Hongdae Guesthouse
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#308 Paradisetel – 3rd floor, 159-6 Dongkyo-dong, Mapu-go, Seoul , Korea
Tel: 02-336-0003 / Mobile: 017-291-0599
Email: hongdaeguesthouse@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.hongdaeguesthouse.com/index.php
View of Hongdae Guesthouse at Paradisetel. From Top left, clockwise:Loft Stairs, Loft bedroom with 2 single mattresses, Main Level with queen bed and single bed & pull-out bed, Bathroom & washing machine, View from 19th floor window, Kitchenette, Water Dispenser & Computer corner.
We stayed at the Hongdae Guesthouse at Paradisetel Building, just 2 minutes away from Exit 1 of Hongdae Subway line 2. The Airport Limousine Bus No 6002 also stops just across the road from the building.
Hongdae Guesthouse is a very good location to stay in , especially if you’re travelling with children. The building is easily accessible via subway, bus and just within walking distances from nearby cafes, restaurants etc.
Mary, the proprietor of Hongdae Guesthouse was very friendly and welcoming. She will give you a brief introduction of Hongdae area and its attractions.
Facilities inside the room are ideal for our family of 4 :
The kitchenette enabled me to prepare simple packed lunch, as we’re unable to eat at the restaurants while we’re out . On the first day, I went to Grand Mart at Sinchon Subway (1 stop away from Hongdae) Station to purchase the necessary stuff like Ramyeon Pot, cutlery sets, bowls and perishables.
Remember to bring your own shopping bags, as Supermarkets and stores in Korea do not provide you with plastic bags for free.
The washing machine in the bathroom is such a welcome piece for us. So, if you stay here, you need not bring too many clothes. The room comes with a drying rack, and iron (upon request).
FREE WI-FI & PC !!!! Bring your iPad along….One setback: No mini-fridge. But then again, with the weather in the range of minus 4deg to 6 deg, we hardly needed any refrigeration at all.
Hongdae & It’s Surrounding area
This Map was given to us by Mary. It’s a wonderful map that shows the different art places around the university. I made some changes to the map to highlight some of our favourite spots in Hongdae. It’s a large file, please click on the image for larger pix.
Coffee Prince Café:
Apparently, there were 2. Café No 1 is the original café where the drama , Coffee Prince was shot in. And no, I did not go in for a drink. Just got a couple of shots. The night was a freezing minus 4 degrees at 8pm. The kids were warmly snuggling up in their beds, surfing on the iPad and iPod, while the hubby and I went along Dabok-gil to visit the Café, and proceeded to walk down the smaller lane past the Café.
The Coffee Prince Café No 2 is located about 30 minutes walk away from Café No 1, Along Parking Street. You will see Luxury Ho Bar, and then, Hello Kitty Café (see below), and then, walk up to see Coffee Prince Café No 2. It’s smaller than Café No 1.
Hello Kitty Café:
I think a lot of people know about this Café liao. It’s so cute and pink. Just being there make you want to eat everything, even the pink truck parked outside.
Trompe l’oeil Museum
Hubby has been talking about this Museum since we arrived in Seoul. It’s a really cool place – the Trick Eye Museum is a must for anyone who goes to Hongdae. Dream High’s Kim Soo Hyun’s Guerilla Interview took place in this Museum too.
Hubby spoke to the Museum owner, who informed him that it was opened after 3 years of careful planning. The Museum is located at B2 of Seokyo Plaza. Turn left at Tony Moly Store’s corner. There is a signboard just before you reach the building.Quaints Shops along Hongdae back streets:
Jaesun Shop – Website: http://www.jaesun-shop.com/
I bought this 45 000won bag handmade by artist Yoo Jae-Sun who specialises in cat images. She also has a gallery at the Trompe l’oeil Museum. It’s called the Cat Museum – cat in silhouettes, sculptures, cloth prints, etc can be seen here.
The shop I bought this bag from is located about 5 minutes walk from Coffee Prince Café No 1. I love this shop!!! This is exactly how I want Solely Fabrique Shoppe to look like if and when I get the chance to open one. Brilliant!
Cath Kidston (!!!!)
I almost passed out when I saw this shop. 'Nuff said. If you're a Kidston Maniac like me, you'll know what I mean. It's about 5 min walk from Hongdae Station. GO!!
Hongik Flea Market / Free Market
This Flea Market opens only on Saturday afternoons. Usually crowded with stalls selling handmade goods from trinkets to T-shirts. Cash only though. We went mad here , so many things to buy, so little time. To me, the most amazing thing is the energy that you get from all those present. Sellers selling, buyers buying, buskers busking at the playground , just like Mugyeol did in Mary Stayed Out All night ( snow has melted by this time).
To be continued.....
To be continued.....
