# Hongdae escape room café in Seoul: Hansel and Gretel at Cube Escape

- By Neuru (https://superchart.com/en/@cafes-and-detours/)
- Written Aug 17, 2026
- Local places › Things to do › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit experience from the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafes-and-detours/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/
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## In short

Cube Escape Hongdae Branch is an escape room café an 8-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. In the fairy-tale adventure theme Hansel and Gretel (difficulty 4), we used 3 hints and escaped with 5 minutes left on the clock, earning an oatmeal cookie as the prize. Hansel and Gretel is not scary at all, making it a good entry-level theme for first-timers and easily spooked players.

## Good to know

- **Location**: About an 8-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station
- **Hours**: Mon-Thu 11:00-23:45 / Fri-Sat 10:00-00:05 / Sun 10:00-23:45, open year-round
- **Parking**: No on-site parking; Gyeongnam 1 street public parking lot 250 won per 5 minutes / Hapjeong 2 public parking lot and Hapjeong street public parking lot 6,000 won per 60 minutes
- **Themes**: Secret of the Pyramid (difficulty 3, adventure), Hansel and Gretel (difficulty 4, fairy-tale adventure), Towering (difficulty 4, disaster), Organ Trafficking (difficulty 5, thriller, no under-19s)
- **Escape prizes**: No hints: polaroid + discount coupon + yakgwa (Korean honey cookie) / 1 hint: discount coupon + yakgwa / 2 hints: yakgwa / 3 or more hints: oatmeal cookie
- **Amenities**: Slippers, separate men's and women's restrooms, lockers, photo zone, water dispenser, waiting area
- **Price reference**: ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Aug 17, 2026*

I went out to enjoy some things to do in Hongdae today — the crowds were huge whether it was a weekday or weekend, it really gave me energy haha.

This time I went to a Hongdae escape room café. Among the many escape rooms around, I visited Cube Escape Hongdae Branch. Let's get right into the difficulty, price, and hint count.

![Cube Escape Hongdae Branch, a Hongdae escape room café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-01-1bfql-1200.webp)
*Hongdae date course*

## Cube Escape Hongdae Branch hours and location

Cube Escape Hongdae Branch is about an 8-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station. Hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00-23:45, Friday-Saturday 10:00-00:05, and Sunday 10:00-23:45, open year-round.

### Parking near Cube Escape Hongdae Branch and on-site amenities

Cube Escape Hongdae Branch has no on-site parking. Nearby public parking lots include Gyeongnam 1 street public parking lot at ₩250 per 5 minutes, Hapjeong 2 public parking lot at ₩6,000 per 60 minutes, and Hapjeong street public parking lot at ₩6,000 per 60 minutes.

## What themes does Cube Escape Hongdae Branch have, and how hard are they?

- Secret of the Pyramid — difficulty ★★★, adventure
- Hansel and Gretel — difficulty ★★★★, fairy-tale adventure
- Towering — difficulty ★★★★, disaster
- Organ Trafficking — difficulty ★★★★★, thriller / 19+ only

## How to walk from Hongik University Station to Cube Escape Hongdae Branch

![Walking route from Hongik University Station to Cube Escape](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-02-zso2l-966.webp)
*Hongdae escape room theme recommendation*

![Street in Hongdae leading toward the escape room café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-03-16mcm-966.webp)

![Surroundings along the way to Cube Escape Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-04-srzcb-966.webp)

![Building entrance of Cube Escape Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-05-134dy-966.webp)

I walked over from Hongik University Station, and since it had been a while since I'd been to Hongdae, I looked around a bit as I walked and got there before I knew it. Since the route itself is a hotspot, it seems like a great idea to enjoy some other Hongdae attractions first, or grab a good meal after the escape room.

## Inside Cube Escape Hongdae Branch: waiting area and photo zone

![Interior entrance of Cube Escape Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-06-mdeu1-966.webp)

![Slippers placed at the escape room café entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-07-7lj6w-966.webp)

As soon as I arrived I already felt excited. It felt like a unique Hongdae date spot, exciting but also giving me the resolve that I had to escape haha. Right when you walk in, you can comfortably change into slippers. Not required, though.

