Hotel The Designers Hongdae

3.5 star property

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Royal Suite (TwinBed,Max 3 guests-Contact property) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains
Suite (TwinBed,Max 3 guests-Contact property) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains
Royal Suite (TwinBed,Max 3 guests-Contact property) | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains
Semi Suite Family | Memory-foam beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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373-9 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul
  • Place, KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongdae Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Semi Suite (Twin Bed, Max 3 guests-Contact property)

  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (TwinBed,Max 3 guests-Contact property)

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Royal Suite (TwinBed,Max 3 guests-Contact property)

  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite Family

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Semi Suite Family

  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel The Designers Hongdae

A coffee shop/cafe, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
Hotel The Designers Hongdae offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and hairdryers.

This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

During your stay at Hotel The Designers Hongdae, you're just a quick walk from Hongik University. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking, self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Humming Bella, a café that serves Modern European cuisine
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 8 minutes by foot from Hongik University and a 5-minute drive from Yeouido Hangang Park
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel The Designers Hongdae. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Seoul hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Humming Bella – This café specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast and brunch.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site valet and self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 10,000 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Humming Bella

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately KRW 10000 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Designers Hongdae
Designers Hongdae Seoul
Designers Hotel Hongdae
Hongdae Designers Hotel
Hongdae Hotel
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Hotel Designers Hongdae Seoul
Hotel Hongdae
The Designers Hongdae Seoul
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Hotel The Designers Hongdae Hotel Seoul

Hotel The Designers Hongdae Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 254 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1003 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Renaluz

The city view is just beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huynh Hoang Thai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stylish design and modern vibe of the hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the location in Hongdae is perfect—close to cafes, shops, and nightlife. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yiu Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just hope some lights that will work, great locations and staffs are friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for night life
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pui Chun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite convenience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shek ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Suemalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good size for a family of 4

Room was the perfect size. The tub is huge!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yonai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The staff were polite and helpful, and the room was clean and comfortable. The location was convenient for getting around, and I appreciated the basic amenities provided. Overall, it was a good experience and I would consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Room comfort
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MEIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's clean and comfortable! thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Majid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely the location of this property! Very central to Hongdae Red Street and Subway stations. The staff was also quite accommodating, courteous and friendly. I would def book here again on my next trip to Seoul!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

ASHLEY

It wasn’t clean or worth the price
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Florinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing view which I don't think i would get any where else.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jalpan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the housekeeping was not done in a proper manner. Our bathroom and toilet were not cleaned on the days we had housekeeping done. Staff was excellent. Hotel is in a great location with convenient public transport options and food and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. There is no laundry service nor laundry machines on site. They are currently renovating so the noise levels are quite loud from 9 AM to about 5 PM.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby was not a fancy thing but rooms and everything else was beyond expected
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Na
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy to get to via the airport railroad. 711 right outside. Friendly staff that are there too help. Check in is at 3pm local time but they will store your bags up front.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Broken shampoo dispenser, stained bedsheets and wasn't too clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos did not match actual room. Hotel is extremely overpriced.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEISUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yoshika

usually.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aislinn

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location - Average hotel

Good location. Not a great hotel. The room given had no door handle, just a hole in the door where the handle used to be, so the door couldn't be closed. We were able to change rooms. They also charge a fee to leave your luggage for a couple of hours after checking out. I have never heard of a hotel charging a fee to hold luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bub Hyun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warning sign fur anyone considering to stay in this hotel. The hotel has been the worst hotel that I have stayed. It is very dirty and not well maintained facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023