Live music, street performers, clubs and a direct train to the airport.
Hongik Univ. station is the gateway to Hongdae, Seoul's youth culture district around Hongik University, an art and design school. Expect street performers, indie music venues, clubs, vintage shops and late nights.
It is also the most practical Line 2 stop for arriving visitors: the AREX airport railroad stops here, so you can ride straight from Incheon Airport.
Which exit to take
- Exit9Hongdae main streets & buskingStreet performers gather in the evenings, especially at weekends.
- Exit3Gyeongui Line Forest Park & Yeonnam-dongA linear park on an old railway line, lined with cafés and restaurants.
- Exit9Hongdae clubs and live music venuesMost venues are on the side streets towards the university.
- Exit9Hongik Children's Park (Free Market)Artists and makers sell crafts here on weekend afternoons in the warmer months.
Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.
Food nearby
Cheap Korean barbecue, fried chicken and all-night places on the main streets; better cafés and restaurants in Yeonnam-dong behind exit 3.
Good to know
- AREX and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line also stop here.
- Weekend nights are loud; ask for a room away from the street.
Travel times on Line 2
| To | Time | Which platform |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | ~10 min | inner loop, towards Sinchon |
| Myeongdong | ~12 min | inner loop, towards Sinchon |
| DDP / Dongdaemun | ~18 min | inner loop, towards Sinchon |
| Seongsu | ~30 min | inner loop, towards Sinchon |
| Jamsil / Lotte World | ~40 min | inner loop, towards Sinchon |
| Gangnam | ~34 min | outer loop, towards Hapjeong |
Approximate, at about two minutes per stop. Add a few minutes for waiting and transfers.