What makes it 74% Kids-Friendly: Family or triple rooms sleep 3-4, free buffet with kid options, cots on request; elevators and Yeontral Park 5 min walk for outdoor play; hotel offers no pool or rollaway beds.
Hongik Univ. Station: 100m (2 min walk)
AREX and Line 2 connections across Seoul.
Sinchon Station: 910m (12 min walk)
Line 2 access to Ewha Womans Univ and City Hall.
Gimpo International Airport: 10.9 km (15 min train ride)
Direct AREX service to Hongik Univ. Station.
Hongdae Street: 220m (3 min walk)
Bustling pedestrian zone lined with street art, shops and buskers.
Tip: Explore the side alleys for independent galleries.
Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 400m (5 min walk)
Linear green park popular for people-watching and street performances.
Tip: Visit around sunset for live buskers.
Hongdae Free Market: 660m (8 min walk)
Weekend artisan market with crafts, snacks and live music.
Tip: Come on Saturday at 1 PM to catch performances.
Express Start Breakfast:
Buffet breakfast served daily 06:30–09:30 at no extra charge.
High-speed Wi-Fi:
Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Fitness Centre:
24-hour gym with cardio machines and free weights.
Conference Room:
Meeting rooms available for a fee; contact the hotel for rates.
Printing & Copying Services:
Available at the Business Centre at per-page rates.
Self-service Laundry:
Coin-operated washers and dryers; charges apply per load.
All public areas are step-free. Elevators serve every floor. Wheelchairs available at the front desk.

David Ty
the only thing really good about this place is its proximity to the MRT. if you stay here ask for a room with a proper window bec they have rooms that face the indoor atrium instead with no natural light nor natural ventilation (this is illegal in most countries, not sure about seoul). no natural light means your body’s natural circadian rhythm will be disrupted, and no natural ventilation means t...
Gaëlle T
Nice location, nice room but temperature way too hot in the 1st room... 27,5°C inside versus -11°C outside... And no possibility to cool down the room temperature. But the hotel team was able to change our room for a new one having widows on the outside (and not on the inside hall), it was way better ! Thanks a lot !
Patt Vana-Ukrit
Central location makes traveling very convenient (near metro green line, CU convenience store downstairs, link to AK Plaza, and many shops and restaurants nearby). Room is quite spacious, with a nice view of the city. Beds, pillows, and blankets are comfortable. Breakfast being included in the price is great, and I like how the hot food changes every day so it’s not repetitive. Service could be be...
Caroline
Wonderful service, front desk lady was so seeet and welcoming upon checking in. :) My original room had an egg like odor, so I called and they quickly responded by upgrading me to a better room. They also helped me with my bags - thank you to Manager Aaron(?) on Dec 10th + late checkout with Platinum status + free breakfast from 6:30am-9:30am + amazing location! Right next to Exit 5 Hongik Univ ...
Andrew Pustina
Stayed here on our first visit to Seoul. The hotel staff and accommodation was great. The room was clean and the shower was hot and had decent pressure. It was also very quiet in the room and the surrounding area, considering its proximity to Hongdae. The hotel was located next to several transit stations, getting to seoul station was only 10 min by subway. There were also lots of bus options to ...
Address: Aekyung Tower, 188 양화로 Mapo-Gu, 마포구 서울특별시 South Korea
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Board the Airport Railroad (AREX) at Gimpo International Airport and ride two stops to Hongik Univ. Station. From Exit 3, walk 2 minutes to the hotel.
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