Conveniently located in the Seodaemun-Gu district of Seoul, Hotel Firststay Hongdae is located 1.2 km from Hongik University Station, 1.9 km from Hongik University and 4.1 km from Seoul Station. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Ewha Womans University. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Each room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Hotel Firststay Hongdae have a terrace. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Namdaemun Market is 4.9 km from Hotel Firststay Hongdae, while Dongwha Duty Free Shop is 4.9 km from the property. Gimpo International Airport is 14 km away.

Couples particularly 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)


Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Seoul
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ha
    Nicaragua Nicaragua
    Great location and close to subway lines, lots of restaurants and shops nearby, the staff knew perfect English and were very nice, free luggage storage. Would highly recommend for Hongdae aera!
  • Kwong
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Room deco are basic but neat and clean, super fast wifi, very friendly and helpful staff, three mins walk to Metro, a new hotel and hope they can keep these high standard in the future.
  • Caitlin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here for one week and found it to be very comfortable! The hotel has only recently opened, the room was very clean and comfortable and the staff are very accommodating and friendly! The location is very close to Sinchon station, only a 2...
  • Marissa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was impeccably clean, well appointed and in a great location close to the metro station. The staff were also very helpful and kind. Would definitely stay again!
  • Noam
    Israel Israel
    The staff was welcoming and caring and very helpful.
  • Roha
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Excellent location as i had meeting at Yonsei University, walking distance. Very near to many restaurants and cafes, HALAL RESTAURANT, coffee shops & convenient store. public transport bus and train station just few steps. Staff was super warm...
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was clean, decent size. Staff were super friendly and helpful, always welcoming
  • Lionel
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Excellent location and very friendly & helpful staffs
  • Christophe
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything is fine! A safe in the room would be a plus.
  • Marie
    France France
    the people at the desk were always welcoming and helpful! The room and bathroom were spacious. And the location was perfect. 10/10 ❤️

Hotel surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
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/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Reception 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • 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 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 card Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Hotel Firststay Hongdae

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

    • Check-in at Hotel Firststay Hongdae is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Hotel Firststay Hongdae may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Hotel Firststay Hongdae is 2.4 miles from the centre 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

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