SEOUL · HONGDAE · EDITION 002
Eat and stay in Hongdae
A first directory shaped by music, cafes, late nights and direct airport-rail access.12 EAT · 8 STAY
20 places
Hongs Jjukkumi Hongdae
Long-running spicy stir-fried baby octopus with adjustable heat and English menus.
Cheongdonok
Charcoal barbecue centered on carefully aged domestic pork.
Booyas Gopchang Hongdae
A retro Hongdae institution serving spicy stir-fried beef intestines for more than fifteen years.
Donsoobaek
A filling bowl of Busan-style pork soup convenient for solo diners near the station.
AMMA Hongdae
A long-running Indian restaurant using imported spices with useful lunch sets.
Miro Restaurant
A Korean-style pub pairing braised ribs, beef tartare and stir-fried squid with traditional liquor.
Anthracite Coffee Hapjeong
Industrial-style roastery cafe in a converted former factory near the southern edge of Hongdae.
Sinjindo Ganjang Gejang
Soy-marinated crab in the center of Hongdae for travelers seeking a seafood set meal.
Jincheongyujeom
Contemporary Korean cooking built around sesame and perilla oils pressed each morning.
GMH Dabang
A cafe by day and saloon by night associated with Hongdae’s local artist community.
Slunch Factory
Plant-based meals for travelers looking for a calmer vegan option near Hongdae.
401 Restaurant
Visitor-known Korean barbecue associated with entertainers Haha and Kim Jong-kook.
RYSE, Autograph Collection
Art- and music-led hotel conceived as a hub for travelers and Hongdae’s creative community.
L7 Hongdae
Large lifestyle hotel with a rooftop pool and direct access to Hongdae’s busiest streets.
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae
Practical hotel above the station complex with especially simple AREX airport access.
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae
Contemporary Accor hotel close to Hongdae’s main shopping and nightlife streets.
Amanti Hotel Seoul
Quieter full-size hotel on the western edge of Hongdae with event and leisure facilities.
Nine Brick Hotel
Brick-lined boutique property within a short walk of Hongdae’s central streets.
Local Stitch Creator Town Seogyo
Community-oriented long-stay option combining rooms, work areas and shared creative spaces.
The One Hostel Hongdae
Simple budget accommodation aimed at social travelers staying near Hongdae nightlife.