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Well situated in the Seodaemun-gu district of Seoul, Hotel Firststay Hongdae is located a 15-minute walk from Ewha Women’s University, 0.8 miles from Hongik University Station and 1.2 miles from Hongik University. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has a concierge service and luggage storage space for guests. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. All rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Hotel Firststay Hongdae have a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Seoul Station is 2.6 miles from the accommodation, while Namdaemun Market is 3 miles from the property. Gimpo International Airport is 8.7 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Seoul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Azhara
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Location, amenities, cleaning, staff, everything was perfect!
  • Darwin
    the Philippines the Philippines
    The hotel is relatively new and has good location setting. My stay was really comfortable. The linens and towels were super clean and non-smelly. Facilities included in the room is good considering the price range for a hotel. Lobby is kept clean...
  • Abbie
    the Philippines the Philippines
    Very good location. Near metro and bus stations. Restaurants and shopping centers are very as well. Staff are very helpful. All can speak English well so it’s very good for foreigner travelers. I will definitely stay again and refer it to friends.
  • Raul
    the United States the United States
    Great location and staff. Enjoyed my stay here. 2 min walk to Sinchon Station. Easy to get around the city. Definitely recommend staying here, no complaints 👍🏽
  • Kirt
    the Philippines the Philippines
    The location is good, the staff are very accommodating and helpful. The unlimited access to microwave, coffee and water is very helpful at late night snacks, room is not that small for its price
  • Paulette
    the United States the United States
    I loved how the staff treated us specifically Eun Sung , he was a very exceptional and helpful person. He was very polite and well mannered and helpful throughout our stay.
  • Rea
    the Philippines the Philippines
    We liked almost everything about this place. The staffs are very much approachable and accommodating. They even took an extra mile to immediately clean 1 room to let us check in and rest ahead of our check in time. Location was also great — it’s...
  • Jonas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great value, clean, conveniently located. The staff is very friendly and speaks good English! And they gave me a Yakgwa cookie which I had to buy all the time after that.
  • Bob
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    Very friendly and helpful staff! I felt very welcome and the room was very worth wat we paid for it! The location was right in the middle of a bustling area of Seoul with shops, restaurants and bar just around the corner.
  • Pineda
    the Philippines the Philippines
    The room was pretty big. The staff were very nice, attentive and approachable. The location was very good. It was near the train station, mall and there were a lot of restaurants in the area. We will definitely stay in this hotel again!

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Firststay Hongdae
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Baggage storage
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hot tub

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules
Hotel Firststay Hongdae takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardBC-CardUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Hotel Firststay Hongdae

  • Hotel Firststay Hongdae is 2.4 miles from the center of Seoul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Firststay Hongdae include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Studio
  • Hotel Firststay Hongdae offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Hotel Firststay Hongdae is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, Hotel Firststay Hongdae is popular with guests booking family stays.

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