Namsan Forest Guesthouse vs Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG

Same City · Seoul Distance: 5.0km

Overview

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Namsan Forest Guesthouse

★★ 2-Star
7.7 935
Seoul
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Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 15,697
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Namsan Forest G... Holiday Inn Exp...
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Namsan Forest G... Holiday Inn Exp...
Agoda
7.7 (955)
8.9 (15,843)
Booking.com
6.9 (624)
8.7 (2,553)
Expedia
6.2 (29)
9.0 (1,005)
Trip.com
-
9.1 (1,141)
야놀자
-
9.8 (3,793)
Overall Average
7.7 (1,608)
8.9 (24,570)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Namsan Forest Guesthouse Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG
Strengths Strengths
+ Walking distance to Myeongdong shopping and subway praised for convenience + Right at Hongik Station Exit 5 for super easy airport rail and subway access, per many reviews
+ Spacious rooms with washer, microwave, cooking tools offer good value + Rooms are clean, spacious, and beds comfortable, repeatedly mentioned
+ Convenience store downstairs handy for snacks and shopping + Friendly staff who help a lot, noted across sites
+ Elevator makes luggage handling easy + AK Plaza and shops/food right downstairs, no hassle
+ Self-laundry and breakfast are useful, per reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing lets neighbor and hallway noise through repeatedly - Thin walls let in neighbor noise or door slams, per some reviews
- Cramped bathroom and awkward shower setup common complaints - Central AC makes rooms stuffy or hard to control
- Check-in delays and unhelpful staff noted - Long elevator wait times mentioned repeatedly

Recommended For

Shoppers Families Budget travelers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Business travelers Families

Guest Reviews

Namsan Forest Guesthouse

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Better than expected for price with self check-in

Booking.com 2.8 Family

Good location comfortable bed

Thin walls noise heated floor always on

Agoda 8.0 Family with young children

Good value location despite issues

No soundproofing noise disturbing

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Perfect for Myeongdong Namdaemun parking available

Expedia 10.0 Family

Great location full kitchen appliances family friendly

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Best location on AREX and subway, walk to shops/restaurants, clean spacious room, friendly staff, good breakfast

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Fantastic spot at start of Hongdae, tons of shopping dining, subway airport 60min

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Right above station, next to mall with convenience store, clean big room, kind staff

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Exit 5 direct, AK Plaza many stores, clean room, good breakfast

Booking.com 8.7 Couple

Exit 5 subway, near shops cafes restaurants, friendly staff, clean room

Breakfast variety limited

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.0km

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