How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG: $155 a night all in, Jan 30 to Feb 13, 2027. Seen Oct 10.
#3 of 9 hotels in Hongdae & Sinchon by Axel's takeHongdae & Sinchon is #4 of 8 places to stay in Seoul
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4-star hotel · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · 188 Yanghwa-ro, Seoul
ATM · Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher
Hotels in Seoula practical 3-star hotel above Hongik University Station
8.8/10
A strong Hongdae base that gets the essentials right, with compact rooms.
This practical 3-star Holiday Inn Express is a strong pick for exploring Seoul without paying for luxury extras. Above Hongik University Station and AK Plaza, it makes airport-train journeys, shopping and eating out unusually easy. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Included breakfast adds real value, and recent Tripadvisor reviews broadly reinforce the positive picture. We'd choose it for a sightseeing-heavy trip rather than a hotel-centered stay.
The main compromise is space: rooms are compact, with limited storage, and some guests report hearing neighboring rooms. Breakfast earns plenty of praise, though opinions on variety differ. There's a gym and paid self-service laundry, but no pool. We'd skip it if you want spacious rooms, dependable silence or full-service four-star comforts; bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · world.nol.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$283 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$276 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard room · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 16, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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STANDARD, KING BED · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 21, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 19 to Nov 29, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 26 to Nov 30, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 6 to Dec 23, 2026 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 7 to Dec 23, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 16 to Jan 5, 2027 · 20 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 16 to Jan 8, 2027 · 23 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 17 to Jan 8, 2027 · 22 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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STANDARD, TWIN BEDS · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 17 to Jan 8, 2027 · 22 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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STANDARD, TWIN BEDS · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 7 to Jan 17, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 30 to Feb 13, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 5 to Jun 15, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$238 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 16 to Jul 5, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 22 to Jul 6, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 22 to Jul 6, 2027 · 14 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 11
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INNER, STANDARD, QUEEN BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 23 to Jun 26, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG: $155 a night all in, Jan 30 to Feb 13, 2027. Seen Oct 10.
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A strong Hongdae base that gets the essentials right, with compact rooms. a practical 3-star hotel above Hongik University Station, scored for what it is.
This practical 3-star Holiday Inn Express is a strong pick for exploring Seoul without paying for luxury extras. Above Hongik University Station and AK Plaza, it makes airport-train journeys, shopping and eating out unusually easy. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Included breakfast adds real value, and recent Tripadvisor reviews broadly reinforce the positive picture. We'd choose it for a sightseeing-heavy trip rather than a hotel-centered stay.
The main compromise is space: rooms are compact, with limited storage, and some guests report hearing neighboring rooms. Breakfast earns plenty of praise, though opinions on variety differ. There's a gym and paid self-service laundry, but no pool. We'd skip it if you want spacious rooms, dependable silence or full-service four-star comforts; bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste.
Best for: solo travelers and couples; Hongdae shopping and dining; easy airport-train access
Watch out for: compact rooms and limited storage; some reports of thin walls; toothbrushes and toothpaste cost extra
Location: Above Hongik University Station near Exit 5, with AK Plaza and Hongdae dining close by.
Rooms: Comfortable beds and practical fittings; space and storage are the main limitations.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor reviews.
Service: Guests repeatedly praise friendly, helpful front-desk staff.
Amenities: Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a gym and paid self-service laundry; no pool.
Fees and surprises: Parking is paid and off-site despite the official amenity icon; dental kits are not complimentary.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · world.nol.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $283 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $292 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $243 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $276 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $295 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $273 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $282 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 16, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $305 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 21, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $280 a night · non-refundable · STANDARD, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 19 to Nov 29, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $238 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 26 to Nov 30, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $208 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 6 to Dec 23, 2026 · 17 nights · 1 adult | $176 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 7 to Dec 23, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult | $177 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 16 to Jan 5, 2027 · 20 nights · 1 adult | $240 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 16 to Jan 8, 2027 · 23 nights · 1 adult | $219 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 17 to Jan 8, 2027 · 22 nights · 1 adult | $223 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (no window, queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 17 to Jan 8, 2027 · 22 nights · 2 adults | $235 a night · non-refundable · STANDARD, TWIN BEDS | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $279 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 7 to Jan 17, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults | $172 a night · non-refundable · STANDARD, TWIN BEDS | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 30 to Feb 13, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $155 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 5 to Jun 15, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $290 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 16 to Jul 5, 2027 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $238 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 22 to Jul 6, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $224 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 22 to Jul 6, 2027 · 14 nights · 4 adults | $382 a night · non-refundable · Standard room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 23 to Jun 26, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $242 a night · refundable · INNER, STANDARD, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book |
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