Hongdae Pencil Guesthouse  

In Seoul’s Mapo district, a short hop from Hongik University and the Trickeye Museum, and about 5 km from the city center; nearby sights include Yeonsei University, Sanwoolim Theater, Seogang University and Deoksugung Palace.

Air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, plus desks and separate sitting areas; daily housekeeping keeps things simple and tidy.

Free wired and wireless Wi‑Fi, on-site parking, a safe-deposit box, elevator and luggage storage make stays easy, and multilingual staff (English, Japanese, Korean) are on hand.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet and luggage storage support business travelers and quick turnovers.

Three on-site restaurants serve a range of options, with a buffet breakfast available daily for a fee.