L7 Hongdae sits on Yanghwa-ro, a short walk from Hongik University Station, where Line 2, the airport railroad, and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line meet.
Staying here puts Hongdae's cafés, shops, and street performers at the door, and the same energy can feel like too much if you want a quiet night.
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L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03995 · Hongik University Station (Line 2, AREX, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
- Steps from Hongik University Station, on Line 2, the airport railroad, and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line
- Rooftop pool on the 22nd floor, open seasonally (the 2026 season ran May 1 to September 30)
- Rooftop bar on the 22nd floor, for guests 19 and over
- 340 rooms in nine categories, from 24.8 square meter standard rooms to suites
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At a glance
| Neighborhood | Hongdae, Mapo-gu, western Seoul |
| Address | 141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03995 |
| Closest station | Hongik University Station, Exit 1 on the hotel's page |
| Rooms | 340, in nine categories |
| Check-in / check-out | 15:00 / 11:00 |
| Features | Seasonal rooftop pool, rooftop bar, Italian bistro, fitness center, guest laundry, luggage storage |
| Best for | First-time visitors who want Hongdae, friends, couples, solo travelers, airport train arrivals |
| Less suited to | Quiet-street stays, palace-focused trips, Lotte World plans |
The booking card photo is supplied by Agoda, and the other photos come from the hotel's VisitKorea listing. No licensed photo of the rooftop pool or bar was available, so neither is pictured.
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Name check: this is L7 Hongdae by Lotte Hotels. It is not L7 Myeongdong, L7 Gangnam, Lotte City Hotel, RYSE Autograph Collection, or Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, so match the address on your booking page.
Why stay in Hongdae
Hongdae takes its name from Hongik University, and the streets around the station are known for cafés, small shops, live music, clubs, and street performers. Staying inside the area means you can drop bags at the hotel between outings and walk back after an evening out.
Performance spots and times vary by day and weather, so treat busking as a pleasant surprise rather than a scheduled attraction. The area is also not only about K-pop. It leans toward indie music, fashion, and nightlife.
The trade-off is noise and crowds. Evenings are busy, and the pages checked say nothing about how quiet any particular room is, so do not assume a room is either loud or calm.
For the wider picture of the neighborhood, the Hongdae area guide covers its sub-areas and who each one suits. If you are still building a route, the Seoul 3-day itinerary shows how a Hongdae base fits around the main sights.
Rooms at L7 Hongdae
The hotel lists 340 rooms in nine categories. Standard and superior rooms are all 24.8 square meters, and the two suites are larger.
| Category | Size | Beds and guests listed | View listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | 24.8 m² | Double or twin, 2 guests | Yeonnam-dong or Hongdae |
| Standard Family Twin | 24.8 m² | One single and one double, 3 guests | Yeonnam-dong |
| Standard Triple | 24.8 m² | Three beds, 3 guests | Yeonnam-dong |
| Standard Accessible | 24.8 m² | Double, 2 guests | City |
| Superior Room | 24.8 m² | Double or twin, 2 guests | Yeonnam-dong or Hongdae |
| Superior Family Twin | 24.8 m² | One single and one double, 3 guests | Yeonnam-dong |
| Superior Double Double | 24.8 m² | Two double beds, 4 guests | Yeonnam-dong |
| Studio Suite | 49.5 m² | Double or twin, 2 guests | Hongdae |
| Loasis Suite | 56.1 m² | Two double beds, 4 guests | Hongdae |
Couples can look at the standard or superior double. Friends traveling as a pair can choose the twin version of the same categories, and three guests have the family twin or the triple.
Four guests in 24.8 square meters is tight with luggage, so the Loasis Suite is the larger option for a group of four. The hotel's page does not say how the superior category differs from standard beyond the name, so check what Agoda lists for the rate you pick.
A category name is not a promise about one specific room. The views above are the hotel's own labels, and the floor or the exact room can change what you see.
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L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS, Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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Rooftop pool and Floating bar
The rooftop pool is seasonal. Its 2026 season ran May 1 to September 30, so it is closed as of this guide's check date, and no 2027 dates were published.
The pool is on the 22nd floor and is small, about 14.8 by 3.7 meters and 1.2 meters deep. It is a place to cool off and look out over the neighborhood, not a lap pool.
The 2026 terms split the day into two sessions. The daytime session was open to all ages with a parent present, and the evening session was for adults 19 and over.
