Is there parking at Hongdae (Hongik University Street)?

Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Hongdae (Hongik University Street)?

Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Hongdae (Hongik University Street) least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 63) and Saturday the busiest (average 99). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 10.

What time should I visit Hongdae (Hongik University Street) to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Hongdae (Hongik University Street) be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Hongdae (Hongik University Street)

Mapo-gu, Seoul · Experience

Hongdae (Hongik University Street): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 10; weekday average 70, weekend average 95; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Experience
Area: Mapo-gu, Seoul
Address: 20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Opening hours: Open all day (KST)
Phone: +82-2-334-7878

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Hongdae (Hongik University Street): least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			10/2871	2973	3085	3199
11/190	264	363	466	570	680	798
890	965	1062	1169	1270	1385	1498
1593	1662	1762	1867	1970	2082	2199
2294	2364	2464	2567

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday.
Quietest days	Tue, Nov 10 62 · Mon, Nov 16 62 · Tue, Nov 17 62
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 99 · Sat, Nov 7 98 · Sat, Nov 21 99
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 70 · weekends 95
Average by day of week	Mon 64 · Tue 63 · Wed 68 · Thu 71 · Fri 83 · Sat 99 · Sun 92 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Cheongbaekriui Jip, Oneureul Bichuda 청백리의 집, 오늘을 비추다 On now Sat, Sep 5 – Sat, Nov 7 · 14 km
Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 13 km
《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 8 km
2026 Namsan Yagan Teuraeking 「banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil」 2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」 On now Wed, Oct 21 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Hongdae (Hongik University Street)?: Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Hongdae (Hongik University Street)?: Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Hongdae (Hongik University Street) least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 63) and Saturday the busiest (average 99). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 10.
What time should I visit Hongdae (Hongik University Street) to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Hongdae (Hongik University Street) be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Hongdaegeotgosipeungeori 홍대걷고싶은거리 0.2 km · Street & village
Kokoneotbakseu 코코넛박스 0.2 km · Experience
Hongdaenantageukjang 홍대난타극장 0.3 km · Performance venue
Seoul Indiseupeiseu 서울 인디스페이스 0.3 km · Cultural attraction
Weseuteubeuritji Raibeuhol 웨스트브릿지 라이브홀 0.3 km · Performance venue
Hongikmunhwagongwon 홍익문화공원 0.3 km · City park
Wollireul Chajara Cheheomgwan 월리를 찾아라 체험관 0.3 km · Museum & gallery
Real Escape Challenge 0.4 km · Experience

→ More quiet spots in Mapo-gu, Seoul

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).