Name: Cocoa Guesthouse
Address: 19 9 Wausan Ro 17 Gil Mapo Gu, Seoul, 00000, KR

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Miu

Too noisy

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Yue

The property: very clean including shared bathroom and shower. There is a smell like other reviewers mentioned but it's subtle.

Location: convenient but also very noisy. Music lasted basically all night (with earplugs it's acceptable).

Check-in: I wish they send instructions earlier so I don't have to stand in front of the entrance and send passport info, but they respond quickly.

Summary: I still think it's a great option for a short stay, especially for the price.

Self

4/10

Poor

09 Feb 2026

Teodoro

Room was musty and mold was growing in the shower mirror. The noise can’t be helped, so it’s not a problem but just something to expect when staying here

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Maira

Staff was very friendly, made the check-in easy and frequently saw them present cleaning. The area itself was very tidy and organized, our room was very clean upon arrival. I saw a review about the area veing loud, but it wasnt actually vad at all; especially taking into consideration that everything is walking distance and there are several amazing food ans nightlife options. There are 2 train stations, one 10 minutes away and the other 15 making transportation very easy.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Kuman

Simple hotela with clean rooms

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2025

James

Just a place to sleep and store your belongings

If you’re thinking about coming to the Hongdae area to venture, shop and just be outside most of the day this isn’t a bad choice.

It’s difficult to communicate to the people running the guest house as they don’t respond right away. There was a time where I had to hurry back to the guest house and they had changed the pass code( as they do every Monday) but I wasn’t informed about it and I had 2 more days left in my stay. I only got the notification hours later for the new password. I’ve bumped into other occupants that were stuck outside for an unknown amount of time because they too didn’t receive check-in information on time.

Check-in and out process was by yourself, you really just come and go when it’s your time and don’t notify anyone. Space was quite cramped, it can get loud at night since night clubs are right outside but are only a problem on Friday and Saturday nights.

It’s not luxurious and it really is just a place to sleep. So if you’re looking for something very comfortable with many amenities and services dont come here. If you just need a place to stay while you explore Seoul and you can live without the bells, whistles and space then this isn’t a bad choice.

There is also 3 full flights of stairs before you get to the front door so be warned.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Jinah

Its location is center of Hongdae , lots of variety restaurants and things to do. Safe to walk around the area and come back to the property easily even late night. Great place to meet young people and explore Seoul.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2025

Darina

A few things to point out. We thought we had booked an en-suite with our private room. It was a shower- no toilet, still had to use the communal toilet. The accommodation only had hand towels, no full body towels- I appreciate this is a cultural thing but there was no option given to guests. Yes the streets around the building are noisy- didn’t bother us as much as we were up really early and gone for 15 hours most days and would pass out after the day. There is no elevator so be prepared to carry your bag up a few flights. Room was very small. We didn’t meet any staff members while we were there- a bit odd? Our communication was through what’s app. The booking has guest house- I thought it was like a bed and breakfast but in actual fact it’s a hostel.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2025

Phillip

This guesthouse is located in the middle of several nightclubs that blasted music until 5am. This was not mentioned in the property description and the room was not soundproofed! We booked for three nights but had no choice but to find other accommodation after a sleepless night. Unless you are into clubbing and plan to go to bed at 5am this is not the place for you! The beds are also rock hard!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2025

Gregory

This was one of the worst experiences I’ve had at a hostel. When I walked in, the attendant looked me up and down with clear disdain, then immediately berated me to “be quiet” — before I had even said a single word. Apparently, there was a “very important guest” staying there, and regular paying customers like me were treated like a nuisance. It was an incredibly rude and unprofessional way to welcome someone. I will never stay here again, and I strongly advise others to avoid it too.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2025

Madison

Don’t stay here unless you are fine with music blasting 24/7 and dogs barking all night. I ended up leaving early and only staying 1 out of 3 nights. The bar(?) underneath the hostel has loud music going nonstop (no joke, it did not turn off or quieter at all) and it is located right beside a dog cafe where the dogs are barking constantly. And the bed was hard as a rock. I’m not sure if it is different on weekdays, but in the morning, there was an abundance of trash and throw up on the streets. The only positive aspect of this place was the gentleman at the front desk who was very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2025

Brianna

Property itself is safe and clean, but staff isn't there much and the area around it is very noisy as it is all bars and party establishments.