The hotel listed access as included for guests in 2026, with up to two hours per entry and no re-entry, and it noted that weather or private events can close the pool. Those terms can change from one season to the next, so do not choose a room for the pool without checking the next season's dates and rules.
Rooftop Bar Floating is a separate operation, also on the 22nd floor. The hotel lists it as open from 18:00 to 01:00 with last order at 00:30, for guests 19 and over, serving cocktails, wine, craft beer, salads, pizza, and burgers.
The bar's page describes the pool beside it, but a bar visit is not pool access. Confirm hours and entry rules with the hotel before you plan an evening around either.
Other hotel facilities
The Place is an Italian bistro on the 21st floor. The pages checked do not describe a breakfast arrangement, so do not assume breakfast is included. Check your rate for breakfast and where it is served.
The hotel also lists Blue Roof Lounge with a vinyl collection, guest laundry, luggage storage, and a business corner with meeting rooms. Laundry and luggage storage help on a longer trip, and luggage storage is useful on the day you check out before an evening flight.
The fitness center is on the 5th floor, open 06:00 to 22:00 with a limit of 10 people, for hotel guests. The hotel posted a notice dated October 19, 2026 about a closure for flooring work. The text I could read did not give the closure dates, so ask the hotel before you count on the gym.
Dietary needs. Muslim travelers, vegetarians, and guests with allergies should ask the restaurant and the bar directly. The pages checked do not describe halal certification, vegetarian options, or allergen handling, so do not assume any dish suits those needs.
Hongdae shopping and street culture
Around the station you will find clothing and accessory shops, cafés, record and vinyl spots, and bars that stay open late. The pace picks up in the afternoon and runs well into the night, so mornings are calmer for a coffee and a walk.
Cosmetics are on many first-timers' lists. The Olive Young guide explains how the beauty chain's stores work, and the Daiso guide covers the budget variety chain.
The hotel's own introduction mentions Gyeongui Line Forest Road and Yeontral Park nearby. The pages checked give no walking times to either, so use a map app for current routes rather than assuming they are a few steps away.
Airport train access
Hongik University Station is on the airport railroad, and this is one of the hotel's real advantages for arrival and departure days. Take the all-stop train, because that is the AREX service that calls at Hongik University.
The AREX Express is a different train. VisitKorea describes it as running nonstop to Seoul Station, so it does not stop at Hongik University Station. You can still ride it to Seoul Station and transfer, but that is a longer way to reach this hotel than the all-stop train.
The hotel's location page says "express train" and gives about 55 minutes from Incheon, and it gives under 30 minutes from Gimpo by train or taxi. Because only the all-stop service calls at Hongik, read that wording as the all-stop train. Actual times vary by terminal and train.
The hotel's page puts the entrance a short walk from Exit 1. It does not say whether the route from the platform to that exit is step-free, so check the station's elevators on a map app if you travel with a large suitcase or a stroller.
The airport limousine operator lists route 6002 between Cheongnyangni and Hongdae. The pages checked do not confirm which stop is closest to the hotel or which direction serves arrivals, so check the operator's page before relying on it. For general options and terminal details, see the airport to Seoul guide and the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 guide.
A taxi is the door-to-door option with heavy luggage. The hotel gives about 1 hour by car from Incheon and about 40 minutes from Gimpo, and traffic changes that. Show the driver 양화로 141 or the name 롯데호텔 L7홍대.
Getting around Seoul from Hongdae
Line 2 runs east from Hongik University Station through Sinchon and Ewha Womans University Station toward City Hall. The same line also reaches Gangnam and Jamsil directly, but those are long rides across the city.
AREX all-stop trains continue toward Seoul Station, so Seoul Station is a direct ride. Myeongdong Station is on Line 4, so the trip from Hongdae needs a transfer, and a route app will show the current best option.
Palaces and other central sights often need a transfer too, so do not assume every tourist stop is one ride away. A T-money card covers the subway and buses, and the T-money guide explains how to buy and top one up.
L7 Hongdae or L7 Myeongdong
Both hotels are Lotte's L7 brand, but they sit in very different parts of Seoul. This table sets out the facts the hotels list.
| L7 Hongdae | L7 Myeongdong | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | Hongdae, western Seoul | Myeongdong, central Seoul |
| Station | Hongik University, Line 2, AREX, Gyeongui-Jungang | Myeongdong, Line 4 |
| Rooms | 340 | 251 |
| Rooftop | Seasonal pool and a rooftop bar | Rooftop bar and a foot spa, no pool listed |
| Airport train | AREX all-stop trains call at the station | AREX to Seoul Station, then Line 4 |
| Suits | Cafés, nightlife, street culture | Shopping streets, central sights |
Choose Hongdae if the evenings, cafés, and a direct airport train matter most. Choose Myeongdong if shopping and the central sights matter more. The L7 Myeongdong guide has the full detail on that hotel, and this page does not compare prices because rates change by date.
