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Cocoa Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Central Seoul guesthouse connected to the convention center, steps from KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Terrace/patio
Staircase
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi
Lounge
Cocoa Guesthouse in Hongdae's bustling center offers travelers a comfy base with practical touches. Enjoy free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, express check-out, luggage storage, self parking, and multilingual staff. Visitors love the friendly atmosphere.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Quadroom with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Family Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
19-9, Wausan-ro 17-gil, Seoul, Seoul, 04049

What's nearby

  • Hongik University - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Namsan Mountain Park - 15 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 19 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • N Seoul Tower - 20 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sangsu Station - 4 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 13 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪겨울이머무는집 - Samoyed Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪눈내리는 숲, 설래임 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪부대옥 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪모크 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Luz - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cocoa Guesthouse

Guesthouse near KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae
Located close to Hongik University, Cocoa Guesthouse provides free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Cocoa Guesthouse feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hi Jun Guesthouse House Seoul
Hi Jun Guesthouse House
Hi Jun Guesthouse Seoul
Cocoa Guesthouse Seoul
Cocoa Seoul
Cocoa Guesthouse Seoul
Cocoa Guesthouse Guesthouse
Cocoa Guesthouse Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Cocoa Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cocoa Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cocoa Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cocoa Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cocoa Guesthouse located?

Located in Hongdae, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae and Hongik University. War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Mountain Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Sangsu Station is only a 4-minute walk and Hongik University Station is 10 minutes.

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Cocoa Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 131 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its location is center of Hongdae , lots of variety restaurants and things to do. Safe to walk around the area and come back to the property easily even late night. Great place to meet young people and explore Seoul.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, cute atmosphere, and very helpful staff!

10/10 Excellent

Candelaria Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hallbera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good guest house.

It was clean, good service, very safe with automatic door locks and codes, quiet. Only thing I give a minus, was noise during the night from bars and disco's close by - but all in all a lovely guesthouse for an affordable price.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property itself is safe and clean, but staff isn't there much and the area around it is very noisy as it is all bars and party establishments.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Service

The owner treat customers like friend and have excellent English
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Jongmo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loud sound of music from the restaurant around of this guesthouse makes people crazy all night long.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Zhenyi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super loud at night, but for the price what can you expect. Have to be a heavy sleeper, and it’ll be perfect if you want to party every night
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Darina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few things to point out. We thought we had booked an en-suite with our private room. It was a shower- no toilet, still had to use the communal toilet. The accommodation only had hand towels, no full body towels- I appreciate this is a cultural thing but there was no option given to guests. Yes the streets around the building are noisy- didn’t bother us as much as we were up really early and gone for 15 hours most days and would pass out after the day. There is no elevator so be prepared to carry your bag up a few flights. Room was very small. We didn’t meet any staff members while we were there- a bit odd? Our communication was through what’s app. The booking has guest house- I thought it was like a bed and breakfast but in actual fact it’s a hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a convenience hotel from shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

This guesthouse is located in the middle of several nightclubs that blasted music until 5am. This was not mentioned in the property description and the room was not soundproofed! We booked for three nights but had no choice but to find other accommodation after a sleepless night. Unless you are into clubbing and plan to go to bed at 5am this is not the place for you! The beds are also rock hard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeong yun

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
들어가자마자 침구에서 나는 냄새가 좀 힘들었어요 ㅜㅜ
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the worst experiences I’ve had at a hostel. When I walked in, the attendant looked me up and down with clear disdain, then immediately berated me to “be quiet” — before I had even said a single word. Apparently, there was a “very important guest” staying there, and regular paying customers like me were treated like a nuisance. It was an incredibly rude and unprofessional way to welcome someone. I will never stay here again, and I strongly advise others to avoid it too.

2/10 Terrible

Madison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay here unless you are fine with music blasting 24/7 and dogs barking all night. I ended up leaving early and only staying 1 out of 3 nights. The bar(?) underneath the hostel has loud music going nonstop (no joke, it did not turn off or quieter at all) and it is located right beside a dog cafe where the dogs are barking constantly. And the bed was hard as a rock. I’m not sure if it is different on weekdays, but in the morning, there was an abundance of trash and throw up on the streets. The only positive aspect of this place was the gentleman at the front desk who was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
특이한 한옥형이라 마음에 듭니다
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Woo Sun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

N.O.T. recommanded.

Very very noisy and this is the worst evenif U like rock&roll. Not firendly to costomer. U r just a coins to the owner not guest. If there is only room here nearby Hongdae, I will take a free & calm sleep in park which is from this 3 min. by walk. Toilet of common is dirty. Oh my god~ is it really an acommodation ?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

ONO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
絶対にやめといた方がいい。 ホテルの前がクラブで夜は寝れない。部屋には耳栓が置いてあり付けて寝てくださいと書いてました。部屋の中は生ゴミの臭いがします。3泊しましたが1日目から違うホテルに変えたいくらいでした。もう絶対に泊まりません。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ichika

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
クラブが近くにあるため騒音がすごいです。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Haruka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
目の前のナイトクラブがうるさく、一睡もできなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Party

It’s in the middle of the busiest area of Hongdae. For just one or two nights to pass out after you get wasted then it’s perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

比較的に低価格だけど、キレイで必要充分な宿

弘大でのライブに行った際泊まりました。 スタッフの方は親切で親しみ易かったです。 部屋は広くは有りませんが、寝泊まりするには充分でした。 駅からは少し歩きますが、駅までの道は飲食店、雑貨店、衣料店が並んでいて飽きることなく歩けます。 宿の近辺は飲み屋街、クラブ街で夜はうるさいと言えばそうなのですが活気があって自分は寝れない程うるさくは無かったです。 またソウルに行く時は泊まりたいなと思ってます。 バスタオルはないです。シャワーにはシャンプーとボディソープ有ります。 歯ブラシはないです。ドライヤーは部屋に有りました。 部屋のコンセントはSEタイプでした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Can get a little loud at night and no elevator but would definitely recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ting Yu Chishan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
這個住一次，不會有下次。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

NAIYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

住宿體驗

隔音較沒那麼好，隔壁關門聲都能聽得見，弘大夜生活太熱鬧，戴上耳塞仍會聽到吵雜的聲音，喜歡寧靜的可能需要考慮一下。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

youngmee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

친절해요

가성비 좋은 숙소였습니다 위치상 시끄러운 건 어쩔수 없었을 것 같고 그 외 그 위치라 원하는 모든 곳을 쉽게 다녔습니다 무료 업글로 편리성을 살펴주었고 라운지의 느낌도 좋았습니다 무엇보다 사장님인지 스탭분인지 친절하셔서 감사했습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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