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Hotel Recommendation in Hongdae - L7 Hotel by Lotte

Hongdae is one of the popular areas where foreign tourists will choose to stay during their Korea trip. The nearest subway station is Hongik University Station, which is easily accessible from Incheon Airport or Gimpo Airport via Airport Railroad AREX all stop train. Besides that, Seoul Subway Line 2 and Gyeongui Line have a stop at Hongik University Station too. Other than its strategic location, there are many good food, things to see, visit and shop in Hongdae.

If you are looking for accommodation in Hongdae area, AREX would like to recommend L7 Hotel by Lotte in Hongdae.

< L7 Hotel - Hongdae (롯데호텔 L7 홍대) >


L7 Hotel - Hongdae
1st Floor _ L7 Hotel, Hongdae 

L7 Hotel - Hongdae
1st Floor _ L7 Hotel, Hongdae
21st floor_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
21st floor_L7 Hotel, Hongdae 

21st floor_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
21st floor_L7 Hotel, Hongdae 

L7 Hotel, Hongdae is located approximately 2 mins walk from Hongik University Station Exit 1. On the first floor, you will see LINE Friends store whereas L7 Hotel check in desk is on the 21st floor. Self check in is available at L7 Hotel but if you need help at any time, you can get assistance from the staff.

If you put #L7HOTEL hashtag on your Instagram photo, you can print out the photo using 'HASHSNAP' service that is available at the lounge.

'HASHSNAP' service in L7 hotel, Hongdae
'HASHSNAP' service in L7 hotel, Hongdae

'HASHSNAP' service in L7 hotel, Hongdae
Print out your instagram photo with hashtag #L7hotel


business corner in L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Business Corner in L7 Hotel, Hongdae

business corner in L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Business Corner in L7 Hotel, Hongdae
 In addition, there is the "business corner", an open office space concept in the hotel where guests can use it like a private office. This space is available 24 hours and services such as desktop and high-speed Internet is provided.

L7 Hotel, Hongdae offers Standard Room (Double, Twin, Family Twin, Triple), Superior Room (Double, Twin, Family Twin, Triple), Studio Suite (Double, Twin), and Loasis Suite.


Superior Double Room in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Superior Double Room in L7 Hotel, Hongdae

Superior Double Room in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Superior Double Room in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Superior Triple Room in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Superior Triple Room

In each room, you can find a mini refrigerator, bathroom, and L7 signature drip coffee.

L7 signature drip coffee
L7 signature drip coffee

Bathroom_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Bathroom_L7 Hotel, Hongdae

Mini refrigerator in the room, L7 Hotel
Mini refrigerator in the room, L7 Hotel

There are 4 Studio Suite rooms in total and every room has a different interior. There is a big TV, and romantic bathtub that helps you to have a full rest.

Studio Suite Double Room_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Studio Suite Double Room
Studio Suite Double Room_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Studio Suite Double Room

Studio Suite Double Room_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Studio Suite Double Room_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Studio Suite Double Room_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Bathroom in Studio Suite Double Room

In addition, you can also enjoy the L7 signature drip coffee as coffee machine are installed in the room.

L7 signature drip coffee in L7 Hotel
L7 signature drip coffee in L7 Hotel

Loasis Suite, which has the meaning “outdoor local oasis", features a bedroom and an outdoor terrace. A big bathtub is also available in Loasis Suite room whereby you can take a good bath to get rid of your tiredness after a long day.


Loasis Suite_L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Loasis Suite_L7 Hotel, Hongdae

For those who are staying with friends or family, you can enjoy the space in this room. Just like the Studio Suite Room, there is a coffee machine. The outdoor terrace is the place where you can feel relaxation and healing in the city center.

Outdoor terrace at Loasis Suite_L7 Hotel
Outdoor terrace at Loasis Suite_L7 Hotel

You can enjoy trendy dishes at the New York style dining - "Floating" that is located on the 21st floor. "Floating" restaurant offers the best view of Hongdae area and you can expect delicious homemade pizzas, pasta, and burgers from L7 Hotel's premium chefs.

Floating Restaurant in L7 Hotel Hongdae
View from Floating Restaurant @ L7 Hotel Hongdae

Floating Restaurant in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Floating Restaurant in L7 Hotel Hongdae

On the 22nd floor of L7 Hotel Hongdae, you can find a rooftop bar floating and rooftop swimming pool. There will be a full party event that includes performances by famous musicians on every Friday at 8pm from 6th July to 24th August 2018.

Rooftop Bar Floating in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Rooftop Bar Floating in L7 Hotel Hongdae

Rooftop Bar Floating in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Rooftop Swimming Pool in L7 Hotel Hongdae

Rooftop Bar Floating in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Rooftop Bar Floating in L7 Hotel Hongdae

Rooftop swimming pool at L7 Hotel Hongdae are available to hotel guests. However, if non-hotel guest wants to access to the rooftop swimming pool, you need to pay a separate admission fee of 20,000won per person. Please take note that you are not allowed to re-enter.

Rooftop Bar Floating Restaurant in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Food with the view of Rooftop Pool in L7 Hotel Hongdae

Rooftop Bar Floating Restaurant in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Rooftop Bar Floating Restaurant in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Rooftop Bar Floating Restaurant in L7 Hotel Hongdae



If you want to eat the food from Floating Restaurant near the Rooftop pool, you should rent the chair/bed.

Food Picture:
1. Shrimp Avocado Salad (19,000won)
2. New York Cheese Burger (15,000won)
3. Steak Omelette (23,000won)


For the convenience of hotel guests, a 24-hour coin laundry room is provided on the 5th floor, L7 Hotel Hongdae. Other than washing machines and dryers, there are detergent vending machine, iron, ironing board. If you walk further into the room, there is a rest area too.

Coin Laundry in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Coin Laundry in L7 Hotel Hongdae

Coin Laundry in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Coin Laundry in L7 Hotel Hongdae
Photo source: L7 Hotel Official Website
Photo source: L7 Hotel Official Website

For those who like working out during their stay in Korea, you can visit the gym on 5th floor of L7 Hotel, Hongdae.

Enjoy at L7 Hotel, Hongdae
Enjoy some drinks and relax at L7 Hotel, Hongdae
If you are looking for a comfortable hotel that offers many facilities, check out L7 Hotel in Hongdae! Great location, value for money and awesome facilities!

What can do you in Hongdae? Check out our recommendations for things to do in Hongdae.

<Information about L7 Hotel in Hongdae>

Directions: Take AREX all stop train to Hongik University Station > Get off at Exit 1 > walk approx. 2 mins.
Address: 141 Yanghwa-ro, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Check in time: 14:00 / Check Out time 12:00
Contact Number: 02-2289-1000
Website: http://www.lottehotel.com/l7/hongdae/en/intro.asp







Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 Restaurants Recommended by AREX

Getting ready to depart from Incheon Airport Terminal 2? Before you board a plane, you need to satisfy your appetite. Here are 3 restaurants in Incheon Airport Terminal 2 that you should visit before you check in your flight!

1. Shake Shack (쉐이크 쉑)

shake shack incheon airport T2
Shake Shack_Incheon Airport T2

Shake Shack is a popular burger restaurant from US. In the recent years, Shake Shack restaurants can be seen in Gangnam and Dongdaemun. This year, Shake Shack has started its operation in Incheon Airport Terminal 2. Shake Shack restaurant has branches in a few airport such as New York, Dubai, Kuwait City, Los Angeles, and Incheon Airport Terminal 2 is the 5th airport branch. It is located on B1 floor, near to AREX - Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Station.

shake shack incheon airport T2
shake shack incheon airport T2
shake shack incheon airport T2
Shake Shack Restaurant in Incheon Airport T2

Shake Shack Restaurant offers a big space where you can take a good rest and enjoy your burger meal before your flight. If you are a burger lover, don't miss out this delicious burger in Shake Shack!

shake shack incheon airport T2
Burger Set @ Shake Shack

< Information about Shake Shack >

Location : B1 Floor, Center of Transportation Center, Incheon Airport Terminal 2
Getting here : Take AREX to Incheon Airport T2 Station > Walk about 2 mins
Operating hours : 06:00-22:00 (Last order 21:30)


2. Korean Food Street (한식미담길)

Korean food street in incheon airport terminal 2
Korean food street in Incheon Airport T2
Korean Food Street serves many types of Korean traditional food such as "mung bean pancake", "hand made dumplings",  "jjampong - spicy seafood noodles" and many more, the famous food that you can found in Gwangjang Market, Seodaemun Market, Namdaemun market, etc. If you want to have one last Korean meal before departing Korea, this is the place you should go.

