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Sleep area · Seoul

Hongdae홍대

Evenings and the AREX airport line: two stops from Seoul Station and direct to Incheon; louder at night, so ask for a room away from the street.

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Rules in force · 6Bukchon and many guesthouse lanes are steep
  • South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities that must register online changes.
  • South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
  • South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
  • Seoul Capital Area ↗Dec–Feb in the capital area is dry and very cold (−10 to 3°C): pack a windproof layer and warm socks.
  • Seoul ↗Bukchon and many guesthouse lanes are steep: large suitcases go from the car or subway exit straight to the door.
  • Seoul ↗The subway stops around midnight; after that use taxis and check the last train in your map app.

First night

From Hongik Univ. Station exit or car drop-off: 250 m, flat surface. Desks around here are typically staffed 24h. 28-inch bags: painful. Morning to Hongdae & Yeonnam-dong: 4–8 min.

Gimpo International Airport (GMP) · intl checked · land 22:00feasible

Take AREX train to Seoul Station at 23:30. Bed by ~00:34 (+1) (p90).

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Gimpo International Airport (GMP) · intl cabin · land 22:00feasible

Take AREX train to Seoul Station at 23:10. Bed by ~00:14 (+1) (p90).

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Incheon International Airport (ICN) · intl checked · land 21:00feasible

Take AREX all-stop train to Seoul Station at 23:00. Bed by ~00:41 (+1) (p90).

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Incheon International Airport (ICN) · intl cabin · land 21:00feasible

Take AREX all-stop train to Seoul Station at 22:30. Bed by ~00:11 (+1) (p90).

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Area facts

Reception
staffed 24h · forwarding not accepted
Walk to clusters
Hongdae & Yeonnam-dong: 3–6 min · Myeongdong & Namdaemun: 20–30 min
Night lighting
ok
Taxi drop-off
street le 100m
Fits
solo dorm
Lodging tax
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Cons

  • Noise from bars and buskers until 02:00 or later.
  • Farther from the palaces: 30–40 minutes by subway.

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