Namu Guest House

We stayed at the Namu Guesthouse for a few days at the end of our trip and it was definitely our favourite of the 2 hostels/guesthouses in Seoul. There are some no smoking/no drinking signs in the guesthouse, but when you're so close to Hong Dae, I'm not sure who this would concern.

My friends and I stayed at Namu Guesthouse for 10 days and really enjoyed our time there. The family is amazingly welcoming and approachable so that we easily felt comfortable even while staying in a foreign country. They helped us whenever we had questions concerning our travel or gave us tips on where to go. :) Also the guesthouse has everything's that needed (Wi-Fi, 2 bathrooms, a stocked fridge, a room to sit together and talk) and is in walking distance to Hongdae (~8min) or Hongik University subway station from which you can get to pretty much any destination in Seoul. ^^

With just 10-15 minutes away from Hongdae Station, this simple yet friendly guesthouse would surely make your stay a memorable one. The rooms are well-maintained and the staff are friendly. There's free breakfast every morning but you could also cook if you want. Their common area is where you meet new friends (i.e. other guests and staff) and share stories about your itineraries, background etc. It was a fun experience all together. The guesthouse is situated in a quiet neighborhood so don't expect any noisy partying at nighttime to disturb your sleep. There are some grocery stores nearby, several restaurants, a bakery and a dozen cafe for you to explore. p.s. say hi to Yeo-woon for me when you plan to stay there :)