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Guesthouse Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

67-6, Yeonnam-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03991 Seoul, South Korea – Great location - show map

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7.4
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956 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Total

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

Great location!

8.3
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Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

One of our best sellers in Seoul! Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse is in Seoul's entertainment and arts district, a convenient 15-minute walk from Hongik Univ subway station. It provides a 24-hour common kitchen and free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel.

The guesthouse provides easy access to various shopping and dining options. It is a 50-minute drive from Incheon International Airport and a 30-minute drive from Gimpo International Airport.

All rooms are air-conditioned and include simple furnishings. They are bright with large windows and have shared bathroom facilities.

The guesthouse has a common living room that features cable TV and a selection of movies. It has a comfortable sitting area where guests can enjoy a pleasant time relaxing.

Services such as luggage storage and laundry facilities are provided for convenience. Kimchee Hongdae also has a tour desk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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  • Hello, I want to know if I rent this room, those two bunk beds belong to me, right? Because I’m going to stay alone.

    hello, yes both will be yours, no one will be inside except you. Best regards


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  • Is the laundry service/washing machine free?

    its 6000w


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  • os the luggage storage free?

    yes it is


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  • Do you accept late check in? My flight arrives 10pm. Also do you have a good social place where I can go drink some Soju hehe. I tried the Sinchon in Busan and I really had fun.

    In that case, we can let you to the late check-in. We'll leave the list that says your name your room number next to the reception door. Please sign on that paper and make the payment the next morning from 9am to 11am.


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  • For long stay, will there be a discount in the rates? Like one month. For 6 female dormitory. Thank you.

    Thanks for your message. I'm Jack, the manager of Kimchee Guesthouse Hongdae and I can offer the discounted rates but we have to make sure you're staying with us first. So you can book through Agoda or Expedia with the full payment, then I can give you back the difference with the discounted rate in cash. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. Jack Please let me know


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  • Hello, I want to know if I rent this room, those two bunk beds belong to me, right? Because I’m going to stay alone.

    hello, yes both will be yours, no one will be inside except you. Best regards


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    Asked about: Twin Room
  • Is the laundry service/washing machine free?

    its 6000w


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  • os the luggage storage free?

    yes it is


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  • Do you accept late check in? My flight arrives 10pm. Also do you have a good social place where I can go drink some Soju hehe. I tried the Sinchon in Busan and I really had fun.

    In that case, we can let you to the late check-in. We'll leave the list that says your name your room number next to the reception door. Please sign on that paper and make the payment the next morning from 9am to 11am.


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  • For long stay, will there be a discount in the rates? Like one month. For 6 female dormitory. Thank you.

    Thanks for your message. I'm Jack, the manager of Kimchee Guesthouse Hongdae and I can offer the discounted rates but we have to make sure you're staying with us first. So you can book through Agoda or Expedia with the full payment, then I can give you back the difference with the discounted rate in cash. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. Jack Please let me know


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Managed by Jack

Company review score: 8.2 Based on 12,056 reviews from 9 properties

9 managed properties
10 years of experience

Company info

Hello I'm Jack the manager of Kimchee guesthouse. Love to have the gentle and friendly guests to stay with us:)

Property info

our location is Hongik UNV there are Shopping street, and Bar pup club pretty Cafe . most customer are young people , when you stay here you can meet good people and easy to make new friends.

Neighborhood info

the Hongdae area of Seoul. Our location is within walking distance of delicious restaurants, vibrant bars and clubs, and shopping that’s open from dusk ’til dawn…EVERY NIGHT! One will never be bored in Hongdae; There’s always something new and fresh, and there’s always something exciting for you and your friends to do! We are located only 5 minutes away from Hongik University Station with access to all of Seoul, and DIRECT access to/from Incheon International Airport via the Airport Express (AREX) train.

Languages Spoken

English, Korean

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Korea Etiquette Institute
    0.2 miles
  • Family Dental
    0.2 miles
  • Butter zakka shop
    0.2 miles
  • EXiT Hongdae
    0.2 miles
  • E-Land
    0.2 miles
  • Shinsegae Park
    0.3 miles
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum
    0.3 miles
  • War and Women's Human Rights Museum
    0.3 miles
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Saemaeul (Newmaul) Restaurant
    0.7 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Samguri Pocha (Pub)
    0.8 miles
Top attractions
  • Hongik University
    0.6 miles
  • Ewha Womans University
    1.5 miles
  • Seoul Station
    2.8 miles
  • Yeongdeungpo Station
    3.1 miles
  • Namdaemun Market
    3.2 miles
  • I'Park Mall
    3.2 miles
  • Dongwha Duty Free Shop
    3.2 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral
    3.7 miles
  • National Museum of Korea
    4.1 miles
  • Jongmyo Shrine
    4.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Han River
    0 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Hongik University Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Gimpo International Airport
    6.6 miles
  • Incheon International Airport
    26.8 miles
  • Wonju Airport
    58.3 miles
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Amenities of Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

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Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
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Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    No parking available.

Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Korean

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Guests who are arriving after 20:00 are kindly requested to inform the guest house in advance.

Upon booking, guests will receive a separate confirmation email from the property with check-in instructions and policy details. Guests are strongly advised to check the property’s confirmation email before check-in.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

FAQs about Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

  • Room options at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Dorm Room

  • Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse is 3.1 miles from the center of Seoul.

  • The prices at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse by:

    • Train 1h

  • Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bar crawls

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  • Staff7.8
  • Facilities 7.2
  • Cleanliness 6.9
  • Comfort 7.1
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location8.3
  • Free WiFi7.8
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