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Reviews of Able Guesthouse Hongdae

2F, 7-8, Wausan-ro 29ma-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 04053 Seoul, South Korea

#255 of 656 hotels in Seoul

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Review Score

Based on 372 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect stay in Seoul on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved the fresh towels every day, the location (super close to Hongdae and to the subway station) but still in a very quiet neighbourhood. We recommend staying here!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    8.0
    Nice locations and great service for this low money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The location is amazing, near the fun of Hongdae without the noise. All kinds of services are easy to find around it and even the public transportation is amazing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Two flights of stairs

    Simple accommodations in a great location! Perfect for sightseeing and relaxing. Close to restaurants, shopping and Hongdae station.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    8.0
    Great Hostel for those on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower could be improved but it’s not a big issue.

    Great hostel for those on a budget. The rooms are spacious and clean, meaning that multiple people can pack at once. There are also small lockers in the room that a large backpack fits into. The rooftop is lovely in the evening and the social area is great although people do talk late into the night sometimes. Only 1k won for the washer and dryer which is amazing and a great simple but filling breakfast. Check in is flexible so it’s great for potential flight or train delays.I’d definitely stay again while in Seoul.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    7.0
    Great and central accommodation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    STAIRS if you have luggages, beware of the stairs. the appartment is on the first floor and the staircase corridor is quite narrow

    LOCATION absolutement fantastic and very central. right in hongdae, and about 5 minutes away from the subway station exit. you can walk to the lively famous hongdae street enjoy some food and do some shopping. AK Plaza mall right next to it, along with subway, buses, supermarket, coffee shops and stores. ACCOMODATION + UTILITIES the appartement is 100% female. however, know that there are security surveillance camera and men are the ones behind the screen. washing machine, drying machine, kitchen and fridge are available. you only have to leave a 1000won note pour every machine use (washing, drying, some food too). BREAKFAST bread, milk, butter, jam, eggs, coffee, cereals are available and you are free to cook your own breakfast (i recommend a mean french toast, very filling, and all ingredients are available)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful… will revisit one day
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No

    -strategic location, easy access airport train & subway -provide washing machines & dryer With minimal fee -Free meal 8am-11am -I love curtain at every bed

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    7.0
    Good option, budget friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    4th floor Kitchen was a little sketchy. (But 2nd floor one was ok). Must be ok with stairs. Towels provided are korean sized. So bring yr own if you are used to western size bath towels.

    Staff was very helpful. Helped carry bags to holding area, and later left them neatly outside room door. Location very convenient Room was clean with ample storage space.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    9.0
    Worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The guests need to follow the quiet time better.

    Location is great. It's my second time staying here.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very helpful and kind staff, clean space, very good area and the price was perfect

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only cons were that the building was advertised as a female-only dormitory to me, but there were men living there. The upstairs stayers also would stomp up and down the stairs multiple times even in the middle of the night (1-3am) which would keep me awake. Kids were also allowed in the hostel so they would be very loud early in the morning. The other guests didn’t seem to be respectful about quiet times at all. I would advice taking very good ear plugs as my normal ones didn’t help with the high screaming and low stomping sounds.

    The location is amazing and it’s very easy to come and go from the hostel. The staff are kind and responsive. The room is nice size and bed comfortable! It is nice that you can change your towels to clean ones easily and use the kitchen and washing machine easily. Overall a great stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    9.0
    I’ll come again :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If there’s range hood in the kitchen & elevator of the building it would be great !

    Great location & free breakfast available if you’re an early bird :)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2025

    7.0
    Practical location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not really clean. No real vegan option for breakfast.

    There is a washing machine. The beds aren't too hard.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    One of the downsides is that there were only stairs. Our room was on the 3rd floor so we had to carry it up 3 floors, but it was not too bad. There's no seperate fridge in the rooms, but there's a big shared one in the kitchen.

    Location was quite convenient. Hongdae station was a 5 min walk away, where you can take the airport subway line too. The room was spacious, there was a seperate space that could easily store bigger luggage. Communication with the staff was done prior to checking in. When checking in, it was quite easy as their instructions were laid out nicely and easy to follow along.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable stay in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very small kitchen / common area for the size of the hostel . Not enough space in the bathrooms

    Very nice area, close to subway station. Comfortable beds

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    8.0
    Great location & intro to Hongdae! Great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downsides were that it felt a bit insecure, as there are no locks or key cards for each room, and the front door is often open during the day. The bathroom facilities could be a bit better, although they do provide excellent shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. I slept fine on the bottom bunk, but my friends on the top bunk found them a bit uncomfortable.

    Great location, super close to the train station to get around Seoul (and to/from airport lines especially Gimpo). Hongdae is also a really great area to explore (cafés, tattoos, kbbq, shopping, karaoke, etc). I liked that there were some free breakfast options & a vanity room to get ready. It was a very social place too and met lots of girls from around the world :)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    9.0
    Very nice and affordable guesthouse , nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towels could be bigger, it’s like a face/hand towel , good quality but small

    Very good location, closed to a big street with lots of shops and restaurants, close to a metro station that goes straight to the airport . The room has everything you need

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    8.0
    Overall a very nice place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 18 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were a lot of products (shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, toothpaste, ...) to use, which was very good and also an area with mirrors and tables for doing your makeup and a big fridge. The staff responded fast and everything in the house was labeled so you could find your ways around the apartment easily. Also the location is very good in the middle of Hongdae but still quiet at night. Curtains on the bed give privacy and there is a nicely sized common room with a kitchen and many kitchen utensils to use. Only things that weren't good was, that there was barely space for putting your clothes, the metal beds made a lot of noise and the mattress was already bending down in the middle. It didn't really bother me personally but maybe someone who needs a soft and quiet bed might not be comfortable

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    8.0
    This is the second consecutive year we stay at this guesthouse. We really love this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    If you travel with 2 person or more, opt for Twin room with 2 beds or Triple room. Bed for Double room is relatively small.

    Location is great - walking distance to and from Hongik University Station and Hongdae Street. Facilities - washing machine and dryer machine is available. pay only 1000 krw to use it Breakfast - bread + eggs + milk and juice

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    9.0
    The location is excellent and very accessible to AREX -Hongik university. Exit 7 - We had a great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Hope that you get more utensils/cutlery and plates/ kitchen related items.

    We had a fantastic stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it! The breakfast was decent and provided a good start to our day, with a variety of options to choose from. The location is truly excellent—just a short walk to the AREX station at Hongik University, Exit 7—making it incredibly convenient for getting around the city. One of the highlights of our stay was the common area in the kitchen, where we could gather as a family in the mornings. It was a great space to enjoy breakfast together and plan our daily adventures. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, adding to the overall comfort of our trip. The staff were exceptional—fluent in English, friendly, and always ready to assist with anything we needed throughout our 8-night, 9-day stay. Their helpfulness made our experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and we truly appreciated the convenience, comfort, and hospitality this hotel offered. Without a doubt, we will be returning for another stay in the future!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    9.0
    The stay was great and everything went smoothly
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not yet

    The facilities are perfect and the common areas are clean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent place, highly recommended! It’s comfortable and clean! It also has a great location.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    9.0
    will comeback🙏
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the location

    good for the price

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient and quite comfortable! Recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the floorboards were coming off but it wasn’t too inconvenient. The room next door was noisy when I was staying but that’s a guest issue.

    Location was not far from the airport line and easy to get to! Overall comfortable stay!

    Stayed in November 2024

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