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.
Located in Hongdae neighborhood, Cocoa Guesthouse is connected to a shopping center. KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae and War Memorial of Korea are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower. Hongik University and Namsan Mountain Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Seoul travel guide
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 a water dispenser
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
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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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
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?
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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Reviews
Cocoa Guesthouse Reviews
7.8
Good
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Staff was very friendly, made the check-in easy and frequently saw them present cleaning. The area itself was very tidy and organized, our room was very clean upon arrival. I saw a review about the area veing loud, but it wasnt actually vad at all; especially taking into consideration that everything is walking distance and there are several amazing food ans nightlife options. There are 2 train stations, one 10 minutes away and the other 15 making transportation very easy.
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.
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 ?
Woo Sun
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
James
Sep 16, 2025
Just a place to sleep and store your belongings
If you’re thinking about coming to the Hongdae area to venture, shop and just be outside most of the day this isn’t a bad choice.
It’s difficult to communicate to the people running the guest house as they don’t respond right away. There was a time where I had to hurry back to the guest house and they had changed the pass code( as they do every Monday) but I wasn’t informed about it and I had 2 more days left in my stay. I only got the notification hours later for the new password. I’ve bumped into other occupants that were stuck outside for an unknown amount of time because they too didn’t receive check-in information on time.
Check-in and out process was by yourself, you really just come and go when it’s your time and don’t notify anyone. Space was quite cramped, it can get loud at night since night clubs are right outside but are only a problem on Friday and Saturday nights.
It’s not luxurious and it really is just a place to sleep. So if you’re looking for something very comfortable with many amenities and services dont come here. If you just need a place to stay while you explore Seoul and you can live without the bells, whistles and space then this isn’t a bad choice.
There is also 3 full flights of stairs before you get to the front door so be warned.
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.
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.
Brianna
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Phillip
Jul 14, 2025
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!
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.
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.
Darina
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
HO YAN
Dec 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is too simple, the twin room needs share the bathroom and toilet. The number of toilets won’t be enough to serve the guests when they are full house.
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.