# Hongdae escape room café with a Hansel and Gretel theme: Cube Escape - By Seorin (https://superchart.com/en/@evening-waypoints/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Things to do › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary service from Cube Escape Hongdae Branch. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/index.md) ## In short Cube Escape Hongdae Branch is an escape room café a short walk from Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. The writer booked the Hansel and Gretel theme with his girlfriend and worked through the locks and devices inside a room built like a witch's cottage in a fairy tale, using a hint on one complicated math puzzle. With no horror elements at all, the Hansel and Gretel theme still delivered tension and immersion, making it an unusual indoor date in Hongdae. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00–23:45 - **Location**: 4th floor, Mugwang Building, 15 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Reservation**: Hansel and Gretel theme booked through the official website *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* The weather's been so up and down lately, and my girlfriend and I wanted to find something indoors to work our brains a bit, so we headed to Hongdae. Nothing beats a Hongdae escape room for a different kind of date, and after searching around I found Cube Escape Hongdae Branch, which had really good reviews. ![Visiting the Cube Escape Hongdae Branch escape room](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-01-r9z8g-1200.webp) ## Where is Cube Escape Hongdae Branch? Close to Hongik University Station It's really close to Hongik University Station, so it was super easy to find. The hours run from 11am to 11:45pm, which was perfect for us! ![Cube Escape Hongdae Branch near Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-02-16wje-900.webp) Walking up to the 4th floor of the building, that classic escape room feeling hit right at the entrance and my heart started racing. ![Cube Escape Hongdae Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-03-9l8xt-m-900.webp) ![Atmosphere at the escape room café entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-04-mq5pb-900.webp) ![Inside the Cube Escape store](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-05-zn4gk-900.webp) ![Props inside the escape room café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-06-1ojol-900.webp) ![Entrance to Cube Escape Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-07-in4gg-900.webp) The walls were covered with autographs from celebrities who'd visited. Inside, there were lots of spooky, eerie props that really boosted the immersion haha. ![Visitor autographs on the store wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-08-1qrpu-m-900.webp) ![Eerie props inside the escape room café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-09-hzong-900.webp) ![Decor inside the Cube Escape store](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-10-17boy-900.webp) ![Scary props at the escape room café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-11-wsboy-900.webp) ![Interior space at Cube Escape](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-12-12078-900.webp) ![Waiting area atmosphere at the escape room café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-13-z9cl6-900.webp) ## Getting ready to enter the Hansel and Gretel theme We'd booked the Hansel and Gretel theme through the official website. Following the staff's instructions, we scanned a QR code with our phones and went in. ![Entry guide for the Hansel and Gretel theme](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-14-f5wso-900.webp) After reading the usage guide and precautions, we found comfy slippers and even chargers waiting for us — such a thoughtful touch haha. ![Usage instructions and precautions for the escape room](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-15-8d38f-900.webp) ![Slippers and chargers provided by the escape room café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-16-1ayb1-900.webp) We locked up our phones and watches in the lockers and were ready to go! Hearing there was a prize for escaping with no hints, I felt a little greed creeping in haha. ![Lockers before entering the escape room](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-17-im57e-900.webp) ![Notice about the no-hint escape prize](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-18-14vwl-900.webp) ## Inside the room: a witch's cottage from the fairy tale We closed our eyes and were led into the room, and the atmosphere blew me away! It felt like we were trapped in the witch's cottage from the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale. ![Inside the Hansel and Gretel theme](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-19-1psvb-m-900.webp) ![Theme space styled like a witch's cottage](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-20-gpzvb-900.webp) I don't know why, but the moment I step into a room like this, chills run down my spine and I get so tense haha. It definitely felt like one of the better-decorated escape room cafés in Hongdae. ![Hansel and Gretel escape room interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-21-1g319-900.webp) ## The math puzzle that made us use a hint There was no horror element in this theme, but it still had plenty of that signature tension. The balance of locks and devices was just right, so solving each one felt satisfying. ![Locks and devices inside the theme](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-22-d3ra7-900.webp) There were barely any forced or illogical puzzles, and everything flowed with the story. Time flew by and we were completely immersed. Partway through, one really complicated math problem popped up, and honestly, since both of us are humanities majors, we just couldn't figure out the answer haha. We ended up using a hint and moved past it, but aside from that everything went smoothly. Every time a lock clicked open, it gave such a thrilling rush. ![After completing the Hansel and Gretel escape room experience](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape-23-37p6q-900.webp) ## Is the Hansel and Gretel theme worth it for couples and friends? In the end, I had a really fun time haha. As someone who loves escape rooms, I was impressed by the clever devices while solving the puzzles 👍 The fairy tale atmosphere means even beginners could enjoy it fully 👍 If you get stuck, you can use hints, so I'd recommend not agonizing too long and getting a bit of help along the way! It's great for couples looking for a unique date, and perfect for friends to team up together. If you're tired of the usual Hongdae date of eating and going to a café and want something a bit different, an escape room is a solid choice. It's especially fun with friends, and going as a couple to test each other's problem-solving skills is fun too haha (we almost got into a fight over it though ^^). We already want to try another theme next time — we walked out saying, 'We cleared this one, so should we try a harder difficulty next?' 😂 If you're looking for a unique date or indoor activity in Hongdae, I'd recommend giving Cube Escape a try! ## Where it is - Cube Escape Hongdae Branch (큐브이스케이프 홍대점) - 4th floor, Mugwang Building, 15 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로16길 15 무광빌딩 4층 - 37.5534368, 126.9206197 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%81%90%EB%B8%8C%EC%9D%B4%EC%8A%A4%EC%BC%80%EC%9D%B4%ED%94%84%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5534368,126.9206197,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@evening-waypoints/hongdae-hansel-gretel-cube-escape/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt