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Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

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7.7

Very good

888 reviews

888 reviews

Housekeeping19
Breakfast3
Shops1
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7.9

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Butter zakka shop

370 m

EXIT

370 m

E-Land

370 m

Fashion HONG

400 m

come in

420 m

Popular landmarks
Namdaemun Market

5.1 km

Gyeongbokgung Palace

5.5 km

Myeong-Dong Walking Street

5.6 km

The War Memorial of Korea

5.7 km

Insadong

6.0 km

Closest landmarks
AstroMan Rock Gym

210 m

Bebop Jazz Club

440 m

The War and Women's Human Rights Museum

450 m

Chasarang

450 m

Merry J Flower

460 m

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

570-16, Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Hongdae part of Seoul, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Highlights

Located in heart of Seoul

Check-in/out [express]

390 meters to public transportation

500 meters to Hongik University Street

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Game room

Kitchen

Safety deposit boxes

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Seoul are being booked every minute!
Value for money8.1
Distance to city center1.2 Km
Location rating7.9
Nearest airportGimpo Airport (GMP)
Distance to airport10.5 km

Rooms available at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

Very good
Room comfort & quality

7.7

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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6 Bed Female Dormitory
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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6 Bed Room Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • City view
  • 3 bunk beds
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Twin
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Single Room
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed
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Triple - Air Conditioning And Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 bunk beds
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1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 bunk bed
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4 Bed Private Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 bunk beds
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Double
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse?

Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

How do I get to Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse?

Parking is available for a fee of 10000 KRW per day.

What is the smoking policy at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse?

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse?

Hongik University Subway Station is the closest train, metro, or bus station, about 400 m away from Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse.

What restaurants are nearby Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse?

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse is located in Hongdae, famous for good restaurants such as Mijin, The Famous Lamb and Time.

What popular shopping places are close to Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse?

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse is located in Hongdae area which features shopping places such as EXIT, Dress Cinema and Goguan Hanbok Photo-Studio Hongdae.

What are popular attractions near Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse?

Guests at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse can easily visit Hongik University Street, Trick Eye Museum and The War and Women's Human Rights Museum located in the Hongdae area.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse?

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse is located in the Hongdae area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Gyeongui line forest and Yanghwa Bridge Artificial Falls.

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What people love about Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "Cheap and clean."

    Glendalynne

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    November 27, 2019

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Great location."

    William

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    October 30, 2019

  • 8

    Very good
    Staff 

    "=( Staff, cleaniless, location wise are good."

    Hung

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    July 8, 2019

Property ranking|Compared to 2,958 Seoul properties
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Room comfort score
7.7/10
Room size
18 sqm.
Value for money score
8.1/10
Couples review score
7.9/10
Better than
89
%
of Seoul properties
Bigger than
84
%
of Seoul properties
Better than
83
%
of Seoul properties
Better than
82
%
of Seoul properties
Overall rating:

7.7

Very good
888 reviews
Cleanliness
7.2
Facilities
7.3
Location
7.9
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What travelers say they love:
Friendly staff, Thanks Marlo!
Mary from Philippines
Solo traveler
More about Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

More about Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse

Wake up to a magical day and enjoy all that Seoul offers with a stay at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse. Looking for lots of choices? Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse spoils you for choices in activities, with its convenient location just 5.5 km from the Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. Parking is always available, provided by the hotel for their driving guests. While lodging at this wonderful hotel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the hotel's ticket service and tours. The hotel's on-site laundromat helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. The hotel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. The hotel provides air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Some selected rooms have television, in-room video streaming and cable TV to keep guests entertained. The hotel also provides guests with a refrigerator and bottled water in some rooms.
Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides a hair dryer and towels in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

If you're truly selective about eating, you'll be grateful for the in-house shared kitchen available here.
Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse offers wonderful recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. Have some relaxing fun with family and friends at the games room.


Around the property

Take some time to explore Seoul. Whatever you may be looking to buy on your trip to Seoul, chances are you'll find it at Myeong-Dong Walking Street located 5.5 km away. Pose in front of Insadong located 5.9 km away, and you can always show your friends the time you went to Seoul. Engage in the city's best art at Bukchon Hanok Village located 6.2 km away, where you can learn about the local art scene and buy original works.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms here are cheaper than 89% of accommodations in the city.
This hotel's food and dining score higher than 89% of accommodations in the city.
Room comfort is said to be outstanding here, scoring higher than 89% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.3

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

38 mentions

Internet

6 mentions

Breakfast

4 mentions

Food & Dining

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Laundromat
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Car park [charges apply]
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Shared bathroom

Location

570-16, Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea
Very good
Location

7.9

Airports
  • Gimpo Airport (GMP)
    10.5 km
  • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
    43.1 km
Public transportation
  • Hongik University Subway Station
    400 m
  • Mangwon Subway Station
    910 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Charm & Charm C&C
    590 m
Shopping
  • Myeong-Dong Walking Street
    5.6 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    110 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    450 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Namdaemun Market
    5.1 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    5.5 km
  • Myeong-Dong Walking Street
    5.6 km
  • The War Memorial of Korea
    5.7 km
  • Insadong
    6.0 km
  • N Seoul Tower
    6.1 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village
    6.3 km
  • National Museum of Korea
    6.6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace Complex
    6.8 km
  • Lotte World
    16.6 km
Nearby landmarks
  • AstroMan Rock Gym
    210 m
  • Butter zakka shop
    370 m
  • EXIT
    370 m
  • E-Land
    370 m
  • Fashion HONG
    400 m
  • Hongik University Subway Station
    400 m
  • come in
    420 m
  • Bebop Jazz Club
    440 m
  • The War and Women's Human Rights Museum
    450 m
  • Chasarang
    450 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-in until23:59
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until23:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center1.2 Km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)40
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 KRW
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of floors3
  • Number of rooms 24
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened1998
  • Most recent renovation2013
Parking
  • Daily parking fee10000 KRW