Korean food street in Incheon Airport T2
Korean food street in Incheon Airport T2 

Korean food street in Incheon Airport T2
Korean food street in Incheon Airport T2


< Information about Korean Food Street (
한식미담길) >

Location : B1 Floor, Center of Transportation Center, Incheon Airport Terminal 2
Getting here : Take AREX to Incheon Airport T2 Station > Walk about 2 mins
Operating hours : 07:00-22:00


3. Villa de Charlotte (카페 빌라 드 샬롯)


Villa de Charlotte cafe kiosk is located on the 5th floor, Incheon Airport T2 Observatory Deck. At the observatory deck, you can enjoy the view of aircrafts taking off and landings. Besides that, you can also take a rest at the lounge, check out public relations zones, VR experience, and many more.

villa de charlotte in incheon airport T2
Cafe Villa de Charlotte in Incheon Airport T2, 5th floor

Cafe Villa de Charlotte in Incheon Airport T2, 5th floor
Cafe Villa de Charlotte in Incheon Airport T2, 5th floor

Cafe Villa de Charlotte in Incheon Airport T2, 5th floor
Enjoy coffee from Cafe Villa de Charlotte at the observatory deck

5th floor observatory deck Incheon Airport T2
5th floor observatory deck in Incheon Airport T2
If you need a coffee break before your flight, AREX recommends you to head over to 5th floor where the observatory deck of Incheon Airport Terminal 2 is.

< Information about Cafe Villa de Charlotte >

Location : 5th Floor, Observatory deck of Incheon Airport Terminal 2
Getting here : Take AREX to Incheon Airport T2 Station > Walk 5th floor obervatory deck
Operating hours : 06:00-19:00



AREX Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Station
AREX Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Station



Seoulista - Craft Beer Restaurant near Seoullo 7017

Craft beer, which has a different taste than the standard beer is gaining a lot of attention in Korea lately. Drinking a glass of beer in a cozy craft beer restaurant can cool your body down and take away your tiredness, especially during the Summer.

Seoulista at Seoullo 7017
Seoulista at Seoullo 7017

Seoulista at Seoullo 7017
Seoulista at Seoullo 7017

Seoulista at Seoullo 7017
Seoulista at Seoullo 7017

If you have not tried craft beer in Korea, you can visit a popular craft beer restaurant named "Seoulista". Seoulista restaurant is connected to Seoullo 7017, which is near Seoul Station. Seoullo 7017, opened since May 2017, has became a popular attraction for people to take a walk, enjoy the flowers and trees, and relax.

Seoullo 7017 Night View
Seoullo 7017 Night View

Seoullo 7017 Night View
Seoullo 7017 Night View
Seoullo 7017 Night View

When you walk on Seoullo 7017 towards Hoehyeon station, you will see Seoulista restaurant. You can enjoy the beautiful night view at Seoullo 7017 as you walk towards Seoulista restaurant.

Seoulista is a restaurant consists of pub on the first floor, and bakery / cafe on the second floor. On the first floor, the pub is separated into 3 sections - beer, pizza and chicken. To make order for food and drinks, you can go to the counter.

Seoulista

Seoulista

Seoulista


Seoulista offers a special and cool interior in the restaurant. There are big and small tables in Seoulista, so this place is suitable for big or small groups, or it can be a nice dating place too. If you take a seat at the terrace, you can enjoy the view of Seoullo 7017 while drinking some beer with friends.

Seoulista interior
Seoulista interior

Seoulista interior
Terrace @ Seoulista

Seoulista serves about 30 types of beer including craft beer. You can also order pizza or chicken to go with beer. It is recommended that you try a big slice of pizza to enjoy together with some nice craft beer.

Seoulista food and beer
Seoulista: Pizza and beer
Seoulista Beer
Enjoy beer at Seoulista

Takeaway beer at Seoulista
Takeaway beer at Seoulista

▲Tips: It is possible to order beer takeout at Seoulista. Their craft beer will be filled in a can which you can bring it to Seoullo 7017 to enjoy the night view and drink the beer at the same time.



If you want to experience local pub near Seoullo 7017/Seoul Station, you can visit Seoulista for a glass of craft beer and some delicious pizza or chicken.

<Information about Seoulista>

Address : 19 Toegye-ro, Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul.
Directions : AREX Seoul Station, Exit 7. Walk approx. 5 mins.
Operating Hours : Weekdays 11:30 ~ 01:00 / Saturday 12:00 ~ 01:00 / Sunday 13:00 ~ 22:00