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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.

What can I say LOCATION is amazing close to train station, Bus line and the nightlife is close yet located in quiet area you can’t hear the loud music and still can get good nights rest. Brian ( 근오빠 ) was an amazing host he really knows how to look after his guests. I highly recommend doing his DMZ personal tour - I saw North korean soldiers literally was really interesting and Brian is very informative and open to any questions left right and centre. The property is very cosy and and staff very friendly and helpful. The facilities are great and very clean. We had a twin room and bathroom was big and spacious. We Met amazing other travellers staying at Bunk so perfect for you solo travellers to meet and mingle. If you opt for Brian’s Korean BBQ party just beware of his soju bombs they are a killer!!! Made Good memories and lasting friendships made. I will definitely be back next time I’m in South Korea. Thanks 근오빠 and 근언니 for your wonderful hospitality.

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9.1
Superb
1,054 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Featuring a shared lounge and views of city, Good Guesthouse is a recently renovated guest house located in Seoul, 700 metres from Hongik University Station. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.3 km from Hongik University. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

This was the first place I stayed in during my trip to Korea - and it exceeded all expectations. I arrived early, but the owner let me leave my luggage and lent me an umbrella. When I returned to check in, he gave me a (big) tasty cake as a welcome gift! The room is spacious, as is the bathroom. The beds are on the hard side (normal for Korea), but comfortable. The breakfast is INCREDIBLE. A feast of delicious Korean dishes, which are freshly cooked and change each day. A quick and easy laundry service is available at a competitive price. The location in Yeonnam-dong is also perfect - it's a 10-minute walk to the metro and the busy part of Hongdae, but the neighbourhood surrounding the guesthouse is really chill and full of fantastic cafes and restaurants. This place is excellent value for Seoul - book it now!

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£140
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.

I love its location, so near the subway and bus stops and lots of shops. Also, you can wash your clothes unlimited (unlike on other hotels that let's you pay one).

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9.3
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
£38
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.

Comfortable location, ac, own bathroom, coffee, snacks

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9
Superb
381 reviews
Price from
£26
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 room is very centrally located. You are pretty close to the palaces and super close to metro and bus stops. Also, a lot of great food places. This room is ideal if you plan on only sleeping here and spending your day outside as much as possible.

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9.1
Superb
639 reviews
Price from
£57
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.

Very cosy with common kitchen. They did their best to make the stay as pleasant as possible.

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9.1
Superb
599 reviews
Price from
£60
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.

It was clean, the location is really convenient (located in a quite street but still close to public transportation and Hongdae street) and we enjoyed our stay there!

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9.1
Superb
288 reviews
Price from
£54
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.

Great location, comfortable room and bed, free breakfast, great rooftop and shared kitchen. Would definitely return here!

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9.1
Superb
771 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

The location was great and the room was big enough for the 3 of us. It was clean and beautifully decorated. The owner was very friendly and attentive. She even gave us some face masks to us the first night we arrived.

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9.2
Superb
151 reviews
Price from
£93
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.

The owner was super nice and helpful, highly recommend

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9.4
Superb
513 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 413 reviews
    I normally don’t really write reviews but this was such a comfortable stay! David is an incredible host and helped us with an appointment at the doctor when my friend had issues with hearing. The guesthouse is on walking distance from a lot of places and if you dislike walking a lot, the metro is right outside the door as well. Many breakfast options, many dinner options and a good quality stay, and not to mention quite cheap for all the facilities and surroundings!
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    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 744 reviews
    The guest house is located within five minutes from main shopping streets in Myeongdong. Around there is a plenty of cafes and shops. However, at night it is very quiet. The room was small, but convenient and clean. The host replied promptly to all the questions.
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  • Avg. price/night: £39.91
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 469 reviews
    Cheap and brutal. Great location. Comfortable bed. Quiet area. Lots of restaurants nearby.
    Helene
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  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 253 reviews
    The guesthouse was very cozy. It wasn’t far from Seoul station either and easy to reach by bus, yet it was in a relatively calm and quiet environment and not noisy at all. The hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly as well. We loved our stay here and would definitely come back again.
    Malena
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  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 421 reviews
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    Jan
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  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 284 reviews
    The hosts were really nice and friendly. The guesthouse was clean. There was a room to eat and a little cozy terrace for outdoor dinner. The room was clean and tidy there were free towels and a hairdryer in the room. There was also a phone charger to your disposition in the room in case you forgot yours. There was quiet jazz songs playing in the corridor giving a nice atmosphere to our floor. We feel that our hosts really want to make us feel at home. I really liked my stay in hongdae style guesthouse.
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  • Avg. price/night: £42.60
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 744 reviews
    The beds were so comfortable and the rooms were clean, looked great and felt very cosy. This is the best guesthouse/hostel that I’ve been to in Seoul and it is in a great location just off a lovely themed street in Myeongdong with lots of restaurants to choose from. Self check-in was easy and we could leave our luggage there after check-out. A simple breakfast was included in the price. Overall this place is great value for money
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  • Avg. price/night: £44.43
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
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    Rated good
     · 1,000 reviews
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  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    Great host, great flat, great location. The flat is spacious and very quiet despite its central location. The host was very helpful.
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  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 796 reviews
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