![Waiting area at Cube Escape Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-08-4vggp-966.webp)

![Interior with guests waiting for their escape room session](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-09-1t6f1-m-966.webp)

It really was crowded, probably because it's Hongdae. Plenty of people had already started their escape rooms right after arriving, and there were also a lot of people waiting inside. With so much waiting space, it seems convenient for people who arrive early.

![Theme information display at Cube Escape Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-10-1bkrg-966.webp)
*Hongdae Cube Escape theme recommendation*

![Lockers and photo zone at the escape room café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-11-jomim-966.webp)

![Water dispenser and other amenities inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-12-rao2y-966.webp)

Cube Escape Hongdae Branch had separate restrooms for men and women, along with lockers and a spot for photos. There was also a water dispenser, so you could get a nice cold drink of water.

![Theme explanation notebook on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-13-ppmeb-m-966.webp)

![Sign explaining escape success prizes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-14-1wby7-m-966.webp)

## Escape prizes at Cube Escape Hongdae Branch by number of hints used

While looking around, I sat down at a seat too — once you sit, there's basically a notebook with Cube Escape Hongdae's themes and explanations. As for prizes for a successful escape,

- No hints: polaroid + discount coupon + yakgwa (Korean cookie)
- 1 hint: discount coupon + yakgwa
- 2 hints: yakgwa
- 3+ hints: oatmeal cookie

![Space for the pre-entry minigame](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-15-xjktf-966.webp)
*Hongdae escape room café recommendation*

Before entering, there's one more game unique to Cube Escape — a little warm-up minigame to get your brain a bit more alert before the pressure kicks in. If you play it, you get one extra precious hint.

![Playing the Cube Escape minigame](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-16-88g0m-966.webp)

![Warm-up game before entering the escape room](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-17-qhc1r-966.webp)

![Entrance to a theme room at Cube Escape Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-18-e56cg-966.webp)

![Poster with escape room theme information](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-19-maysm-966.webp)

![Theme room space at Cube Escape Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-20-1m195-m-966.webp)

I had already booked Hansel and Gretel, so somehow all the other themes started looking more tempting haha. I kept wanting to try something harder, but because of the time limit I got so anxious that stuff I actually knew ended up being wrong — the magic of panic, ugh.

## How hard is the Hansel and Gretel theme?

![Difficulty information for the Hansel and Gretel theme](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-21-dx0et-966.webp)
*Hongdae escape room difficulty*

![Entrance to the Hansel and Gretel theme](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-22-1q4mq-966.webp)

As an escape room theme recommendation, Hansel and Gretel felt like something even beginners could figure out fairly easily. You'll definitely still need hints, of course...! But since it's not a scary theme, even kids and sensitive players should be able to enjoy it without much trouble. This time my friend solved most of it, which made me a little sad. I acted like I knew what was going on but was wrong every time, so it was a bit embarrassing. Still, we escaped successfully. It was all thanks to my friend, so I also felt kind of sorry, haha.

![Playing through the Cube Escape Hansel and Gretel theme](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-23-phtgv-m-966.webp)
*Cube Escape walkthrough*

Next time I want to try a theme a bit harder than Hansel and Gretel. If I had to give a Cube Escape theme recommendation, the scarier ones tend to feel a bit more difficult! Add in the tension and it feels even tougher. I'd recommend going even just a little harder — if full difficulty isn't for you but you want a bit more challenge, something a step up from Hansel and Gretel would be the pick.

![Proof of a successful escape from Hansel and Gretel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel/hongdae-cube-escape-hansel-gretel-24-vhhc3-966.webp)
*Cube Escape success*

I was just glad we escaped successfully. Honestly, we got out 5 minutes before the game ended, so it felt like a total buzzer-beater, but it didn't feel like a hard-fought escape. After escaping, we'd used about 3 hints and received an oatmeal cookie, and that was it.

## Where it is

- Cube Escape Hongdae Branch (경남1 노상 공영 주차장)
- 418 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 서교동 418
- 37.5546547, 126.9198679
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B2%BD%EB%82%A81%20%EB%85%B8%EC%83%81%20%EA%B3%B5%EC%98%81%20%EC%A3%BC%EC%B0%A8%EC%9E%A5/@37.5546547,126.9198679,17z

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