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Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Interior
Standard 10 bed mixed dormitory | Free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
67-6, Yeonnam-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul
  • Hongdae Street
    8 min walk
  • Trickeye Museum
    10 min walk
  • Hongdae Music Show Theatre
    12 min walk
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    35 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard four bed mixed dormitory

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard six bed mixed dormitory

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard 10 bed mixed dormitory | Free WiFi

Standard 10 bed mixed dormitory

  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard six bed female dormitory

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Shared Bathroom (6 people)

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Shared Bathroom (4 people)

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard four bed female dormitory

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seoul

With a stay at Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, a 1-minute drive from Hongik University and 7 minutes from Myeongdong Street. .This hostel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Namdaemun Market and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Lotte Outlets Seoul Station.
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What's nearby

  • Hongdae Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hongik University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Yeonsei University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ewha Woman's University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 9 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 13 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪더배드저널 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Agak-agak Malaysian Local Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪대충유원지 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪약다방 봄동 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪장작집 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse - Hostel

Central hostel connected to the convention center in Hongdae with free parking
Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse - Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, slippers, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Seoul? This hostel has 797 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 797 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hongdae Kimchee Guesthouse
Kimchee Guesthouse
Kimchee Guesthouse Hongdae
Kimchee Hongdae
Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse
Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse Hostel
Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse Hostel Seoul
Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse Seoul
Kimchee Hongdae house Hostel
Kimchee Hongdae Hostel Seoul
Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse - Hostel Seoul

Kimchee Hongdae Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 156 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niramon

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Marisirlou

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The whole experience was disappointing. The only thing that was good for me were a few of the other guests and the location of the guest house. The staff during check-in were kinda unprofessional and the guest house overall looked to be a mess.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

ANNOYMOUS

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
sound proof is not good. couple making love at adjacent room can be hear clearly... what a hostel is it?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Estella

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and unsafe but good location
You can find a way better place for the same price. It's a basic guesthouse, but based on my experience it was very dirty and none of the doors had locks (not even the main entrance door), which really bothered me. This is an ok place to stay for one night, since the location is good, but I still wouldn't recommend this guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The layout in which the dormitories are set up, it is interesting for sure
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were full of helpful local information and if I had any concerns they were able to sort them all out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good job
Overall was fine, I've been there for 15 days without any kind of issues.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Yonkyoung

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megat, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice and strategic place to stay, no fussy owner and staff. Quiet at night but you can still “partying” at undergroud floor without disturbing other guest. 10 mins walking from Hongik Univ station with 3-4 convenience store along the way. Recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Highly recommend staying here!!! Also if you plan on staying here hang around the reception you will meet some of the coolest and nicest individuals :) .. Bed was honestly surprisingly very comfortable... and I’m picky when it comes to beds. I overall loved my stay here and when I return to korea I know where I plan on staying! Also be very respectful towards the staff. (: Speaking of staff special thanks to Eli!!!! She is awesome!!
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here is so amazing they made everything about my visit that much better Joey was great 👍
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel
It was a great hostel, plus it was super cheap! Everyone there is so fun to talk to and very accomodating as well. Shoutout to Marlo who was so helpful when I was there
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Erin, Kyoto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So dirty that I never showered here. I didn't even want to use the bathrooms. I guess if you're really in a pinch and need a place to sleep, but I wouldn't stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel is in a very good location for tourists in Hongdae with very many friendly guests all hours of the day in the common room. The service will do their best to meet your needs in a timely manner. Jiaxin was especially good and kind and pretty. Very good value for the price!
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great if you are in need of a bed.
My room was upgraded by Susie, which was nice. The staff was also helpful in booking a taxi to the airport for me. The staff themselves were great. Super friendly. The bathrooms could have been cleaner and I did find a roach in my room. Roaches are pretty standard for Asia, but it’s strange to see them in early spring on the 4th floor. It’s a cheap place to stay if you’re not planning on spending any time in your room except for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

호세, Washington D.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close by Hongdae
Had a great experience at this hotel , good atmosphere and great people. Jin was good friend who helped me out when I needed it. I would recommend this my friends if they ever go to south korea
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap and cheerful. Staff are friendly and speak English.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overbooked!!!!
They overbooked the room. That never happened me before! They moved me another hostel and gave me 4 person room instead of 6.

8/10 Good

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people here are really friendly and nice. I recommend!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little bit far from subway but it's OK, by the way you will see very nice staffs there.