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Lux Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Seoul, 6-minute walk to Hongik University

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Located near Hongik University, Lux Guesthouse - Hostel offers a comfortable retreat with practical amenities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, convenient laundry facilities, luggage storage, and multilingual staff for a smooth, worry-free stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 people) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 people)

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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (3 people - Bunk Bed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (3 people - Bunk Bed)

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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared dormitory, male only (2 people) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared dormitory, male only (2 people)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
156, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 04061

What's nearby

  • Hongik University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hongdae Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yonsei University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seogang University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ewha Woman's University - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 4 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪산울림1992 - ‬1 min walk
  • 봉주르
  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TAILOR COFFEE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪MAMMOTH COFFEE - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lux Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near Hongik University
Lux Guesthouse - Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lux Guesthouse - Hostel include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Communal kitchens, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

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

Lux Guesthouse Hostel Seoul
Lux Guesthouse Hostel
Lux Guesthouse Seoul
Lux Guesthouse - Hostel Seoul
Lux Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lux Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Lux Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lux Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lux Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lux Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Hongdae, this hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hongik University and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Namdaemun Market. Hongdae Street and Seogang University are also within 15 minutes. Hongik University Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sogang Univ. Station is 7 minutes.

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Lux Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 62 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SAMONE CATILYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice place for solo travelers. Enjoyed myself and was very comfortable. Necessities were provided, but bringing extras, such as shoes and towels, wouldn't hurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property should not be , in my opinion, on this site . This feels like someone’s apartment that rents out rooms . It’s super messy , disorganized. I arrived early and a guy sleeping on the sofa told me to come back at 3pm. He said I would have bed 3 . When I can back at 4pm , I went to bed 3 but that was in use , a random guy told me to use bed 4 but that bed was not made up . I was so turned off I just left even though I had pre paid .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Burak

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

Stay somewhere else

This is not a guesthouse,also not lux as it's named.it's an apartment, in each room there are bunk beds with 2 bathrooms.But everywhere is so dirty that you are even hesitating to touch.i don't know how there is no cleaning done at all,place needs serious maintenance and cleaning.only positive thing is location,a place to sleep and shower.if you can pay more,go somewhere else
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Happy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a warm greeting and comfortableness!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend ! Everything was perfect This guesthouse is an appartement with a big living room and a fully equipped kitchen so it feels like being home. Located in Hongdae which is one of the most popular neighbourhoods of Seoul and easily accessible from the airport (direct subway line) - Hongdae station being less than a 5 minute walk (exit 6). The host is a great person, really kind and helpful ! Thank you to the host and to the owner for making me have an amazing stay

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No laundry facilities as is posted on website.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

YUKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is good for when you want to save your money. Just for one night. Staff was really kind and gave me all the information that i needed. Rooms were clean but so old and weired. No key nor password is required to enter the room inside the hostel. there are 3-4 rooms. but a bathroom is just one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

viridiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst experience ever, on picture it looked an ok gueat house and for the price we didn't expect a 5 start property but as soon as you arrive to the place you can see that everything is dirty. Going inside the property and crossing accrooss the hallway and the kitchen there was a piece of wood and newspapers on what i assume was a fixer from the broken floor. The kitchen was full of dishes and when you go to your room it was definitely the okay part but the blanket small like hasn't been washed in a while. The only good point was the quick communication but it didn't matter because the property was definitely not well taken care of. We went after an hour out and found a better place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell-Harvey

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

Cosy, comfortable like a home | One Tech Traveller

They opened for only a week so yet to reflected everywhere but I had no problems finding Lux Guesthouse. Located on the 5F, you'll want to bear in mind the stairs. However, check-in was smooth, the staff were very friendly and multi-lingual with a family-style run approach to Lux guesthouse. For the price, the sleeping arrangements were great. I stayed in the 6 bed dormitory which had modern beds, plenty of storage and a large modern cabinet to stow away clothes on the hangers and relatively large backpacks and smaller items. The beds were comfortable and you get a full-on blanket which is soft and comfortable like back home. The rooms are well-heated with heated floors in the social area too. The two showers are pressurised well, though if used at the same time temperature and pressure drops so bear this in mind. Overall, it was comfortable with shampoo and toothpaste provided. The self-service kitchen has a fridge, stove, microwave and hot water machine for all you need. Internet is important for me and I'm happy to say it has very fast wifi so I could work from the lounge with ease. As I stayed over Christmas, we had a small ji-mek party which was great and found it felt like home including the people. I definitely recommend the place for comforts. It's mid-way between Hongik university station exit 8 and Sinchon exit 8. The quieter side but near all the restaurants and shops of Hongdae so was perfect. Read full review on my site at One Tech Traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