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2024

Jongmo

Loud sound of music from the restaurant around of this guesthouse makes people crazy all night long.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Andrew

Very convenient. Can get a little loud at night and no elevator but would definitely recommend

Leisure

4/10

Poor

25 May 2024

Zhenyi

Super loud at night, but for the price what can you expect. Have to be a heavy sleeper, and it’ll be perfect if you want to party every night

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

20 May 2024

William

Terrible beds and loud music all night

The \"beds\" were more like boards and were incredibly uncomfortable. Destroyed my back. Plus, its in the nightclub district so there was loud dance music playing until 4am. Probably the worst hostel I've stayed at.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2024

Jose

Had a great experience! Will totally recommend it.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2023

HO YAN

Breakfast is too simple, the twin room needs share the bathroom and toilet. The number of toilets won’t be enough to serve the guests when they are full house.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Cai Hao, Lionel

Very convenient location to all the clubs in Hongdae

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2023

Vinicius

This property is located on the Party area noisy if you don't mind.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2023

John

Room as small as a closet but very affordable and walking distance to everywhere.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2023

Marshall

Amazing Stay

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Jay

You can tell the owner Alex cares about this place. Taking every precaution to make sure everything is neat and tidy. Excellent spot overall. Cozy room, more than enough amenities around. Alex even showed me around the property and explained how things go in such a short amount of time. Would definitely comeback the next time I'm in Seoul. That is how a guesthouse should be run, period.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

Marcel

Excellent location, cute atmosphere, and very helpful staff!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Excellent Service

The owner treat customers like friend and have excellent English

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2022

Katlyn

Our stay at Cocoa was excellent. The host showed us around and explained everything as soon as we showed up! The room was clean and really cute! Exactly what we wanted and needed!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2020

Muhammad Sollehin

nice stay

Very nice stay! Love the atmosphere!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly stuff, secured. Amenities can be cleaner.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Staff very nice. We arrived late at the night almost 1:30am. He still wait for us to check in.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

EUNHEE

젊음의 거리답게 볼게 많음. 너무 피곤해 급하게 창문 닫고 자는라 바깥 창문을 하나 안 닫아 새벽 1시,2시,3시,4시,5시,6시 계속 클럽음악을 듣고 깊이는 못잠. 6시에 드디어 음악 꺼지고 조용한 아침맞이. 술마시고 언제든 숙소와서 잘 수 있는 편안한 위치. 조금 피곤했었는데, 뜨겁고 강하고 시원하게 나오는 물로 샤워후 완전 상태 좋아짐. 무료로 제공되는 빵에 잼 발라 오렌지쥬스와 커피로 간단하게 아침식사. 11시 체크아웃이라 2시간 정도 아침거리 산책. 주차장 4대 정도 할 공간이였음. 여기는 홍대, 젊음의 거리. 당연히 시끄러워 활기찬 곳. 조용한 곳을 찾는다면 여기는 피해야함. 우린 아주 좋았음. 아쉬운건, 사진에 보는 통유리창 베란다에서 아침식사할 생각이였는데, 부엌만 있고 사진에 보이는 모서리 통유리창 베란다는 끝내 어딨는지 모르고 나옴. 숙소는 3,4층. 새벽에 간간히 들어와 문 닫히는 소리가 났지만, 조용한 숙소임.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Michael

For the price, my tiny room was not a surprise, nor were the shared toilets and shower rooms. However, what made my one night a terrible experience was Cocoa Guesthouse's proximity to thunderous nightclubs. I was exhausted after a long day in the sun at the Seoul Jazz Festival and collapsed into bed around 1am. I was rudely awoken at 5:30 by pumping EDM coming from the Sabotage night club a few doors down. When I went out at 6am to see why the music was so loud, I was shocked to find throngs of party-goers in the street plus many people simply passed out on the sides of the road. I know that Hongik University is a popular part spot, but I did not expect that I would be expected to be up before six. Does Cocoa Guesthouse expect its guests to get drunk enough to sleep through this noise? I was not impressed.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Ji Yoon