Reviews of Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.7
/
10
Cleanliness7.2
Facilities7.3
Location7.9
Room comfort and quality7.7
Service8.0
Value for money8.1
High score for Seoul
Rating
9+ Exceptional (254)
8-9 Excellent (78)
7-8 Very Good (99)
6-7 Good (49)
<6 Below Expectation (143)
Time of the year
Mar - May (175)
Jun - Aug (195)
Sep - Nov (125)
Dec - Feb (128)

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10.0
Exceptional
younguk from Japan
Solo traveler
1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

It is best of best guest house in Hongdae area!! ”

So comfortable!!! And staff Navy!! She is so kind!!

Reviewed March 06, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
William from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in October 2019

Great stay. Friendly hosts. ”

I had a great stay here. Very economical. Great location. All the more that they have hosts such as Dana who make you feel welcome, fun and was a great help during my stay.

Reviewed October 30, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
younguk from Japan
Solo traveler
1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in September 2018

Awesome guest house in the seoul! ”

All of things clean and cozy , comfortable! Especially 세다 helpful a lot!!! Thanks!!

Reviewed March 12, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Kierk
Solo traveler
6 Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

Very Good, Hospitable Staff, Clean Rooms.”

Very good accomodation and a bang for your buck accomodation. I met lots of different people some of which became friends. The staff members were very nice, laidback, and accomodating. Staff member Marlo was very nice, and even spent a lot of time with us even after her shift has finished. I would stay in this guesthouse again when I go back to Korea and stay at Hongdae. Keep up the good work! 🥰😊

Reviewed May 20, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
younguk from Japan
Solo traveler
6 Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Best guesthouse in Hongdae”

All staff especially Marlo care me alot and she made for me breakfast! thanks to give me great memories in seoul!!

Reviewed September 07, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Oudina from Algeria
Solo traveler
6 Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

Cameron is awesome in an awesome guesthouse”

Cameron is a great friend and the best staff member at Kimchee.

Reviewed February 24, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Naomi from France
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

Good trip !”

The guest house was awesome with a lot of friendly staff especially Adel that made my trip confortable and great

Reviewed June 04, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Rose from Philippines
Solo traveler
6 Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in January 2019

Exceptional”

I’m so glad that the staff accommodated my request. I had to stay one more day in Busan and they still kept my reservation.

Reviewed January 27, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Claribel
Solo traveler
Double
Stayed 4 nights in February 2019

Great staff and awesome location! ”

I enjoyed my stay in this guesthouse!! Location is excellent. Situated in a quiet and safe neighborhood but walking distance to the restaurants and bars of the main streets. Marlo, one of the staff there, helped me a lot during my stay. She answered all my questions and recommended many restaurants and activities I can try out. She also taught me basic korean languange and made sure I got all what I needed to be comfortable during my stay. Truly made my stay here more fun and memorable! Will book here again when I come back.

Reviewed March 04, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Naomi from France
Solo traveler
6 Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

Super guest house ”

I spend a really good time in this guest house ! Especially Yuna was really nice and help me !

Reviewed June 04, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Adrien from France
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in April 2019

Awseome ”

Kimchee is a fun place to stay in. Thank you to Marlo for being a good stuff.

Reviewed April 17, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Sunwoo from South Korea
Solo traveler
6 Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

Exceptional”

Location was good and Jessica was very kind and friendly . I love kimchee guest house

Reviewed March 05, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
vuong from Vietnam
Solo traveler
1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

very good”

near subway and bus the staffs are very friendly

Reviewed February 10, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Adrien from France
Solo traveler
6 Bed Mixed Dormitory
Stayed 6 nights in April 2019

Hey korea”

Staff Seda from Turkey shes great funny and kind

Reviewed April 13, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Adrien from France
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in April 2019

Amazing”

Kimchee is awesome and Seda is awesome !

Reviewed April 14, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Mary from Philippines
Solo traveler
6 Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 3 nights in September 2019

Nice stay”

Comfortable stay. Friendly staff, Thanks Marlo!

Reviewed September 29, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Carrie from Australia
Solo traveler
6 Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Exceptional”

big shout out to jake the mvp for being a wholesome human being~♡

Reviewed February 16, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Kwan from Russia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

Good”

Very nice with high pressure water.

Reviewed January 24, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
marites from Philippines
Couple
6 Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in April 2019

Excellent”

Takes quite a bit of walking from subway exit 2 but the directions was on point so it was easy to locate. The only downside is there's no elevator so I struggled to carry my 20kg luggage up the stairs to my room in the 3/F. In-room safe box didn't have a LOCK so there's no point of storing my laptop and other valuables in there. Also, I see no hairdryer. Other than that everything's good if not great. Highly recommended for budget travelers/backpackers.

Reviewed May 05, 2019

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8.4
Excellent
Stephanie from South Korea
Solo traveler
6 Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

Not bad”

My only/main issue is that the check out time on agoda is listed as 12 but when i arrived i was given a list of rules, one of them being that the check out is 11am and there's a 10,000W fee for overstaying. Other than that disappointment it was fine. It's in a quiet area, quite far from the party area of Hongdae but close enough to the shops and station and everything seemed clean and spacious. Not my favourite hostel but i'd definitely stay there again as the price was great.

Reviewed January 21, 2019

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