regina natalia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible el baño, encontré cucarachas, moho y cosas asquerosas no es un hostal es más como un depa que renta la cama y el dueño vive ahí y el hace todo mal hecho
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
저령한 가격에 잘 쉬었습니다. 엘베없는 5층이에요.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

MAYUMI

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

弘大入口駅近でショッピングも楽しいエリアのホステル

チェックインも名前だけでok チェックアウトもスルー　ゲストハウス利用が多いなかでこれは初めてでした。 気づかいなく2泊、しかも他の客がいなかったので実質4人部屋を独占してました。 バス、トイレのゴミや汚れが気になりました。 5Fまで階段をのぼる必要があるので大きなスーツケースの方は覚悟してください。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ayane

立地が最高です。弘大入口から歩いてすぐ着きます。荷物を5階まで階段で運ぶので、大きいキャリーで行く方にはあまりお勧めはしないです。チェックインもチェックアウトも特になく、これでいいのか？という感じでしたが、2泊3日特に不便なく過ごすことができました。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良かった！また利用したい！
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
그 여름에 방안이 넘 습해서 도저히 잠을 못잘거 같아서 그냥 다른데 갔어요 ㅠ
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean place, very worth the money, easy access
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

KIN

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

房間乾淨，地段好

一共在這間旅館住了6個晚上，旅館本來是一個四室一廳的公寓，我住的是一間4床的房間，房間的乾淨程度我算比較滿意，每個床邊都提供2個電源插座，也夠用，浴室和廚房很幹凈，旅館總共有2個洗手間，基本沒有等待很長時間的經歷，旅館的老闆不是經常在，所以一般都是自己來，老闆很熱情，不太會英語，交流有些困難，但是很熱情，出門在外算是個不錯的旅館，位置在五樓，沒有電梯，如果拎箱子上五樓會很辛苦，地理位置很好，在弘大，樓下有餐館，附近有便利店，過去弘大購物街5分鐘，特方便，我很滿意，下次來我還會住這一間旅館的
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Shuan, HK

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location is convenient with lota of coffee places nearby. Climbing 5 stories with my luggage was a thumbsdown. Also the shared toilet smells strange
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Sumin

나쁘지않았어요

나쁘지않았어요
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
夜遅く着いたにもかかわらず親切に対応していただきました！一泊だけでしたが、友達の家に泊まらせてもらっている感覚になりました。お部屋にある鏡台の引き出しに使い終わったウェットティッシュの空容器やその他ゴミがいくつか入っていたのが少しだけ気になりましたが、、ベッド周りはとても清潔感があって快適に過ごせました。お世話になりました！ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
清潔かつサービスもよく気持ちよく過ごすことができました。ロケーションもホンデなので最高でした。 私が訪れた2日間は、若い男性の方が常駐していました(夜)。 鍵はナンバーロックになっていて、自由に出入りできます。タオルは使い古しで少々かたいですが沢山あるので困りません。5階エレベーターなしなので大きい荷物だと大変かもです。最寄りには駅もバスもあり交通の便がよいです。おしゃれなカフェも近くに多くあります。 お値段も加味して、お値段以上でした。ありがとうございました！
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Little far from subway but love the staffs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
One of the shower/bathrooms is so small that there's no room to put any of your items, other than on top of the toilet. A shelf or some hooks, as well as a bathmat to dry your feet outside the door, would make a big difference. Other than that, the guesthouse was fine. A pleasant seating area with outlets, and reasonably comfortable bed. There are also free storage lockers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

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

Super.

Mon frère et moi avons passé un super séjour dans cette guesthouse. 8 min à pieds du métro ou de la rue principale de hongdae. Juste parfait!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

convenient for solo travelers

convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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