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Cheongnyangni Station: Housing Guide for Students Near Kyung Hee University & HUFS

Cheongnyangni Station: Housing Guide for Students Near Kyung Hee University & HUFS

Cheongnyangni Station (청량리역) is one of Seoul's major transport hubs, and for students at Kyung Hee University or HUFS, it's a strong housing option — especially if you travel frequently or want maximum connectivity. Just one or two stops from both campuses, it offers modern infrastructure, affordable housing, and some of the best train and airport access in eastern Seoul.

Where Is Cheongnyangni Station?

Cheongnyangni Station sits in Dongdaemun-gu, one stop from Hoegi Station on Line 1. It's one of the most connected stations in Seoul — served by Line 1, the Gyeongchun Line, the Suin-Bundang Line, KTX, and ITX — and has recently undergone major redevelopment, with new shopping facilities and improved infrastructure making it feel noticeably more urban than the quieter streets around Hoegi.

Getting to Campus from Cheongnyangni

To Kyung Hee University (KHU)

Destination🚌 Bus🚇 Subway🚗 Car🚶 Walk🚲 Bike
KHU Main Gate~21 min (bus 201 from Hyundai Core)~5 min to Hoegi, then bus~9 min~34 min~9 min

To Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)

Destination🚌 Bus🚗 Car🚶 Walk🚲 Bike
HUFS Campus~22 min (120, 147, 261, 1222 + 8min walk)~10 min~42 min~11 min

Getting Around Seoul from Cheongnyangni

DestinationTravel timeRoute
Dongdaemun (동대문)~8 minLine 1
Jongno / City Hall~18 minLine 1
Myeongdong (명동)~22 minLine 1 → Line 4
Gangnam (강남)~35 minSuin-Bundang Line
Incheon Airport~60–80 minAirport bus (direct) or Line 1 → AREX
Other regions (Busan, Gangwon etc.)VariesKTX / ITX from Cheongnyangni
💡 Airport access is a standout here. Direct airport buses to both Incheon and Gimpo depart from Cheongnyangni — no subway transfers needed. For students flying frequently, this alone can make Cheongnyangni worth the slightly longer campus commute.

What's It Like to Live Near Cheongnyangni?

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Strengths
  • 🚇 Best transport connectivity in the area — Line 1, KTX, ITX, Suin-Bundang Line
  • ✈️ Direct airport buses to Incheon and Gimpo
  • 🛍️ Lotte Department Store, Enter-6 Mall, Cheongnyangni Market all nearby
  • 💸 Affordable housing despite modern infrastructure
  • 🏙️ Recently redeveloped — newer buildings and cleaner streets
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Things to Know
  • 🏫 Further from KHU and HUFS than Hoegi — campus commute is longer
  • 🚦 Busier and more urban than Hoegi — more foot traffic, less quiet
  • 🌐 Less student-focused atmosphere than areas closer to campus

Shopping & Daily Life

Cheongnyangni has the most developed commercial infrastructure of any area near KHU or HUFS. Lotte Department Store, Enter-6 Shopping Mall, and Cheongnyangni Traditional Market are all within walking distance — making it easy to handle everything from groceries to larger purchases without traveling elsewhere.

Atmosphere

Compared to Hoegi, Cheongnyangni feels noticeably more urban — busier streets, more foot traffic, and a less distinctly student-oriented vibe. It's a good fit for students who want to feel like they're in the city rather than a campus bubble, or who commute frequently and want a transportation-first base.

Cheongnyangni Housing Price

Despite its excellent connectivity and newer infrastructure, Cheongnyangni remains affordable relative to more central Seoul districts.

Room typeDepositMonthly rent
One-room (원룸)₩3–10 mil₩400,000 – ₩700,000

※ Approximate figures based on 2025 market. Actual rent varies by floor, building age, and deposit amount.

If you prioritize transport links, airport access, and modern amenities over being a short walk from campus, Cheongnyangni is one of the better-value options in eastern Seoul. For students at KHU or HUFS who travel often — or who simply want to live somewhere more urban — it's a strong alternative to Hoegi.

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