Who should stay here
First-time visitors who want Hongdae. The area, the airport train, and Line 2 are all within reach of the hotel.
Friends and solo travelers. Twin and family rooms sleep two to four, and the neighborhood is busy well into the evening.
Couples. A double room, a rooftop bar, and a lively area around the hotel suit an evening-focused trip.
Arrival and departure days. The all-stop train and luggage storage make the first and last nights easier.
Who may prefer another area
Quiet-street seekers. Hongdae is busy at night, so a calmer neighborhood may suit you better.
Palace-focused trips. The old palaces sit across the city, and the Seoul area guide compares other bases.
Lotte World or southeast Seoul. Jamsil is a long ride from Hongdae, and the Lotte Hotel World guide covers a Jamsil option.
Resort-style facilities. The rooftop pool is small and seasonal, and the pages checked do not list a spa or a large indoor pool.
What to check before booking
Room category and beds. Match the bed layout and guest count to your group, and remember a category does not guarantee a view.
Pool dates and rules. Confirm the season, age rules, and whether access is included for the dates you stay.
Rate inclusions. Breakfast and any facility access can differ by rate.
Fitness center. Ask whether the flooring work has finished if the gym matters to you.
Check-in, check-out, and luggage. The hotel lists 15:00 and 11:00, and it offers luggage storage.
Parking. The hotel has a parking area, but ask for current rules and fees before you drive.
Taxes and fees. Compare the final payable total, not a nightly headline.
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L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS, Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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Frequently asked questions
Is L7 Hongdae near Hongik University Station?
Yes. The hotel's page says it is steps from Hongik University Station, and the entrance is a short walk from Exit 1.
Can I take AREX from Incheon Airport straight to Hongik University Station?
Yes, on the all-stop train. The AREX Express runs nonstop to Seoul Station and does not stop at Hongik University.
Does L7 Hongdae have a rooftop pool?
Yes, on the 22nd floor, and it is seasonal. The 2026 season ran May 1 to September 30.
Is the rooftop pool open year-round?
No. The hotel published seasonal dates, and the 2026 season has ended. Check the hotel for the next season's dates and rules.
Is breakfast included?
Do not assume it is. Check your rate for breakfast and where it is served.
Is L7 Hongdae good for first-time Seoul visitors?
It suits first-timers who want Hongdae's cafés and street life and an easy airport train. Those focused on palaces or a quiet stay may prefer another area.
Is Hongdae convenient for shopping?
Yes, for fashion, accessories, and cafés. See the Olive Young guide for beauty shopping.
What is the difference between L7 Hongdae and L7 Myeongdong?
They are separate hotels in different districts. Hongdae offers nightlife, cafés, and the all-stop airport train, and Myeongdong offers shopping streets and Line 4.
Sources
- L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS (official): hotel overview, address, check-in and check-outofficial_service_site
- L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS (official): room categories, sizes, beds, views, and guest limitsofficial_service_site
- L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS (official): rooftop pool season, sessions, and age rulesofficial_service_site
- L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS (official): Rooftop Bar Floating, hours, and age ruleofficial_service_site
- L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS (official): hotel introduction, restaurant, lounge, laundry, and luggage storageofficial_service_site
- L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS (official): fitness center floor, hours, and equipmentofficial_service_site
- L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS (official): directions from Hongik University Station and the airportsofficial_service_site
- L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS (official): hotel notices, including the fitness center flooring closureofficial_service_site
- Korea Tourism Organization Korean TourAPI: 롯데호텔 L7홍대 lodging listing (content 2907142)Official API
- VisitKorea (official): airport transportation, AREX Express and All-Stop trainsOfficial tourism site
- Airport Limousine (operator): route list including 6002 between Cheongnyangni and HongdaeOfficial transport site
- Airport Railroad (AREX)Official transport site
- Seoul Metropolitan Government Open DataOfficial government site
Information is compiled from official sources. Details such as prices, hours, and schedules can change. Confirm time-sensitive facts before you travel.
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