홍대 신촌 접근성이 좋고 교통이 편리함. 친구들과 여해에 적합한 숙소

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

해원

직원이 친절하고, 시설이 나쁘지 않았습니다.
주변이 클럽거리라 밤에도 시끄러운 경향이 있지만, 수면에 큰 영향은 끼치지 않았어요.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

MIYUKI

Kind receptionist. Very near to the Hongdae main street.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

HIDEYUKI

夜も外にたくさんの人が出ていて，賑やかで活気あるエリアでした．外は寒い日でしたが，部屋は床暖房で館内は暖かく，快適でした．

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

SONA

とても快適に過ごせました！

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

YUKIHIDE

ドアが

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

23 Nov 2025

DONG JUN

공용화장실, 욕실 맞은 편에 있는 객실을 배정받아서 너무 불편했어요. 5~10분 간격으로 계속 사람들이 드나들면서 문소리, 물소리에 잠을 잘 수가 없었어요. 아침에도 그 소리에 깼네요. 너무 불만족스러운 경험잉었어요.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

민하

청결하고
친구들이나 가족들과 대화하면서 놀기 좋은 곳 이었어요

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Harue

It’s a convenience hotel from shop.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Candelaria Jazmin

Excelente.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2025

MEIDAN

是背包客不錯的選擇

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

27 May 2025

Jeong yun

들어가자마자 침구에서 나는 냄새가 좀 힘들었어요 ㅜㅜ

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

Kang

특이한 한옥형이라 마음에 듭니다

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

09 Dec 2024

Woo Sun

N.O.T. recommanded.

Very very noisy and this is the worst evenif U like rock&roll.
Not firendly to costomer. U r just a coins to the owner not guest. If there is only room here nearby Hongdae, I will take a free & calm sleep in park which is from this 3 min. by walk. Toilet of common is dirty. Oh my god~ is it really an acommodation ?

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Nov 2024

ONO

絶対にやめといた方がいい。
ホテルの前がクラブで夜は寝れない。部屋には耳栓が置いてあり付けて寝てくださいと書いてました。部屋の中は生ゴミの臭いがします。3泊しましたが1日目から違うホテルに変えたいくらいでした。もう絶対に泊まりません。

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

22 Oct 2024

Ichika

クラブが近くにあるため騒音がすごいです。

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

02 Oct 2024

Haruka

目の前のナイトクラブがうるさく、一睡もできなかった。

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Party

It’s in the middle of the busiest area of Hongdae. For just one or two nights to pass out after you get wasted then it’s perfect.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2024

Jin

差评！！！实际宿舍和网上图片根本不符，定的是3人房，图片上有一个单人床，和一张上下铺，还有一个阳台，实际有两张单人床，和一个很小的窗户，根本没有阳台，房间特别小，跟客服反映情况也不提供解决办法，只是道歉就结束了，后来打电话也不接了，而且整栋楼没有电梯，要自己搬行李到4楼，楼梯也很窄，提供的早餐实际就是在公共厨房里放两大包早餐面包和草莓酱，冰箱里有果汁自己拿，也没有单独的卫生间，总之很失望。
악평!!!실제 숙소는 인터넷 사진과 전혀 다르게 3인실을 예약했습니다.사진에는 싱글침대가 하나 있고 위아래 침대가 하나 있고 베란다도 하나 있습니다.실제 2개의 싱글침대와 아주 작은 창문이 하나 있고 베란다는 전혀 없습니다. 방은 매우 작습니다.고객센터와 상황을 보고도 해결방법을 제시하지 않고 사과만 하고 끝내버렸습니다.그리고 나중에 전화해도 받지 않았습니다.그리고 건물 전체에 엘리베이터가 없어서 4층까지 짐을 옮겨야 합니다.계단도 좁습니다.실제 아침식사는 공공주방에 모닝빵과 딸기잼을 두봉지를 넣어두고,냉장고에 주스를 혼자 들고 화장실을 따로 가지고 있지 않아서,어 어쨌든 실망했습니다.

Leisure Friends