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Located in Seoul and with Hongik University reachable within 700 metres, Bunk Guesthouse Hongdae provides a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

Brian went above & beyond as a host - when we asked for restaurant suggestions, he guided us to them himself & ordered for us, and even at times joined us :) I was able to meet a lot of wonderful people at Bunk which made my trip enjoyable

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9.1
Wonderful
1,078 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Located within 700 metres of Hongik University Station and 1.3 km of Hongik University, Good Guesthouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Seoul. This recently renovated guest house is located 3.5 km from Ewha Womans University and 5.9 km from Seoul Station. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

I liked how friendly and helpful the host, Mr. KiHo Lee and his mom (They operate the guesthouse) were. From the second my family and I arrived, Mr. Lee assisted us with all of our bags and helped us arrange transportation for the following day. Mr. Lee’s mom made a wonderful breakfast the following morning, which offered quite a bit of variety. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the bathroom was very clean. The location is close to Hongik University and the Hongik University Metro stop. The area is vibrant with many restaurants, bars, and shopping to offer. My family and I look forward to the next time we can stay at the Good Guesthouse.

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9.1
Wonderful
130 reviews
Price from
$162
per night

Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Dongwha Duty Free Shop is 4.8 km from the guest house, while Namdaemun Market is 4.9 km away. The nearest airport is Gimpo International, 13 km from Coco Stay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Everything was very clean and it is in a good location

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9.3
Wonderful
127 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

Attractively located in the Jung-Gu district of Seoul, Joy Guesthouse is set 1.2 km from Bangsan Market, 1.6 km from Gwangjang Market and 1.9 km from Myeongdong Station. It is situated 1.3 km from Dongdaemun Market and features a shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store is 700 metres away.

Myeongdong Cathedral is 2.5 km from the guest house, while Jongmyo Shrine is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 21 km from Joy Guesthouse.

We liked the facilities and value for the money. The host was super welcoming. The floor heating and common washing machine and kitchen was a plus for us as well

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9
Wonderful
398 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Namdaemun Market is 1.1 km from the guest house, while Dongwha Duty Free Shop is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gimpo International, 20 km from 318 Stay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The location is very close to the station.

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9.1
Wonderful
670 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and shower. A fridge and kettle are also provided. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

Location was incredible. Many places were within walking distance, including Insadong shopping and restaurants and the palaces and Bukchon Hanok Village. The room was spotless. Bed, fridge, small table with mirror and stool. Typical Asian bathroom with the shower not separated from the sink and toilet. Very quiet considering the busy street behind my room. The staff were very friendly and helpful and had great English. I would highly recommend this hotel for young people. As an older traveler, I would have enjoyed a little more space and comfort, the bed was high to afford space underneath for suitcases, but overall well worth the reasonable price.

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9.1
Wonderful
622 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

A recently renovated property, Hao Guesthouse in Hongdae is located in Seoul near Hongik University Station, Hongik University. It is situated 2.4 km from Ewha Womans University and features bicycle parking. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

-Pretty close to the airport railroad station (Hongdae stn exit#6) So, it's very convenient travelling to/from ICN airport with big luggage. Even though the guesthouse's not in the shopping area of Hongdae, it's still good and easy walking distance to all the shops and cafes that I've bookmarked. -The room's very CLEAN. Couldn't see any traces of dust which normally I'm very sensitive to. -The staff (Mr.Beomseok) was so kind and understanding. I've requested for early check-in as I felt unwell from long haul flight. He texted me immediately after the cleaning was done. -As a light sleeper, I didn't have any problems at all during the night using earplugs. During the day, I could hear the auto front door, since my bedroom was right at the stair facing the front door. Yet, not that bothering me. -Common area/breakfast = no comments as I didn't have a chance to use it. Considering the price, definitely worth it! I'd come back again for sure!

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9.1
Wonderful
292 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

Featuring a garden, the recently renovated Hithere guesthouse is located in the centre of Seoul, close to Hongik University Station. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides a solarium, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

The guesthouse property is so beautiful. The rooftop was definitely my favourite. Common areas including the kitchen are so clean and all guests maintain the same. Everyone is really nice and courteous to each other. Daniel and his staff were all incredibly helpful. The location of the guesthouse is great. Bus and train stations are within 8-9 minutes walking distance. Please keep the same in mind while travelling with luggage. Also, the check-in timing is around 3pm. However, we were able to leave our bags with Daniel and his staff which was convenient.

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9.1
Wonderful
794 reviews
Price from
$38
per night

Bias K-girl Guesthouse - Women only is a recently renovated guest house in the centre of Seoul, less than 1 km from Hongik University Station and a 13-minute walk from Hongik University. It is located 3.7 km from Ewha Womans University and provides full-day security. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance.

1. Cleanliness The room is fragrant and well organized. There are new garbage bags, vacuum cleaners, etc., so I can clean by myself whenever I want. 2. Safe It's comfortable because it's only for women, and there's CCTV in the common area, so it feels safe. 3. Convenience It was a 5-minute walk to downtown Hongdae and the subway station. 4. A variety of amenities. Most of the necessary things are provided. There's even a curling iron. 5. Friendly staff She is very helpful and always gives me quick replies.

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9.2
Wonderful
155 reviews
Price from
$103
per night

All units in the guest house are fitted with a coffee machine. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement.

An indoor play area is also available for guests at the guest house.

Batwo had a cozy home type of environment. It was clean, welcoming, and all that you can really ask for :)

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9.4
Wonderful
534 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

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