but hope for improvements.
Pros:

The location is amazing. Can’t beat it Breakfast was good. Housekeeping great. Clean. Great bathroom and toilet.

Cons:

Our room was very small. We had two twins which was fine but barely any space around the beds. Only a small space for one suitcase otherwise no room at all for the second person. The elevator is very, very slow. For how often it is going up and down it takes a long time just to get out of the building.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
JH • solo_traveller • tw
4
Pros:

地點超方便

Cons:

一晚一萬多的價格，空間侷促，早餐太差，水壓零，CP值太低。

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
W
Warren • couple • mt
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
J
JH • solo_traveller • tw
4
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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samanta • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Camere accoglienti e pulite, staff gentile, colazione intercontinentale buona. Posizione ottima!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
H
Hyunseung • solo_traveller • kr
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel Lauritsen • solo_traveller • no
10
Excellent choice for first time visitors
Pros:

Very good location.
Comfy bed/sheets/pillowS.
Aircondition
Nice breakfast with lots of options

Cons:

Bathroom door did not remain closed.
But thats more of a room-issue and is surely not the case for all rooms.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
S
Sarah • solo_traveller • us
10
Made my first trip to Korea special
Pros:

It is in the perfect location directly above Hongik University station. It is above AK Plaza mall which is so nice when buying souvenirs. There is a CU on the first floor as well and it was always well stocked. Red Road was not far at all. There are a ton of coffee spots within a very short distance.

Cons:

There was nothing that I did not like. The view was spectacular. I could see Namsan Tower from my room. The room smelled very good. It was extremely clean.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
B
Bonilla • family_with_children • es
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
S
Susana • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Located metro station, the rooms were spotlessly clean; I really appreciated the staff’s friendliness and helpfulness. The quality of the bed linen and the pillows.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
J
James, Yi-Yu Liu • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
D
De Silva • extended_group • sg
10
A great place to relax
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Comforter sheets not changed for a week

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee