RYSE, Autograph Collection
Art-filled design hotel on the main Hongdae strip, about three minutes from the station.
By WY, a Seoul-based local. Researched and checked, not stayed. Last checked November 2026.
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Nearest station
- Hongik Univ. Station, Exit 9, 4 min
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
Where is it?
Hongdae & Mapo: Live music, late bars and the Gyeongui Line Forest Park, plus calmer Mapo hotels a few stops away. Hongik Univ. Station is on the airport railroad.
Getting there
- Nearest station: Hongik Univ. Station, Exit 9, 4 min
- From the airport: From Incheon or Gimpo Airport, the AREX stops at Hongik Univ. and Gongdeok stations with no transfer.
- By train from Incheon Airport: AREX straight to Hongik Univ. Station, no transfer. About 50 to 55 minutes from Terminal 1.
- Incheon Airport: about 43 km
- Gimpo Airport: about 11 km
Good to know
- Opened
- 2018
- Floors
- 20
- Breakfast
- about ₩50,000 if not included
- Parking
- ₩15,000 per day
- Fitness center
- Parking
- Bar
- Restaurant
House rules locals know
- Breakfast: 4th floor, 06:30 to 10:30, ₩50,000 per adult.
- Parking: ₩15,000 a night, plus ₩10,000 a night for valet.
- Good to know: A deposit is taken at check-in by card or cash. The gym is open 24 hours.
From the Korean-language listing for this hotel, checked November 2026. Prices and rules change, so confirm with the hotel.
What locals say
Reviewers love the staff and the location, and notice small touches like earplugs. Several say the rooms are small for the price, and the trendy style is not for everyone.
Summarized in our own words from Korean-language guest reviews on Korean booking sites. We do not copy reviews or ratings.Pros and cons
Pros
- Standout staff
- Location in Hongdae
- Thoughtful small touches
Cons
- Small rooms for the price
- Trendy style is not for everyone
What is nearby
- Hongik University400 m, about 5 min walk
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park700 m, about 10 min walk
- Mangwon Market1.4 km, about 18 min walk
Travel times are rough estimates that include transfers, and trains do not run overnight. Hotel class and facilities are as listed by the hotel on Agoda, so check the details for your room. Pros and cons are drawn from local guest reviews. Distances are straight-line, so allow a little more on foot.
Other places to stay nearby
L7 Hongdae by LOTTE
Outdoor pool, comfortable beds and a four-minute walk to the airport railroad at Hongik Univ.
Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery
Five-star hotel on the Han River with an infinity pool and big night views over the water.
9 Brick Hotel
Brick design hotel with roomy rooms, bathtubs and a well-liked breakfast. Ask for a high floor.